SPOKEFEST
WHY YOU DO IT: This downtown Spokane event that's perfect for beginners saw more than 2,000 cyclists show up to ride last year
DATE: Sept. 7
DISTANCE: 9, 21 or 50 miles
COST: $15
GET INFO: spokefest.org
COEUR D'FONDO
WHY YOU DO IT: Do it for the views of picturesque Lake Coeur d'Alene and forested scenery, then stay for the Oktoberfest brews
DATE: Sept. 27
DISTANCE: 108 miles
COST: $85
GET INFO: cdagranfondo.com
RONDE VAN PALOUSE
WHY YOU DO IT: Strong riders dig this challenging loop course through farm country, battling the constant wind of the Palouse, rolling hills and some dirt
DATE: Mid-April
DISTANCE: 64 miles
COST: $35
GET INFO: srvcycling.com
FAT TIRE REVOLUTION
WHY YOU DO IT: With changing locations around the state every year, this mountain bike series draws riders from all over Washington
DATE: Early spring to early summer
DISTANCE: 7-8 miles per lap
COST: $30
GET INFO: rideviciouscycle.com
24 HOURS ROUND THE CLOCK
WHY YOU DO IT: Take turns with your teammate(s) in this relay, mountain biking from noon until noon around Riverside State Park
DATE: May 23-24
DISTANCE: 15-mile loop
COST: $385-$620
GET INFO: roundandround.com
REDSPOKE
WHY YOU DO IT: Pedal at your own pace on this five-day, 300-mile recreational touring ride across the beautiful state of Washington
DATE: July 15-19
DISTANCE: 300 miles
COST: $750
GET INFO: redspoke.org
8 LAKES LEG ACHES
WHY YOU DO IT: If you choose the full 75-mile course, you'll get to pedal past eight lakes: Willow, Granite, Silver, Medical, Clear, Chapman, Kepple & Fish
DATE: Aug. 1
DISTANCE 75 miles
COST: $45
GET INFO: lcsnw.org/8lakesride
SPOKANE MIDNIGHT CENTURY
WHY YOU DO IT: A ride for the minimalist: no swag, no host, no support. Just show up at the Elk and ride through the night
DATE: Aug. 1
DISTANCE: 100 miles
COST: Free
GET INFO: midnightcentury.com
FOURTH FRIDAY PUB PEDDLERS
WHY YOU DO IT: Meet at the Swamp in Spokane and take a leisurely ride around town, stopping for drinks along the way
DATE: Every fourth Friday of the month
DISTANCE: About 5 miles
COST: Free
GET INFO: facebook.com/pubpeddlers
