RIDE542 is a 24.5, 50 or 100 mile cycling challenge for recreation, competitive and first time cyclists of all ages and abilities.
The course follows Mt. Baker Highway (SR542) from the town of Glacier, WA. USA (e. 955ft) 24.5 miles to its terminus at Artist Point (e. 5140 ft), on the border of North Cascades National Park.

The road is closed to cars for 6 hours once every year for this event. The scenery is stunning and the event has to be one of the prettiest venues for a bicycle race in the United States.
Ride 542 has evolved into Festival 542 over the past couple years. Find out more at: www.norkarecreation.com