NCF Batacular Bike Race 2026
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Nantucket, Massachusetts
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the NCF Batacular Bike Race 2026, taking place on Sunday, October 25th, in the stunning surroundings of Nantucket! Kicking off at 9:00 a.m. from the picturesque Milestone cranberry bogs at 220 Milestone Road, this event marks the 5th Annual Batacular Mountain Bike Race. Participants can choose between two exciting race distances: a single loop of 8.4 miles or a double loop of 16.8 miles, perfect for both novice and experienced riders. The course winds through NCF's beautiful Middle Moors trails, featuring sandy dirt roads and challenging technical sections.
Not only will you enjoy the thrill of the race, but your participation also supports the vital work of protecting Nantucket's natural resources. After conquering the trails, join us for a family-friendly Fall Festival filled with live music, delicious food trucks, and seasonal treats, including NCF cranberries! Make sure to wear your helmet and bring your own water bottle, as an aid station will be available to keep you fueled with water and Halloween candy. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in Nantucket!
Not only will you enjoy the thrill of the race, but your participation also supports the vital work of protecting Nantucket's natural resources. After conquering the trails, join us for a family-friendly Fall Festival filled with live music, delicious food trucks, and seasonal treats, including NCF cranberries! Make sure to wear your helmet and bring your own water bottle, as an aid station will be available to keep you fueled with water and Halloween candy. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in Nantucket!
Organiser's Description
NCF'S 5TH ANNUAL BATACULAR MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE!
WHEN: Sunday, October 25 at 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Start and finish at 220 Milestone Road, the scenic Milestone cranberry bogs.
Experience the beauty of the Nantucket's open spaces by riding through NCF's Middle Moors trails. Choose your challenge: a single loop of 8.4 miles or a double loop of 16.8 miles.
Your participation supports NCFs vital work protecting Nantuckets natural resources through ecological research, public access to 9,000 acres of land, and environmental education.
DETAILS:
Recommended bikes: mountain or fat tire bikes; experienced riders may also use gravel or cyclocross bikes.
Helmets are mandatory.
The course features sandy dirt roads, winding single-track trails, and technical sections with rocks, roots, and scrub oak obstacles.
Typical lap times range from 35 minutes for the fastest riders to about 60 minutes.
An aid station at Altar Rock (about halfway through) will offer water and Halloween candy to keep you energized.
Please bring your own water bottle.
After the race, join us for the family-friendly Fall Festival with live music, food trucks, NCF cranberries, and more!
If you would like the .gpx file for your bike computer, please click here [https://strava.app.link/aaY0Umvewsb?%24fallback_url=https%3A%2F%2Fstrava.com%2Froutes%2F3141429392702984410%3Futm_medium%3Dweb_embed%26utm_source%3Droute_embed&strava_deeplink_url=strava%3A%2F%2Froutes%2F3141429392702984410] for the Strava file or email dodell@nantucketconservation.org.
WHEN: Sunday, October 25 at 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Start and finish at 220 Milestone Road, the scenic Milestone cranberry bogs.
Experience the beauty of the Nantucket's open spaces by riding through NCF's Middle Moors trails. Choose your challenge: a single loop of 8.4 miles or a double loop of 16.8 miles.
Your participation supports NCFs vital work protecting Nantuckets natural resources through ecological research, public access to 9,000 acres of land, and environmental education.
DETAILS:
Recommended bikes: mountain or fat tire bikes; experienced riders may also use gravel or cyclocross bikes.
Helmets are mandatory.
The course features sandy dirt roads, winding single-track trails, and technical sections with rocks, roots, and scrub oak obstacles.
Typical lap times range from 35 minutes for the fastest riders to about 60 minutes.
An aid station at Altar Rock (about halfway through) will offer water and Halloween candy to keep you energized.
Please bring your own water bottle.
After the race, join us for the family-friendly Fall Festival with live music, food trucks, NCF cranberries, and more!
If you would like the .gpx file for your bike computer, please click here [https://strava.app.link/aaY0Umvewsb?%24fallback_url=https%3A%2F%2Fstrava.com%2Froutes%2F3141429392702984410%3Futm_medium%3Dweb_embed%26utm_source%3Droute_embed&strava_deeplink_url=strava%3A%2F%2Froutes%2F3141429392702984410] for the Strava file or email dodell@nantucketconservation.org.
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NCF Batacular Bike Race 2026
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$64.60
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220 Milestone Road, Nantucket, 02554, MA, United States
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