Peninsula Century Fall Challenge

03/30/2026

⚠️ ATTN: EARLY BIRD pricing ENDS after March 31st!
Ride with us on Saturday, September 19th, by locking in the BEST price today: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113533/peninsula-century-fall-challenge

01/26/2026

Registration opens in ONE WEEK! 😎
Sign-up here on Feb. 1st:

The Peninsula Century Fall Challenge is Sister Bay's own Door County century ride. Routes of 25, 50, 62, 100 miles all finish on the shore.

12/17/2025

ICYMI: The Peninsula Century - Spring Classic is June 20th and the Peninsula Century Fall Challenge is September 19th in 2026. Mark your 2026 calendars! 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♀️🚴

📌 Registration for the Spring Classic opens January 1st!
➡️ NEW this year: the 25 mile ride is being upgraded to 30 mile. This was done to make the route safer while allowing it to still follow the same route as the longer distances. The fall 25 mile option is still in place.

10/10/2025

A little inspiration for your Friday feed. 👏

A few days ago, the two ladies on the ends, age 84 & 86, stopped by the Visitors Center & asked our Membership Coordinator, Vickie Bartolini, where she suggested they ride.

Vicki sent them up Garrett Bay Road & then Cottage Road up here in Ellison Bay. They returned to the Visitors Center after about 10 miles, which was only the first part of the total distance they would put in for the day—typically 20 to 30 miles!

These friends of almost 50 years are very committed to their athletic lifestyle. One fell off her bike last year, landing her in the hospital then rehab for six weeks, but still continued to ride, & the woman on the right still skiis black diamond!

We can all hope to be like these inspirational duo as we get older. Despite their obstacles, they certainly aren’t slowing down any time soon!

09/14/2025

It was a near perfect day for riding this year! ☀️ Congratulations to all the participants and thank you to all who made it possible. Check out the great photos of the Fall Challenge, taken by photographer Larry Mohr, here:

Larry Mohr Photography

09/12/2025

Tasty food and drinks + gorgeous scenery + well-marked routes = a spectacular fall "challenge" 😉 See you out there!

When 800 cyclists gather at Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park on Saturday, Sept. 13, they’ll start a tour of the county featuring amazing views and food to match.  Riders will take […]

09/10/2025

Riders! The Ride Guide is in your email! 😎
👉 There still time to register - online registration is open until Thursday at midnight, and in-person registration will be available on Sept. 12th and 13th at rider check-in.

🚲 Schedule:

Friday, September 12th
4-7 pm: On-site registration and rider check-in at Waterfront Park in Sister Bay. Get printed route maps, ride merch, and your wristband.

Saturday, September 13th
6-9 am: On-site registration and rider check-in
7 am: Suggested start time for Century and Metric routes
8 am: Suggested start time for 50-mile route
9 am: Suggested start time for 25-mile route
11 am: Post-ride meal begins at Waterfront Park
5 pm: Post-ride meal ends

09/10/2025

ROUTES are OUT! Check out the official maps here: https://peninsulacenturyfallchallenge.com/course/

➡️ REMINDER: Online registration is open through Thursday, Sept. 11th, and in-person registration will be available on Sept. 12th and 13th at rider check-in.

09/01/2025

Happy September! Just under two weeks until ride time. 🥳
At this year’s Fall Challenge we’re featuring local snacks and food items, including some key Door County fall flavors. 🍂
Check out the list below of local food and where to find them on your ride:
happy coffee: Drip Coffee at Start
Wood Orchard Market: Apple Cider Donuts at Clark Park (50, Metric, & Century)
Leroy's Water Street Coffee: Drip Coffee at Clark Park (50, Metric, & Century)
Kick Ash Door County: Maple Pecan Granola at Murphy Park (Century), Trail Mix at Ellison Bay (Metric & Century)
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik: Roasted Baby Red Potatoes at Lakeside Park (Century)
Waseda Farms: Beef Snack Sticks at Ellison Bay (Metric & Century)
Door County Piggly Wiggly Bakery & Deli: Subs, Chips, and Cookies at Polka Party (all distances)

08/20/2025

Have you explored the new mountain bike trails in yet? ⛏ Phase II of construction (11 more miles of trail!) is set to begin this month.

I have always appreciated ways to stay active where exercise isn’t the whole point. Props to the people who can run on a treadmill or lift weights, but I struggle […]