September 21, 2025
North Shore Century 2025
Gillson Park
800 Gillson Park Drive Wilmette, IL 60091
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About this event

Join us on Sunday, September 21 when the Evanston Bicycle Club presents one of Chicagoland's premiere rides - The 40th annual North Shore Century.

You’ll ride through beautiful neighborhoods, view unique architectural treasures, pedal down tree-lined streets and feel the refreshing breezes of Lake Michigan while enjoying the flat to rolling countryside between Chicago and Wisconsin. 

Choose the ride that’s right for you – 100, 62, 50 or 25 miles.

  • Routes are clearly marked on road pavement.
  • Route cue sheets are available in print or digital download.
  • Multiple rest stops offer food & beverage plus mechanical support.
  • Radio-directed SAG vehicles provide mid-ride assistance for emergencies.

Event details and schedule

The North Shore Century starts & finishes at the Gillson Park Lakeview Center in Wilmette.

Check-in opens at 6am; check-in ends at 11am.

  • Please bring Active.com confirmation e-mail with QR code to speed your check-in.
  • Route cue sheets & NSC wristband ID are provided at check-in; The wristband is your "ticket" to rest stop & SAG support. 

Event closes at 6pm; Rest stop hours vary by location.  To complete routes before ride support ends, consider the latest start time for your route:

  • 100-mile riders - 7am
  • 50 and 62-mile riders start - 10am                         
  • 25-mile riders - 11 am

T-shirt orders must be claimed by 11am; claimed shirts may be held on request until 6pm.

See website for details: www.northshorecentury.org.

Don’t forget your helmet, visible clothing, and your bike in good riding condition.

Registrations ends Sunday, September 21 at 11:00 am, or when capacity is reached.

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Gillson Park800 Gillson Park Drive Wilmette, IL 60091View Map
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Cycling - Adult 18 and over ($50 Sept 8 to Sept. 20, $60 Sept. 21
in 81 days $50.00
$40.00
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