2026 NVP Apple Country Century

This is a fabulous ride.  100 miles of beautiful tranquil back roads that epitomize the bucolic beauty found along some of the most popular bicycle routes west of Boston.  We pass by many apple orchards that are part of the wonderful scenery on our ride.  

As in previous years, there will be 25, 50, 67, and 100 mile routes through quiet back roads in Massachusetts and looping into New Hampshire for the 100 mile route.  All rides are fully arrowed.  Back-up cue sheets are provided.   GPS files will be available from the NVP website before the ride. Other features include:

• Sag/Emergency Support

• Cued and Arrowed Routes

• Pre-ride Mechanical Support

Routes (2025 routes listed below; 2026 routes will be available before the 2026 century) 

All rides start in Sudbury MA. The 25 mile route goes from Sudbury to Concord. The 50 mile route passes though Harvard before returning through Acton and Sudbury. The 67 and 100 mile routes are similar, passing through Harvard, Dunstable, and Concord before returning to Sudbury. The 100 mile route adds a spur to Hollis, N.H.

We offer refreshments at the start at Lincoln Sudbury High School, and well-stocked rest stops (with porta-potties) in Harvard and Dunstable.  The rest stops are found on the longer rides at 25 and before 50 miles, at which point you can decide to complete the Hollis loop for a full century or just finish the fabulous 67 mile ride.  The Hollis loop returns to the Dunstable rest stop where you can fill your water bottles before setting off on the last leg of the century to Sudbury.  Sandwich fixings will be available at the finish.

Links to Last Year's Route shown below

The 2025 event site in RideWithGPS is here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/393743-2025-nvp-apple-country-century

 2025 routes listed below and are available on RideWithGPS

• 25 Mile Route

• 50 Mile Route

• 67 Mile Route

• 100 Mile Route

 Starting Location

All rides start and finish at the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, 390 Lincoln St., Sudbury, MA.

Directions

• • From the north (Littleton, MA): Route 2 east to exit 42 to merge into Route 27 South; Route 117 East; Right turn on Pantry Rd.; Left on Lincoln Rd.

  • From the east (Route 128): Take route 20 West; Right turn on Route 27 North; Right turn on Concord Rd.; Right turn on Lincoln Rd.

  • From the west (Marlboro, MA): Take Route 20 East; Left on Union Ave.; Cross Route 27; Continue on Concord Rd.; Right turn on Lincoln Rd.

All 100 mile riders are asked to begin by 9am, and 67 and 50 mile riders by 10am. All others should begin riding by 11am.

Registration 

Register online here, using BikeReg.com.  Registration opens Soon.  Preregistration required for the 50-, 67-, and 100-mile routes.  Preregistration cost for NVP members is $50, non-members $70 (plus a small BikeReg.com user fee). Online registration will close at 8 pm on Aug 27.

Registering the day of the event will be available for the 25-mile route. The cost is $20 for all 25-mile riders. 

Cyclists registering by August 10 can order a souvenir t-shirt for pick-up at check-in.  T-shirts will be available in sizes S-2XL, $21 each.  

Check-in on Saturday will begin at 7am and moves quickly.

Safety

Helmets are required, no ear buds and you must sign a release form! Only e-bikes without a throttle are allowed.

MINOR Release - under 18 years of age - needs to be filled out and signed in person by parent or guardian at check-in.

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