SPRING UPDATE FROM POP
Big Season Ahead — Let’s Ride 
Spring is loading… and we’ve got a lot in motion.
POP YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Sign-ups go live March 15
Registration is open to current members, so now is a great time to make sure your membership is up to date.
Mark your calendar — spots fill fast.
NEW THIS YEAR: FLEXIBLE SPRING FORMAT
In the spirit of evolving to meet our community’s needs, we’re shifting to:
One day per week for 5 weeks
Why the change?
Because spring calendars are… a lot.
This new format allows:
Busy families to fit mountain biking into packed schedules SUPER stoked riders to sign up for multiple days per week More flexibility without sacrificing skill progression
More riding. Less calendar stress. #Freedom
SUMMER CAMPS ARE HERE
When school’s out, we level up.
Pend Oreille Pedalers Summer Camps are immersive, skill-building experiences designed to help young riders grow their confidence, develop strong trail skills, and spend serious time on the bike. Camps blend focused instruction, fun trail riding, and POP’s signature supportive coaching style.
Whether your rider is building fundamentals or ready to step into gravity riding, we’ve got a lane for them.
POP Summer Camp (Ages/Levels: [add if desired])
Week 1: June 15–19
Week 2: June 22–26
Perfect for riders looking to build skills, confidence, and trail mileage in a fun, progression-focused environment.
What to expect:
Skills + trail ride balance Small groups with experienced coaches Confidence and trail awareness focus Big fun, low pressure
Gravity Camp — Level 1
Dates: June 29–July 2
Ready to introduce your rider to the world of gravity riding? Level 1 focuses on bike handling, body position, braking control, and smart downhill decision-making in a structured, supportive environment.
Best for: Riders that have graduated from POP programming and are ready to level up. Please note, yes it is called Gravity Camp, but there will be climbing. Like your boy Coolio said, "got, gotta get up to get down".
Gravity Camp — Level 2
Dates: July 6–9
For riders who are comfortable on downhill terrain and ready to progress. Level 2 builds on foundational gravity skills with more advanced terrain, speed management, and technical features.
Best for: Experienced riders ready to take the next step. Please note, yes it is called Gravity Camp, but there will be climbing. Like your boy Coolio said, "got, gotta get up to get down".
More dirt. More confidence. More summer stoke.
TRAIL WORK: THE BASIN GLOW-UP
This season’s trail focus is long-overdue maintenance across the Basin to improve:
• Overall flow
• Usability
• Rider safety
• Long-term sustainability
We heard you loud and clear — taking care of what we already have matters.
And we couldn’t agree more.
Goal for 2026: Keep the system riding smooth Keep it looking mint Keep it sustainable for the long haul
WHAT’S NEW ON TRAIL
While maintenance is the headline, we’re also:
Putting the finishing touches on Into the Void Opening up some fresh fun in the Basin Tackling high-country clearing to restore access to the hundreds of miles of singletrack across the Idaho Panhandle National Forest
Big access energy. 
VOLUNTEER DIG DAYS
Come get your hands dirty with us:
Spring Cleaning
April 4 — Mineral Point
April 11 — Hayes Gulch
April 18 — Pine Street Woods
April 25 — Schweitzer Basin
May 2 — Panhandle Bike Ranch (riding will be weather dependent)FALL RESET — October Projects
October 3 — Schweitzer Basin
October 10 — Pine Street Woods
October 17 — Hayes Gulch
All skill levels welcome Tools, stoke, and high-fives provided Bring gloves, water, and your trail-loving friends
And of course our weekly Thursday night digs in the basin meeting at 5:30pm at the Schweitzer red barn.
MAY = COMMUTER CUP TIME
May welcomes the Second Annual Commuter Cup!
Defending Champs: The Alpine Shop 2025 stat to beat: 100% employee participation
Last year’s rules:
• Bike, walk, or use alternate transportation to work
OR
• Log 30+ minutes of activity at lunch (for those living outside city limits)
So the question is…
Can anyone catch them this year? 
Stay tuned — sign-ups and details coming soon.
Monthly Meetups: Come Hang with POP! 
Want to know what’s happening behind the scenes at POP? Got ideas, questions, or just want to connect with fellow trail lovers? Join us for our monthly meetings, where we talk trails, programs, and where we’re headed as an organization.
When: 2nd Wednesday of every month Where: April–October: Matchwood Brewing. November–March: MickDuff’s Beer Hall
These gatherings are open to all—members, volunteers, newcomers, and long-time dirtbags alike. We’re here to listen, share updates, and shape the future of cycling and trails in our community together.
Can’t make it in person? No worries—shoot your questions, ideas, or thoughts to 
director@pendoreillepedalers.org anytime. We want your voice in the mix.
Let’s build something great—see you there!
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5-year Strategic Plan
Over the winter the POP board of director and executive director convened to develop a 5-year strategic plan for the organization. The purpose of the plan is to lay out the club's goals and objectives and strategies for achieving them, while also exploring the risks, means of assessment, and succession plan so the organization can remain strong in the face of foreseen and unforeseen challenges.
Have a look at our strategic plan here.
2025 Youth Programs
Registration for all of POP's 2025 youth programs will open on April 1st. This year, we will be offering two 3 week Spring clinics to get ready for a summer full of riding. We'll have 4 weeks of summer camps this year. Parents will have a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday option to choose from.
Stay tuned for more information about out summer camps as we are hoping to increase our offerings this summer.
More information about our youth programs is available here.
Who we are
Pend Oreille Pedalers was established in 2004 as a bicycle club and in 2008 incorporated as a non-profit 501c3. Our vision is to build an interconnected system of bike trails for riders of varying ability levels for the benefit of Sandpoint and surrounding areas.
Mission
- Maintain & Protect existing mountain bike trails & cycling routes
- Expand opportunities for mountain biking & cycling
- Advocate for the interests of mountain bikers with land managers
- Build & Ride trails with others who share a passion for riding bikes
How you can help
Our ability to fulfill our mission and work towards our vision depends on community support. There are many ways you can help:
- Join or donate: Building and maintaining great trails costs money. Your annually renewed membership and one time donations are essential to our success.
- Volunteer: We have a staff of one part-time director, which means nearly all our labor is volunteer. Trail maintenance takes place year round, on dirt and snow. Check out our calendar for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
- Get involved: We depend on a volunteer board of directors and active club members, with monthly club meetings from March through November, and weekly group rides from spring through fall.
- Sponsor: If you're a local business who sees value in trails and recreation, consider becoming a corporate member. More information coming soon.
Road Ride Routes and Calendar
The road riding scene is alive and well in Sandpoint! There's a new ad hoc group of road cyclists that is using Heylo to coordinate and communicate about ride. All are invited to join!
We've recently added a Road and Gravel Routes page to our website. Check it out, and let us know if you have routes you think we should add to the page!
Have you heard about the Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series (IPGS)? Syringa Cyclery is organizing three gravel events this year, with POP as a beneficiary of all three. More information at Syringa Cyclery's website under "Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series."