North Shore Century 2025

Sunday 21st September 2025

Lakeview Center Gillson Park: 800 Gillson Park Drive, Wilmette, United States

Cycling


Activities

  • Cycling - Adult 18 and over ($50 Sept 8 to Sept. 20, $60 Sept. 21
  • Cycling - Youth

Description

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.

This year a 40th anniversary NSC jersey is available for purchase.   Use this link to order from the Primal NSC webstore.  Orders made by July 16 will be received before Sept. 21.

Event details and schedule

The North Shore Century starts & finishes at the Gillson Park Lakeview Center, 800 Gillson Park Drive, Wilmette, IL 60091.

Check-in opens at 6am; check-in ends at 11am, or when capacity is full.

  • 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
  • 62 mile route - 9 am
  • 50 mile route -10am                         
  • 25-mile route - 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.

Organised by

Evanston Bike Club

P.O. Box 1981, Evanston

Phone: 3122874046

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