Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI) 2026 is a multi-day gravel grinder that takes place annually on Labor Day weekend. It is arguably one of America’s most beautiful gravel events, with its base of operations in the amazing towns of Sun Valley and Ketchum, Idaho. The team here at Strambecco consistently rates it as one of the Best Gravel Cycling Events in the Rockies. Riding and racing occur in the pristine backcountry of the adjacent Salmon-Challis National Forest, and the landscape is one of pure beauty and one that will drop your jaw to the floor the first time you lay your eyes on it. Rebecca Rusch, the event namesake, is an American ultra-endurance pro athlete, world champion, author, entrepreneur, Emmy Award winner, and motivational speaker whose career has spanned numerous adventure sports. Her company, Rusch Ventures, in partnership with Bike Monkey, has built Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI) 2026 to be commonly recognized as one of the best gravel events in the world.

Since Rebecca Rusch inaugurated Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI), it has emerged as not just a race but an experience, a blend of Idaho’s picturesque landscapes with the vigor of gravel racing. Each participant rides with a mission, supporting the Be Good™ Foundation, an initiative that sees the bicycle as a vehicle for community enrichment, empowerment, and evolution. Whether you’re setting out for the 19-mile Tater Tot for the first time or you’re gearing up for the 197-mile, four-day Queen’s Stage Race at RPI, everyone’s royalty.

Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI) takes place over four days and allows participants to select individual events or participate in the full roster.

Day 1: Thursday (Aug 28) – The Harriman Trail – 35 Miles and 3500 feet of elevation gain. A mix of technical single and double track trails in the valley floor beneath the towering Boulder Mountains.

Day 2: Friday (Aug 29) – Dollarhide Summit Time Trial – 50 Miles and 3,000 feet of elevation gain. The ride features a short, 4.5-mile hill climb timed segment within a bigger 50-mile ride from Ketchum and back. Dollarhide features a ride through the Warm Springs Creek River basin on the approach to Dollarhide Summit. It’s a casual roll at your own pace until you reach mile 20, where riders line up and start the time trial in 30-second intervals.

Day 3: Saturday (Aug 30) Expo + Rest Day + Social Ride – This is a rest day before the biggest day of them all. A vendor expo takes place at Atkinson Park in Ketchum, Idaho. Expect some new shenanigans this year in the form of Idaho’s first-ever Potato Olympics and Skills Competition with LIV and Giant!

Day 4 Sunday (August 31): It’s the main event of Rebecca’s Private Idaho. On Sunday, expect 1,000+ people on gravel bikes in Sun Valley, Idaho. Sunday features three different route distances to choose from:

Baked Potato (102 miles) – This is the longest and most grueling of the course options, designed for experienced riders looking for a serious challenge. Riders will traverse approximately 102 miles of rugged terrain, including gravel roads and steep climbs, with spectacular mountain views. You’ll need to keep steady, as there are timed cutoffs for certain segments.

French Fry (56 miles) – A mid-distance option for riders seeking a tough but manageable course. At 56 miles, it offers the same beautiful views and challenging gravel terrain but without the length and difficulty of the Baked Potato.

Tater Tot (20 miles) – This route is perfect for beginners or those wanting a more casual, fun ride. The 20-mile Tater Tot course still offers a great taste of Idaho’s scenic beauty but is designed to be more accessible for new gravel riders.