Spokane Cycling Events: Your Guide to Races, Rides, and Festivals

Spokane's cycling calendar is packed with events from spring through fall — road races, mountain bike races, charity rides, group rides, and community festivals. Whether you're looking to race, ride for a cause, or just join the cycling community for a fun day out, there's an event for you. Here's your guide to the Spokane cycling events scene.

Mountain Bike Races

Spokane's mountain bike racing scene is active and welcoming. The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Spokane Chapter and local promoters organize cross-country races at Beacon Hill and Riverside State Park, enduro races on Mount Spokane, and gravity events for downhill riders. Races are split by category, so beginners can race against other beginners while experts battle at the front. Check the Evergreen Spokane calendar for the race schedule.

Road and Criterium Racing

The Spokane Cycling Race Team and local cycling clubs organize road races, criteriums, and time trials throughout the season. The Spokane Criterium series brings fast, spectator-friendly racing to downtown Spokane on summer evenings. For newer racers, category 4/5 races offer a beginner-friendly entry into competitive road cycling.

Charity and Community Rides

Spokane hosts several charity rides throughout the season, from short family-friendly events to century rides. These events raise money for good causes while offering supported riding with rest stops, food, and a community atmosphere. They're a great way to challenge yourself with a longer distance in a supportive setting.

Group Rides and Social Events

Beyond racing, Spokane's cycling community comes together for regular group rides. Bike shops like Breakaway Cycling host weekly rides, the Spoke House Social Rides cruise to local breweries, and the Inland Northwest Gravel Collective organizes gravel adventures. The annual Bike to Work week in May celebrates commuter cycling with events and group rides.

How to Get Involved

Check our events page for upcoming Spokane cycling events. Join a local cycling group or club to stay in the loop. Register early for popular events — they sell out. And don't be intimidated by racing — the category system ensures you'll race against riders at your level. Showing up is the hardest part; once you're there, you'll find a welcoming community.

Spokane's cycling events scene is a year-round celebration of two wheels. Find your event, mark your calendar, and join the community.