Passport To Pain

Passport To Pain is a cycling event held on Vashon Island, Washington, on September 12, 2026. Four routes are offered, each with serious climbing: 80 miles (128.7 km) with about 10,000 feet of elevation gain, 58 miles (93.3 km) with about 6,300 feet, 33 miles (53.1 km) with about 3,600 feet and 12 miles (19.3 km) with about 800 feet.

The climbing-to-distance ratio is the story here: roughly 125 feet of gain per mile on the long route is far steeper than a typical century. This event suits riders who enjoy hills and have spent the summer working on sustained climbing power, while the 12- and 33-mile routes give newer cyclists a taste at a manageable dose. Prepare with repeat hill efforts, low gearing, and a fueling plan that assumes long stretches at low speed; the descents will demand fresh attention too.