OUR PRIVATE IDAHO

The Copper Basin loop is as wild, rugged and remote as you will find in the United States. No wonder it’s a haven for gravel riding

Words PETER STUART

Idaho is vast. Its plains and wide mountain skyline go on and on. A massive, cloudless blue sky above us seems somehow far bigger and far brighter than normal. As a result, the miles ahead of us, stretching off into our furthest vision, seem incredibly long. It’s no surprise that Idaho in northwest United States is commonly considered the near definition of the middle of nowhere – there’s not a soul, building or car to be seen. That’s good, though, as the scenery is jaw-droppingly beautiful, and today it seems to belong to us. The few residents here remain eager to preserve Idaho’s emptiness; there isn’t even a direct road running from the south to the north. Of the roads there are, many are gravel, which is precisely why we’re here. Ketchum if…

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Cyclist Off Road (Digital) - 1 Issue, Spring 2020

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