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Race week is here!

Published: 
September 6, 2026
Race week is here!

Dear RPI participants,

The final edition of Rebecca's Private Idaho is upon us, and the future of the event is ahead.

Squarely in our sights are five days of activity beginning with our stage race rider meeting on Tuesday evening at Zenergy Health Club & Spa. We want to get the basics right in front of you one more time because reminders are nice.

1. LET'S TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER

Actual NOAA Forecast for Baker Creek
at the start of the Harriman stage

Expect frost on Wednesday morning.
Tuesday night is forecast to be downright cold. Wednesday morning will be even colder. Where we start stage one at Baker Creek is usually 5-10 degrees colder in the mornings than Ketchum. The remainder of the week shows a warming trend with lows in the mid 40's and highs just notching over 70º--perfect race weather in our book, but remember your jackets for Wednesday!

2. THE SCHEDULE
Here it is with links and all:

Tuesday

Social + Rider Meeting

QSR Arrival, Rider Meeting and Social at Zenergy Health Club & Spa

  • 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Mandatory QSR Rider Meeting at Zenergy
  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: QSR Rider Check-in at  Zenergy

Wednesday

Stage 1 - Harriman (awards at Rotary Park)

Harriman Trail in the Boulder Mountains

  • 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM: QSR Packet Pickup at Baker Creek
  • 9:00 AM: Stage 1 begins at Baker Creek
  • - E-Assist Wave 1
    - Mass Start Wave 2
  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Awards, Brats & Bevies at Rotary Park
    • Watch 3 short films together in the park.
      Just as soon as it gets a little darker.

Thursday

Stage 2 - Dollarhide (no awards ceremony on Thursday)

Dollarhide Summit Hill Climb Time Trial


Be Good Party

Fundraiser for Be Good at Forest Service Park

  • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Be Good™ Foundation Party at Forest Service Park

Friday

RPI Vendor Expo

RPI Vendor Expo at Champion Meadows


FREE Shakeout Ride

Remember to RSVP!

Saturday

Stage 3 - RPI 2026!

Rebecca's Private Idaho: The Main Event Start Times

  • 7:30 AM: Fully Loaded Start*
  • 7:30 AM: Baked Potato Start*
  • 8:00 AM: French Fry Start*
  • 8:30 AM: Tater Tot Start*
  • *Times subject to change

Festival Schedule

  • 6:00 AM-8:30 AM: Same-day rider check-in and bag drop
  • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Public festival and Expo at Champion Meadows
  • 2:00 PM: LIVE MUSIC: Walsy and The Riverdogs!
  • 3:00 PM: The return of Galande Quaffing!!
  • 3:30 PM - ​Awards ceremony*
  • * Time subject to change based on podium-eligible rider finish times. It will not take place earlier than this posted time.

3. THE RIDER GUIDE

One more time -- give it a read. If you missed something, hopefully you see it this time.

4. VOLUNTEERING

Our team is excited to see you this week. If you happen to be traveling with friends who are interested in rolling up their sleeves and helping out, we can always use a few more volunteers. A race like this is a serious production effort and extra hands are always a welcome addition. If you or anyone you know have any interest in volunteering, click here.

With great adoration, and excitement the cast and crew of Bike Monkey, Rebecca's Private Idaho are thrilled to be hosting you for the 14th year of this beautiful event.

See you this week!

XOXO