Passport2Pain

Considered by Cycling Enthusiasts To Be ...
“The Toughest 'Fun Ride' in Puget Sound”
Vashon Island; Saturday, September 14, 2019
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 provide refreshments.

And whether riders complete the 80-mile “Idiot” (10,000 vertical feet), the 50-mile “Weasel” (6,500 vertical feet), the 30-mile “Weenie” (3,400 vertical feet), or the 12-mile "Granny" (800 vertical feet), they can count on a fun-filled party and BBQ waiting for them at the Jensen Point Boathouse finish line.

Key Facts About the Passport2Pain Bicycle Ride

  • P2P is the primary fundraiser for the Vashon Island Rowing Club (VIRC).
  • 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...
  • 18 movie-themed Checkpoints, the Sandwich Stop, and the Start/Finish area
  • Ads on our website
  • The P2P Jersey
  • Bib Numbers
  • Porta-Potties (Yes! Much appreciated, and a captive audience!)
  • Support vehicles
  • More!

In-kind contributions are more than welcome
  • Food & beverages
  • Trucks & buses to shuttle bikes & riders from/to the ferry
  • Public address system for the Start/Finish area
  • Roving support vehicles
  • Photography
  • Printing services
  • Make a suggestion!

We invite you to join our team of sponsors for the 9th annual Passport2Pain. We're very open to your ideas and suggestions. If you'd like to learn more, please contact us at marketing@passport2pain.org.
Passport2Pain is a fundraiser for the
Vashon Island
Rowing Club