Lilac Century Bike Ride

Independent

🪅 Festival
🏆 Prizes
⛰️ Scenic
Event Date

May 18, 2025

Location

Mead,WA

Discipline

Road

About

Explore Scenic Routes and Gravel Adventures in Spokane’s Countryside!

The Lilac Century Bike Ride, held on May 18, 2025, starts and finishes at Big Barn Brewery on Greenbluff near Mead, Washington. This community-focused cycling event welcomes riders of all levels, offering a choice of scenic road and gravel routes through the beautiful Spokane countryside. Proceeds benefit local causes supported by the Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Club. Enjoy not only a memorable ride but also a vibrant post-event atmosphere with music, brews, and food.

COURSE DETAILS

Choose from 25, 50, 66 (metric century), and 100-mile paved road routes, or tackle the 32-mile Gravel Flamdangle featuring mixed gravel and unpaved surfaces.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Post-ride festival with live music, local microbrews, and food trucks
  • Registration includes a raffle entry
  • Camping and RV options via Harvest Hosts and Hipcamp
  • E-bikes are permitted (with self-support required)
  • Proceeds support Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Club’s community projects

RIDE TYPES

Gran Fondo
Fun Rides
Century Rides
Gravel Endurance

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

25, 50, 66 (metric century), 100 miles (road); 32 miles (gravel)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Mead elevation: ~1,843 ft; Course elevation gain: not specified

Terrain

Paved roads (standard routes), mixed gravel/unpaved (Gravel Flamdangle)

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