Century Rides in Washington
The comprehensive 2026 directory of 100-mile centuries, metric centuries (62 miles), and endurance cycling tours across Washington.
Cycling in Washington: Terrain & Route Overview
Washington State offers a breathtaking Pacific Northwest cycling experience, featuring snow-capped volcanic peaks, emerald evergreen forests, and scenic marine waterways. The state hosts legendary century events like the Seattle to Portland (STP) ride, which draws 10,000 riders annually, and demanding alpine challenges like the Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day (RAMROD). In Western Washington, century routes follow the rugged Puget Sound shoreline and Olympic Peninsula rainforests. Across the Cascade Range, Eastern Washington delivers sunny, rolling wheat country in the Palouse and sunny vineyard loops around Walla Walla. With world-class cycling infrastructure, passionate cycling clubs, and dramatic scenic beauty, Washington is a top-tier destination for century cyclists.
Terrain Characteristics: Cascade volcanic passes, Puget Sound coastal inlets, Olympic Peninsula rainforests, and rolling Palouse hills.
Riding Season & Weather: May through October (Year-round coastal & Puget Sound).
📍 Washington Century Rides Map
5 Plotted EventsBike MS: Deception Pass Classic
AugustCoastal tour featuring dramatic spans across Deception Pass Bridge, scenic saltwater bays, and Skagit farmland.
Flying Wheels Summer Century
JunePuget Sound's largest standalone century touring lush river valleys, rural blacktop, and Cascade foothill rollers.
Ride the Hurricane
AugustCar-free climb up Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, ascending over 5,000 feet from sea level to alpine peaks.
Spokane Lilac Century Ride & Gravel FlamdangelRide
MayThis ride offers a variety of fun, scenic and challenging tours for every level of rider.
Tour de Whatcom
JulyEnjoy all the NW has to offer in one beautiful ride! Century Ride (100 Miles) / Metric Century Ride (62 Miles) / 44 Miles / 22 Miles A portion of proceeds benefit local charities, ride for a great cause.