Kitsap Color Classic
A 52-mile fall road ride on the Kitsap Peninsula with 2,900 ft of climbing through vibrant autumn foliage across Puget Sound. Cascade Bicycle Club, Oct 11, 2026.
The vibe
Fall foliage on the peninsula
The Kitsap Peninsula in October is exactly what it sounds like: rolling roads through second-growth forest with fall color coming in hard, the kind of riding that makes you feel like you planned the whole season around this one day. The Kitsap Color Classic covers 52 miles with 2,900 feet of climbing — enough to earn the views without making it a sufferfest.
The event is organized by Cascade Bicycle Club and runs on October 11, 2026 (registration opens May 5). Getting to the Kitsap Peninsula from Seattle means a ferry crossing, which adds a layer of logistics but also makes this feel like a proper adventure rather than another ride out of town. The ferry crossing across Puget Sound is part of the experience.
For the Pacific Northwest fall-riding devotee, this is a marquee event — scenic, well-supported, and the timing hits peak color most years. Full Cascade SAG coverage, marked routes, and rest stops throughout.