Ride Day Info

The Sadistic Century takes place in the hills and valleys surrounding Menomonie, WI. With over 30 climbs and an 8,819 foot elevation gain, this ride is both challenging and beautiful. Event distances include a 200 km, a full century (100 miles), a metric century (100 kilometers), and a 60 kilometers ride. Come for the hills, conquer the climbs, and stay for the party. Post-ride meal, refreshments and beer will be provided to all participants.

Ride Info:

  • Date: August 10, 2024
  • Time: 6:15 AM registration, 7:00 AM rolling century start, other loops later
  • Start/End Location: Dunn County Recreation Park: 620 17th Street, Menomonie WI 54751 (map)

After Party:
Each participant will receive a meal and free beer. Additional meals and beer for family and friends will be available for a free-will donation.

Showers are available at the finish, but participants must provide their own towels and toiletries.

Ride Support:

Aid stations and sag support will be provided until 4:00 p.m., riders will be pulled from the course if necessary.  Please plan your start time and ride accordingly.  Please note that the 40 mile aid station will be closing at 12:00 p.m., and the 70 mile aid station will be closing at 3:00 p.m.

Routes (updates for 2024 later):

Download all Routes (FIT, GPX, and TPX file formats) from a zip file: https://sadisticcentury.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023ROUTES.zip

RideWithGPS.com has been used to create the routes for the event. You can use your phone with the free RideWithGPS App on your smartphone and let it provide turn-by-turn navigation from your jersey pocket. Apple Store link and Play Store link for Ride with GPS. Install and create free account.

The Sadistic Century routes is published at RideWithGPS.  Use this link to access the routes on Ride with GPS. Print your own queue sheets if you want. No printouts available at registration.

Menomonie Information:

Visit Explore Menomonie for information on Explore, Stay, Dine, Plan.