You can really get into a good rhythm on the way up to Fernan Saddle. The grade is steady and sustainable, which makes for great training, and the ride back down isn't half bad, either. This is also a good route for mountain bikers. There's a trail turnoff about halfway up the climb. A good starting point is City Park, right on Coeur D'Alene Lake. For pre-ride warm-ups (java) and post-ride cool-downs (iced java), stop at one of the places I've marked right along the route downtown.
