{"id":46726,"date":"2025-07-07T19:20:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T19:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/46726\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T19:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T19:20:18","slug":"nyc-century-bike-tour-returns-this-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/46726\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Century Bike Tour Returns This September"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dust off your spandex and grease that chain: the <a href=\"https:\/\/nyccentury.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">NYC Century Bike Tour<\/a> is back. After a six-year break, the city\u2019s legendary 100-mile ride returns on Sunday, September 21 and New York\u2019s cycling community is ready to roll.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/newyork\/news\/this-new-york-borough-topped-the-list-of-best-u-s-cities-for-cyclists-062625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This New York borough topped the list of best U.S. cities for cyclists<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Billed as the only urban century ride in the U.S., the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/newyork\/things-to-do\/nyc-century\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NYC Century<\/a> isn\u2019t your average park loop. Organized by Transportation Alternatives and revived in partnership with WNYC, this year\u2019s tour honors the late Roger Herz, a transit advocate and TA co-founder. His estate helped bring the ride back for a one-time return, now officially called the Roger Herz Memorial NYC Century Bike Tour.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 1990 with just 200 riders, the event grew into a major cycling milestone, attracting over 5,000 participants at its peak. The route covers four boroughs (sorry, Staten Island), with riders cruising through parks, along greenways and across 100 miles of NYC streets\u2014grit, cracks and all.<\/p>\n<p>Not ready for the full century? No problem. A 15-mile family-friendly route will be offered, with more options expected to be announced soon. The course won\u2019t shut down streets, but it will include marked paths, staffed rest stops and a Finish Festival at the end.<\/p>\n<p>Training tips from veterans? You don\u2019t need to be in pro-peloton shape, but a decent bike, plenty of carbs and a padded seat go a long way. \u201cWhat suffers is your ass,\u201d one rider <a href=\"https:\/\/gothamist.com\/news\/the-nyc-century-bike-tour-is-making-a-comeback-do-you-have-what-it-takes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told Gothamist<\/a>. Still, it\u2019s not about speed\u2014it\u2019s about showing up and seeing the city in a new way.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is now open: $105 for adults, $60 for children under 14. Rental bikes are available through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/newyork\/shopping\/the-best-bike-shops-in-new-york-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bicycle Habitat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After a long hiatus, the NYC Century is more than just a comeback. It\u2019s a chance to take over the streets, connect with thousands of fellow riders and experience the city from the saddle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dust off your spandex and grease that chain: the NYC Century Bike Tour is back. 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