Watch for Over a Thousand Cyclists Across the Valley Tomorrow
Paris, ID · September 11, 2026
A cool drizzle is settling over the valley this morning, offering a quiet stretch before race support caravans begin arriving. If you need fuel, groceries, or a clear run into Montpelier, running your errands early today will save you a headache.
The Lead
The 44th annual LoToJa Classic rolls out at dawn on Saturday, sending roughly 1,300 endurance cyclists on a 200-mile race from Logan through southeastern Idaho to Jackson Hole. After climbing out of Preston and cresting Strawberry Summit, the peloton will drop straight through the valley along Highway 89 and Highway 30. Local volunteers are already prepping the major feed zones and hydration stations in Montpelier before riders face the steep ascent over Geneva Summit into Wyoming. For Bear Lake residents, the event brings an influx of support caravans, rolling traffic slowdowns, and dense clusters of riders along valley shoulders from mid-morning through early afternoon Saturday. Law enforcement advises drivers to expect delays, allow plenty of passing clearance, and watch for support vehicles pulling onto highway shoulders. Staging teams begin setting up at first light tomorrow.
Today's Outlook
- High 77°F · Low 52°F — Drizzle
- Keep a light rain jacket handy for periodic damp spells throughout the day.
What's On Around Town
Logan: Cache Valley Days of Service Bridger Park (1181 N 400 W), 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Join neighbors for morning community park beautification and trail cleanup.
Logan: LoToJa Expo & Community Dinner The Annex (150 N 100 E), 1:00–7:00 PM Browse cycling gear exhibits and support the annual cancer research dinner.
Garden City: Bear Lake Valley Farmers Market Conestoga Ranch (400 W 300 N), 3:00–7:00 PM Stock up on fresh regional produce, artisan breads, and mountain honey.
Spotlight & Story
- Bear Lake County Courthouse Site
- For 136 years, Truman O. Angell’s 1885 brick edifice anchored Main and Center Streets as Idaho’s oldest functioning county courthouse. Following its 2021 demolition over structural concerns, the new single-story facility keeps county business humming right where pioneer-era dockets began.
Paris Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.
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