Hundreds of cyclists circling Mount Rainier July 31 for annual RAMROD

Drivers should plan for delays and increased awareness as hundreds of bicyclists take to the road in the annual Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day (RAMROD) event Thursday, July 31.

Both drivers and cyclists must follow the rules of the road during this year’s RAMROD as they navigate closures and share local roads and highways near the state’s tallest peak.

This year, the RAMROD will follow a different route around the busy tourist attraction. It starts at the fairgrounds in Enumclaw and goes clockwise, heading to state Route 410, descending down state Route 123 toward Packwood, follows U.S. Highway 12 through the Skate Creek bypass route, and continues on state Routes 706, 7, 161, 162 and 165 through the communities of Ashford and Eatonville before returning to Enumclaw.

The 150-mile ride is an endurance event put on by the Redmond Cycling Club. It involves an elevation gain of about 10,000 feet and includes a few potential hazards this year as riders navigate gravel surfaces in some areas under construction. Riders might also encounter flaggers performing traffic control along the route.

To learn more about RAMROD, visit https://www.redmondcycling.club/ramrod-2025.