P2P Basics
​Passport2Pain is known for relentless, quad-popping hills, amusing-bordering-on-weird checkpoints, and a feeling of camaraderie that comes from sharing a unique experience that connects you with fellow riders throughout the day.

• P2P is a fun ride, but it's not a race. Riders start in small groups to minimize annoying our neighbors on the roads.

 

• We offer four courses of increasing difficulty:  The Granny, The Weenie, The Weasel, and The Idiot. 12 to 80 miles; 800 to 10,000 feet of vertical. Something for everyone! You are welcome to adjust your ambitions as the day unfolds; there are plenty of shortcuts to the P2P Barbecue.

• There are checkpoints every few miles where you get your Passport stamped, pick up some food and water, and enjoy the festivities and silliness that our checkpoint volunteers bring to the party.
  

• There's a big barbecue at the end of the ride where people recuperate, hang out, and trade tales of suffering. It's a really nice way to end the day.

 

• We have shuttle service from (and back to) the north end ferry dock.

 

• There is camping available on the Island Friday night, and there are numerous B&Bs.
  

 

• We figure the Island can stand about 500 riders in this event, so that's the limit we're setting for now.

 

• There are restrooms and clothing drops along the way. We bring your clothes back to the finish for you.