Passport2Pain

Considered by Cycling Enthusiasts To Be ...
“The Toughest 'Fun Ride' in Puget Sound”

P2P is an event with a unique combination of intense physical challenge, adventure, fun and camaraderie in a beautiful setting ‒ an event that participants remember and share, especially online.

What makes P2P different from other rides? We pride ourselves on making the experience feel like a party on wheels!

Our dedicated team of volunteers, including many junior rowers, greet riders at each of our 18 checkpoints, the Sandwich Stop and the finish area – all of which are sponsored. Wearing costumes and providing comedic relief, they stand ready to collect clothing, stamp passports and hand out refreshments.

This year is the 10th Passport2Pain, the Decade of Pain. Riders know this ride, even if they haven't done it yet. It's on every serious cyclist's list.

Our advertisers are associated with an event that promotes fitness and camaraderie, and is well-supported by the Vashon community. We are grateful to all of them – to all of you – for making P2P a success. 

Key Facts About the Passport2Pain Bicycle Ride

  • P2P is the primary fundraiser for the Vashon Island Rowing Club (VIRC)
  • Since 2020, 25% of the net proceeds go to the Vashon Food Bank and 25% to the The DOVE Project, two vital local organizations
  • VIRC is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, founded in 1990
  • One third of Sponsor income goes directly to financial aid for Junior rowers*
  • More than 300 riders participate in P2P; hundreds more visit our website
  • About 100 local volunteers plan and produce the event
  • 80 percent of P2P riders are visitors to Vashon Island
  • 50 percent are riding P2P for the first time.
  • Riders appreciate the event! (See Testimonials under the Ride Info menu.)
(* VIRC's commitment to Junior financial aid was instrumental in securing five full scholarships from the Pocock Rowing Foundation's Row to the Future Scholarship program. VIRC is honored to be one of six rowing clubs in the Puget Sound region to qualify for this program.
P2P has many flexible visibility opportunities for sponsors, including...
  • Visibility on the P2P website and our social media feeds
  • The P2P T-shirt
  • Bib Numbers
  • Emails to riders
  • In-kind donations to our prize drawings


We invite you to join our team of sponsors for the Passport2Pain. We're very open to your ideas and suggestions. If you'd like to learn more, please contact us at info@passport2pain.org.