North Shore Cyclists Blazing Saddles Century, Saturday, August 15, 2026

N orth Shore Cyclists’ Blazing Saddles Century is one of the earliest rides of the fall century season. Travel through the rural towns of Boston’s North Shore and southern New Hampshire. Ride along beautiful rivers, lakes, salt marshes, and bridges past New England churches, town halls, and farms. The terrain includes rolling hills, long sunny flats, and rural roads. The nearby ocean provides cool breezes, trees provide plenty of shade in places, and the sun lends warmth on those open flat stretches.

The Blazing Saddles Century ride is one of the most picturesque and festive cycling events of the season. We are excited to announce that we are enhancing our mixed terrain route this year! Meandering through historic towns of Boston’s North Shore and southern New Hampshire, routes range from 36 to 100 miles and offer scenes of the area’s farms, marshes, beaches and waterways, as well as notable New England architecture and landmarks. Cool ocean breezes, rolling hills, and tree-covered woodlands make for a pleasant and enjoyable day.

The event is supported by four convenient and well-stocked rest stops, all of which offer cold beverages and a variety of snacks and treats. SAG support and mechanics are available along the routes for minor repairs and adjustments. The festive post-ride lunch offers a satisfying array of wraps, hot dogs, pizza, chips, cookies, and cold beverages.

The 2026 Blazing Saddles Century event will have routes of 36, 52, 65, 80, and 100 miles. The 100-mile route has four well-stocked and amazingly staffed rest stops at approximately 25, 50, and 75 miles. The 80 and 65-mile routes include two of those rest stops, and the 36 and 50 mile routes include one of those rest stops. An enhanced 50-mile mixed terrain route will also be offered for this year. The route is designed to let riders cut the ride short at various points for easy return to the start at Triton High School.

Website Link https://nscyc.org/blazing-saddles-century-2026-0

Registration link https://www.bikereg.com/blazing-saddles-century

Start: Triton Regional High School, 112 Elm Street, Byfield, MA. Map to start