COVID 19
It was our hope that the situation would have improved by now, for everyone. But it is with a heavy heart that we postpone the 2020 Lyle Pearson 200 to June 5, 2021. With concern from the event sponsors, COVID 19 cases still on the rise, and no way to safely adjust the format of the ride/race without drastically changing it, we feel it is better to postpone the event to next year.
Everyone who is signed up for the 2020 edition will be automatically rolled over to the 2021 LP 200. We look forward to seeing you then.
What is the LP?
For over a decade, the LP200 has hosted one of the best cycling relays in the west. The 200 mile course from Boise to Sun Valley, Idaho is one of the most scenic and challenging courses around and the 100 mile course from Grandjean to Sun Valley is full of its own challenges and altitude gain through some of the most amazing mountain ranges.
What makes the LP200 unique compared to other relays are the time bonuses that allow weekend warriors to race against the pros. Seasoned roadies, active racers, group ride junkies, and mountain bikers who dust off their road bikes all come together in one event. Team camaraderie is the theme of the day unless you are out to challenge yourself as a soloist on the 100 mile course.
The day ends with stories, good grub and local beer from the Sawtooth Brewery. Once you’ve experienced the LP200, you’re bound to come back again!
Tell me more
The LP consists of a 200 and 100 mile routes. The 200 mile route has teams of either 4 or 6 riders. The 100 miler can either be ridden as a solo or 2 person team.
How does the relay work? The 200 mile route starts in Boise at Barclay Bay just south of the Lucky Peak Dam (take note, this is a new starting area from years past!). There are 9 fixed transition points and 10 segments along the way. Transitions can only take place at these spots. There is a limit of 3 teammates allowed on the road at a time except in certain locations. For more details please read all the rules about teams and support vehicles.
The 100 mile route starts in Grandjean, ID. There are 4 transition points and 5 segments.
Both routes end in the Sun Valley area in Ketchum/Sun Valley where your entry includes a full BBQ. This includes a custom finisher's pint glass and free beer from the Sawtooth Brewery. This includes a custom finisher's pint glass, a free beer and Bavarian meal! Hang with your teammates and enjoy the music as you recap your day's efforts. And as usual, results are posted live in the expo and online. Awards will be given to the fastest teams and soloists for each gender. Additional bragging rights will be awarded for KOM’s along the course.
Afterwards, plan to stay the weekend with your team and support crew in famous downtown Ketchum.
Quotes
It's the sort of event that weaves cyclists together. At the end of the day, there are at least 3 other people on the planet who have experienced the same rushes, challenges and euphoria that you will now attempt to communicate to your family (albeit unsuccessfully) for at least the next week. It's like being part of a secret club - suddenly you all have something in common that was so awesome and inspiring to be part of; you just know it will stay with you for a long time to come.
It is one of my favorite days of the year! I just like hammering across the state with my good friends.
The LP 200 is like my favorite thing to do all year... Having teams of different ability levels on a level playing field is really cool.
Routes
LP 200
Flyover
Overview
Classes
- 4 Person teams
- 6 Person teams
Start
- Boise
Finish
- Sun Valley
Transitions
- Robie Creek
- Idaho City
- Mores Creek Summit
- Lowman
- Grandjean
- Banner Creek Summit
- Stanley
- Frenchman Creek
- Galena Lodge
LP 200 Segments
- Distance
- 19.3 miles
- Climbing
- 1506 ft
- Descending
- 1115 ft
- Distance
- 16.4 miles
- Climbing
- 953 ft
- Descending
- 169 ft
- Mile Marker
- 23
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road 1 mile past Robie Creek Road
- Distance
- 12.7 miles
- Climbing
- 2231 ft
- Descending
- 51 ft
- Mile Marker
- 39
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road about 1/4 mile past Idaho City at baseball fields
- Distance
- 20.2 miles
- Climbing
- 1117 ft
- Descending
- 3424 ft
- Mile Marker
- 52+
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Mores Creek Summit
- Distance
- 21.1 miles
- Climbing
- 1639 ft
- Descending
- 592 ft
- Mile Marker
- 72+
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road just past Payette River Bridge
- Distance
- 11.7 miles
- Climbing
- 2310 ft
- Descending
- 143 ft
- Mile Marker
- 94
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Grand Jean turnoff - at the Gates of Hell
- Distance
- 25.9 miles
- Climbing
- 579 ft
- Descending
- 1339 ft
- Mile Marker
- 105+
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Banner Summit - just past the gates
- Distance
- 25.8 miles
- Climbing
- 1286 ft
- Descending
- 217 ft
- Mile Marker
- 189
- Notes
- Pull out on left side of road at the Scenic Byway just after right turn out of Stanley towards Sun Valley
- Distance
- 11.3 miles
- Climbing
- 1402 ft
- Descending
- 1439 ft
- Mile Marker
- 163
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Frenchman Creek about 2 miles past Smiley Creek Lodge
- Distance
- 22.3 miles
- Climbing
- 246 ft
- Descending
- 1672 ft
- Mile Marker
- 152
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road just past Galena Lodge
LP 100
Classes
- 2 Person teams
- Solos
Start
- Grandjean
Finish
- Sun Valley
Transitions
- Banner Creek Summit
- Stanley
- Frenchman Creek
- Galena Lodge
LP 100 Segments
- Distance
- 14.3 miles
- Climbing
- 2615 ft
- Descending
- 209 ft
- Mile Marker
- 91
- Notes
- Distance
- 25.9 miles
- Climbing
- 579 ft
- Descending
- 1339 ft
- Mile Marker
- 105+
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Banner Summit - just past the gates
- Distance
- 25.8 miles
- Climbing
- 1286 ft
- Descending
- 217 ft
- Mile Marker
- 189
- Notes
- Pull out on left side of road at the Scenic Byway just after right turn out of Stanley towards Sun Valley
- Distance
- 11.3 miles
- Climbing
- 1402 ft
- Descending
- 1439 ft
- Mile Marker
- 163
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Frenchman Creek about 2 miles past Smiley Creek Lodge
- Distance
- 22.3 miles
- Climbing
- 246 ft
- Descending
- 1672 ft
- Mile Marker
- 152
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road just past Galena Lodge
Results
LP 200 & LP 100 Team results are broken out by # of riders (2, 4, or 6) and include time bonuses.
Solo results are broken out by Men and Women, no time bonuses.
Relay Time Bonuses
Each team is awarded time bonuses and handicaps to make the relay races more competitive.
New for this year:
- Added time bonuses to the LP 100 2-person relay
- Increased the time bonuses for rider categories.
- Doubled the gender time bonus in the hopes of getting more women to join the party!
| Bonus | LP 100 | LP 200 |
|---|---|---|
|
Road Cycling Category (1 to 5) |
For each rider:
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For each rider:
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| Gender | 10 minute bonus for each woman | 20 minute bonus for each woman |
| Age |
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| Weight | 15 minute bonus if average weight > 185 | 30 minute bonus if average weight > 185 |
Rules
These rules help to provide a safe and fair event for everyone. They also allow us to be invited back in future years. Remember, we are riding on open roads, and we are guests.
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Transitions
- Only one vehicle per team at each transition
- No warming up on the course. We are sharing open roads. Bring a stationary trainer or rollers.
- More to come on keeping the transition areas safe...
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Riders
- Drafting is allowed/encouraged among riders of the same team.
- Drafting is not allowed between different teams.
- Be ready to fix your own mechanical issues
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Numbers:
- Attach your bib # to your back so that it can be seen from the right side.
- Frame #'s - TBD
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Crew
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Due to limited space at each transition:
- Only one vehicle per team at each transition.
- Please limit the length of your support rigs. If you use a motor home, we ask that you not also have a trailer.
- Do not follow your riders, drive from one transition to the next.
- Drive safely at all times.
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Due to limited space at each transition:
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Course-specific rules
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LP 200
- Only 1 rider per team allowed for segment #2 from Robie Creek to Idaho City
- Each rider must complete at least 2 segments, excluding the last segment
- Each rider can complete a maximum of 4 segments, excluding the last segment
- A maximum of 3 riders can be on course, except for the last segment, where all team members can ride.
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LP 100
- Please be extra cautious when riding through transition areas, there may be many team transitions happening around you.
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LP 200
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Bathrooms
- There are porta-potties and/or bathrooms at every transition. Use them.
- Not using them could cost you up to $500 in fines, and may prevent us from getting permits to continue the LP 200 in the future.
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Cutoff Times
- Anyone leaving Stanley after 4pm will not receive an official time.
Schedule
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| January 1st, Wednesday 9am | Registration opens | Bikereg |
| September 18th, Friday 4pm to 7pm | Packet Pickup |
George’s Cycles 312 S 3rd Street Boise, ID 83702 |
| September 19th, Saturday 7am to 9am | 200 Mile Start |
Barclay Bay Boise, ID 83706 |
| September 19th, Saturday 11am to 12am | 100 Mile Start |
Mile Marker 91 Highway 21 Grandjean, ID 83637 |
| September 19th, Saturday 4pm to 7pm | Finish |
Highway 75 1/4 mile north of Saddle Rd Ketchum, ID 83340 |
| September 19th, Saturday until 10:00pm | Oktoberfest |
Ketchum Town Square 480 4th St E Ketchum, ID 83340 |
FAQ
- When does registration open?
- January 1st, 2020
- What is the date of the 2020 LP 200?
- September 19th, 2020
- Where is the start for the 200 mile route?
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Barclay Bay
Boise, ID 83706 - Where is the start for the 100 mile route?
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Mile Marker 91
Highway 21
Grandjean, ID 83637 - How many people can I have on my team?
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- 2 for the LP 100
- 4 or 6 for the LP 200
- How many team members can ride at once?
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- 1 for LP 200 Stage #2 from Robie Creek to Idaho City
- 3 for all other segments except the last segment
- Everyone can ride the last segment from Galena Lodge to the finish
- How many transitions points?
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- LP 200 has 9 transition points and 10 segments
- LP 100 has 4 transition points and 5 segments
- Are there bathrooms on course?
- Yes, there are bathrooms or porta-potties at the start, finish, and every transition.
- How many team vehicles are allowed?
- As many as you like, but only 1 in the transition area at once.
- Does the team have to finish together?
- No, time is taken on the first rider across the finish line.
- What type of bikes are allowed?
- Anything without a motor. No e-bikes.
- Will I get cell phone coverage?
- It's best to assume that once you leave Boise, you won't get service until the finish, except for a bit in Stanley. Plan accordingly :)
- Where should I stay after the race?
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Take your pick! Our two host hotels have stepped up to offer all LP racers and friends 30% off.
Hotel Ketchum - Reserve online or call (208) 471-4716 and mention the LP 200 bike race.
Tamarack Lodge - Reserve online or call (208) 726-3344 and mention the LP 200 bike race.
Sponsors
Please give a big thank you to our sponsors who make this happen:
