A one-of-a-kind cycling event to visit the iconic lavender farms of the Sequim Dungeness Valley – “America’s Provence” – on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula
Tour de Lavender – The Event
Tour the lush lavender farms of “America’s Provence” while enjoying spectacular vistas of sea and mountains as you ride through the quiet pastoral countryside of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley.
Come see what makes the Tour de Lavender “More than just a ride….It’s an Experience!”
About the Rides
- METRIC CENTURY – This classic long-distance ride takes cyclists on a loop route that visits 7 lavender farms, traveling the back roads of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley, the rolling foothills of the Olympic Mountains to the south, and nearly 30 miles along the scenic, traffic-free Olympic Discovery Trail, a paved, multi-use trail that is the crown jewel of the North Olympic Peninsula’s network of scenic bikeways. The Metric Century course officially opens at 8:00 a.m., and closes at 4:00 p.m. Metric Century registration fee: $80 per person ($85 after May 1st)($15 for children 12 and under, $35 for youth ages 13-17).
- FUN RIDE – This very special family-friendly loop is designed for people of all ages and abilities. It is a mostly level, easy course that runs along back roads in the valley and parts of the Olympic Discovery Trail. The entire loop is 35 miles and encompasses 7 lavender farms, but cyclists can opt for shorter out-and-back treks to selected farms. Fun ride online registration: $80 per person ($85 after May 1st) ($15 for children 12 and under, $35 for youth ages 13-17).
Come Explore “America’s Provence”
The Tour de Lavender is an annual cycling event sponsored by the Peninsula Trails Coalition (PTC) in partnership with lavender farms in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Through the Tour de Lavender (TdL) we seek to promote awareness and appreciation of the unique beauty of the Olympic Peninsula and the world-class lavender farms in “America’s Provence.” TdL has become the premier regional cycling event for riders from beginner to expert, and a way to experience a whole new world of cycling adventure on the Olympic Peninsula. Since 2013, more than $135,000 in proceeds from the Tour have been donated to local non-profits.