NCF Batacular Bike Race 2026
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Nantucket, Massachusetts
- Price $64.60
- Races 2 races
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Get ready for an exhilarating day at the NCF Batacular Bike Race 2026, taking place on Sunday, October 25th, 2026, in the beautiful surroundings of Nantucket! This exciting event marks the 4th Annual Batacular Mountain Bike Race, starting and finishing at the scenic Milestone cranberry bogs at 220 Milestone Road. Participants can choose between two thrilling race distances: a challenging single loop of 8.4 miles or a more demanding double loop of 16.8 miles.
As you navigate through NCF's Middle Moors trails, you'll experience the stunning natural beauty of Nantucket, with sandy dirt roads and winding single-track paths that will test your skills against rocks and roots. Helmets are mandatory, and riders are encouraged to bring mountain bikes or fat tire bikes, with experienced cyclists able to use gravel or cyclocross bikes. Plus, an aid station at Altar Rock will keep you fueled with water and Halloween candy along the way! After the race, join the family-friendly Fall Festival for live music, delicious food trucks, and NCF cranberries. Don’t miss this chance to support the Nantucket Conservation Foundation's vital work while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors!
As you navigate through NCF's Middle Moors trails, you'll experience the stunning natural beauty of Nantucket, with sandy dirt roads and winding single-track paths that will test your skills against rocks and roots. Helmets are mandatory, and riders are encouraged to bring mountain bikes or fat tire bikes, with experienced cyclists able to use gravel or cyclocross bikes. Plus, an aid station at Altar Rock will keep you fueled with water and Halloween candy along the way! After the race, join the family-friendly Fall Festival for live music, delicious food trucks, and NCF cranberries. Don’t miss this chance to support the Nantucket Conservation Foundation's vital work while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
NCF's 4th 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 for the Strava file [https://www.strava.com/routes/3141429392702984410] 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 for the Strava file [https://www.strava.com/routes/3141429392702984410] or email dodell@nantucketconservation.org.
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