Century Challenge 2026

Join BNB for our Century Challenge Ride - a long-distance fundraising ride that celebrates the best components of cycling in New England, without the crowds or high fundraising commitments of other charity rides.

The Century Challenge is a low-key, semi-supported ride with two staffed rest stops (one on the 63 mile route, two on the 105 mile route) and a roving mechanic for support; plus suggested cafe, water, and bathroom stops along the route for you. Rise to the challenge on October 4th!

Looking for ways to train before the ride? Check out local cycling groups Women on Wheels and Brothers on Bikes to find the best ride for you!

Choose your Century Challenge!

Making your training plans for 2026? Set your sights on our Imperial (100 miles) or Metric Century (100 kilometers / 63 miles) routes! Stay posted for details on group training rides this summer - sign up for our monthly E-News to make sure you stay in the loop!

What’s Included?

Your small registration fee covers the costs of putting on the event, while every dollar raised goes towards funding our local and global programs. Riders who raise $1,500 before ride day will receive a custom long-sleeved jersey! We'll have these delivered directly to you, just in time for fall cycling in New England.

Why Ride?

Ride with like-minded cyclists on some of the best roads for cycling in the Boston area with our tried-and-tested routes. You'll be contributing to a great cause, positively impacting lives locally and globally.

Riders who raise $1,500 before ride day will receive a custom long-sleeved jersey.

Bragging rights: you conquered a 'Century Ride!'

Your fundraising efforts contribute directly to our work locally and globally. Because of riders like you, we’re able to:

• Advocate for safe and equitable transportation options in Boston;

• Ship 1,500 bikes to our partners in the Global South; and

• Empower 30+ young people in Boston as paid Youth Apprentices, giving them a foundation for economic mobility.

Volunteer

Coming soon!

Ride with Bikes Not Bombs — ride for change!

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