About this race
Event Overview 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. Routes Available: Four road routes featuring highlights of Boston's North Shore area. Distance: Route choices ranging from 36 to 100 miles make the BSC suitable for a wide range of cycling abilities. Mixed-Terrain Option: Includes a 41-mile mixed-terrain route along a variety of rail trails, fire roads, and single track. Surface Composition: 62% overall non-paved surfaces with five bailout points for mixed-terrain pathways. Event Details Event Date: August 15, 2026 Location: 112 Elm St, Newbury, MA Registration: Ride-with-GPS routes will be shared with registrants closer to the date of the event. Support: SAG/mechanical support will be provided across the routes and at the rest stops. Event Schedule 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 Before June 30: $65 NSC members / $70 non-members July 1 - August 11: $75 NSC members / $80 non-member August 12-15: $95 All Registration Information 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. Special Offer A commemorative Blazing Saddles Century T-shirt will be offered to all participants who register by July 31. Additional Information For additional information, please visit the event website .