This repeat of the 2026 Blazing Saddles Gravel ride is scheduled at the request of some NSC volunteers at the 2026 Blazing Saddles Century event and for the pleasure of all interested North Shore gravel riders.
Plan on arriving at Manter Fields before or by 9:00 am. Our departure time will be at 9:30 am. Please be ready for the pre-ride talk at 9:20 am. Note: clocks turn back one hour at midnight on Saturday, Oct 31st.
The route is 41.5 miles long. It travels south to the Greenbelt Vineyard Hill Reservation and then turns north back to the start. Sixty-two per cent of the route is off road across diverse terrains, and most of that is concentrated between miles 8 and 34.
This is a self-supported ride. Be sure to carry enough fluids and snacks for the duration of the ride. And take time beforehand to familiarize yourself with the route map and with some of the roads back to Triton HS, should you decide to leave the route early.
Gravel ride
Category 3
Infrequently maintained trails and roads requiring a higher skill level. Use 30-40 psi tire pressure, depending on your weight and the minimum sidewall rating. Ideal bike: Gravel bike Tire size: 33-40mm See Types of Gravel Rides
There are toilets at the start and also mile 5 (near the Rowley Police Station), at mile 21.5 (Vineyard Hill Reservation), and mile 23 (Bradley Palmer SP parking lot).
Routes
Please download this latest version of the routes before each ride.
