Each year on the first Sunday in August, cyclists have the extraordinary opportunity to ride the iconic Hurricane Ridge road when it is closed to all motor vehicles. Starting the round-trip ride at sea level from the Port Angeles City Pier, cyclists ascend through the Olympic National Park, past old growth fir, distant glaciers, and Alpine Meadows, to the stunning viewpoints of Hurricane Ridge.
For one special morning the road belongs only to the cyclists.
Ride The Hurricane is not a race, but a challenging, athletic climb through the gorgeous vistas of Hurricane Ridge Road in the Olympic National Park, absent of motorized vehicles. The road will be closed to motor traffic from 7 am to 12 pm, providing the unique opportunity to enjoy a summertime ride on a closed National Park road.
THE ROUTE | The route begins from the Port Angeles City Pier for a true Sea-level beginning, and ends at the Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center. Please time your departure from the pier in order to leave yourself plenty of time to make it up and back down off the ridge road by noon when it opens to motor vehicle traffic. For more information on the Ride the Hurricane Legacy Route, clickhere for a map of the route.
Five aid stations along the route, as well as at the start/finish and at the top
After Party on the Pier, featuring a taco bar from Little Devil’s Lunchbox, and Craft Local Beer from Barhop Brewery
A return or last year’s gourmet truffles at the aid stations
Emergency services and portable toilets along the route
MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS! We recommend making hotel reservations as soon as can if you think you may some for the ride. You can always cancel if you don’t come. Accommodations for that weekend sell out every year!
If you can’t ride, consider volunteering! Whether you’re a local or you’re accompanying someone here who is doing the ride, volunteering is a great way to be a very fun part of the event. Please use the contact form to let us know if you’d like to help out.
Ebikes are not permitted this year in adherence to our permit
This year’s Sea to Summit Jersey is inspired by our unique, one-of-kind ride from the edge of Port Angeles Harbor to the summit of Hurricane Ridge. We wanted to capture the dramatic extremes of the route, from the saltwater’s edge up into the sweeping Mountains of the Olympic National Park.
Jerseys can be purchased during the registration process, or purchased separately using the link below.
Ride the Hurricane is a challenging hill climb, and we recommend that only skilled and trained cyclists with experience at this level of performance attempt the ride.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is not appropriate for Ebikes. Our permit to close the road does not allow motorized vehicles during the time of the ride. The increase in incidents and safety concerns that have occurred over the past three years as a result of mixing different kinds of vehicles (and their operators) on a ride that is designed for non-motorized bikes and skilled, experienced cyclists requires us to adhere to the strict parameters of the permit. Ride the Hurricane is categorized as a Hill Climb, which for over a decade has provided cyclists with the unique opportunity to focus on the athletic feat of conquering the mountain without having to share the road with faster, more powerful vehicles. This ride is not just a one-day event, but rather an athletic challenge for which participants train for weeks and even months to accomplish. For many it’s the hardest thing they’ve ever done. There are many rides on the North Olympic Peninsula, both organized and not, that are appropriate for Ebikes. We would be happy to recommend a list of these rides and events. Please use the contact form to send us an email requesting that information.
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Photo below photo courtesy of Richard Schneider
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Volunteer
This is the most fun you’ll have as volunteer! Even if you can’t participate in the ride, you can be outdoors in a beautiful place, helping to support the cyclists before, during, and after the ride. And you’ll get to attend the After Party at City Pier!
Help support the riders from start to finish. Check them in, staff an aid station, cheer for them as they reach the summit, and much more. Come join the team!
Pictures Courtesy of: 1) Mike Moreland 2) Richard Schneider 3) Vollum 4) Cherese Timmer 5) Leslie Robertson 6) Jen Peterson
Photo below by Alex Juan
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Gallery
a very special ride
These are pictures that our participants have submitted of past rides. To view and purchase professional photos, or for jersey purchases, please visit the After the Ride page!
Photo Courtesy of Dave Toman (Prototype by Toussaint)
Video by Alex Juan
Photos courtesy of: 1) Julie Hoffman 2) Jeff Scooler 3) Jen Petersen 4) Carl Ringler 5) Dave Logan 6) Ron Eccles 7) Jan Snow 8) Cherese Timmer
