PAN MACK - Ride the River for a Cure!

The Blazing Saddles Century, presented annually by the North Shore Cyclists, is a gateway event to the fall schedule of cycling events in New England. The Blazing Saddles Century offers four road routes, each featuring highlights of Boston's North Shore area. Route choices ranging from 36 to 100 miles make the BSC suitable for a wide range of cycling abilities.

This year's event will also include a 41-mile mixed-terrain route along a variety of rail trails, fire roads, and single track, with 62% overall non-paved surfaces. Multiple bailouts points are offered to leave the mixed-terrain pathway and return to the start via roadway.

Ride-with-GPS routes will be shared with registrants closer to the date of the event. SAG/mechanical support will be provided across the routes and at the rest stops.

Event Schedule for Saturday, August 15th:

• 7 am - Registration opens

• 7 to 8 am - 100, 80, and 65 mile and mixed-terrain rides start

• 8 to 9 am - 36 and 52 mile rides start

• 11 am to 3:30 pm - Picnic lunch

FEES:

• $65 NSC members / $70 non-members, until June 30

• $75 NSC members / $80 non-member, July 1 - August 11

• $95 All, August 12-15

50% of net proceeds will be donated towards bicycle and outdoor oriented non-profits. Past recipients have included the MassBike Coalition, East Coast Greenway, Essex County Greenbelt Association and the Topsfield Rail Trail.

To register at the member rate, NSC members will need to enter the event coupon that is available on the NSC Blazing Saddles web page after logging in.

A commemorative Blazing Saddles Century T-shirt will be offered to all participants who register by July 31.

For additional information, please visit the event website.

The Call To Honor Triathlon has been established in memory of Rick Cashin, a State Police Captain who died in 2009 in a motor vehicle crash while on duty. This year will be the 17th Anniversary of the event. The event welcomes first-time triathletes and encourages family participation through relay teams (one person swims, one rides, one runs). Proceeds from the race are the primary source of funding for two $2,500 Rick Cashin Memorial Scholarships, awarded to graduating seniors at Masconomet Regional High School.

Event details and schedule

Registration

Registration is only available online. WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED.

Distances

.25 mile swim; 10 mile bike; 1.5 mile run

Course

The start and finish is at the Boxford Town Beach at Keith Koster Park (Stiles Pond). The swim is clockwise around two large buoys. The bike segment is a counterclockwise loop. The run is an out and back on Stiles Pond Road. A map of the course is on the event website (www.calltohonortri.org).

Check-In

All participants must be at the beach to check in between 6:30 am and 7:30 am the day of the race. After 7:30, it will be difficult to access adjacent parking areas and you will be sent to remote parking. Check in will also be available on Saturday afternoon, but no bike drop-offs at that time.

Awards

Awards will be presented to top finishers in several categories.

Training

Information to help you prepare for the race can be found at www.calltohonortri.org.

Relays

We welcome relay teams for this event. Rather than one competitor doing all three legs, you can compete with a team of three people - one to swim, one to bike, and one to run.

Additional details, including important information about parking, can be found at the event's website - www.calltohonortri.org.