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Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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. This year's event will also include an enhanced 50 mile mixed-terrain route on a variety of rail trails, fire roads, and single track. Bailouts are designated at 25, 29, 34, and 45 mile points.
Route choices ranging from 38 to 100 miles make the BSC suitable for a wide range of cycling abilities. The 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
To register at the member rate, NSC members will need to provide the event coupon available on the NSC Blazing Saddles web page after logging in.
A commemorative Blazing Saddles Century T-shirt will be offered to all registrants.
For additional information, please visit the event website.
Cycling Trail
112 Elm St, Newbury, Massachusetts, 01922, United States