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2017Tour de Nebraska
Handbook
Everything you need to know about Tour de Nebraska... but were afraid to ask!
30th Annual!
Table of ContentsWelcome Letter from Rich and Susan ..............................................................................................p. 2TDN Culture: We are Family! ............................................................................................................... p. 3Early Morning Manners ........................................................................................................................ p. 3TDN's Support and Gear (SAG) ........................................................................................................... p. 3Route Markers ...................................................................................................................................... p. 3How to Signal for Help ......................................................................................................................p. 3-4Private SAGs ........................................................................................................................................ p. 4TDN Gravel Routes .............................................................................................................................. p. 4Training Tips ......................................................................................................................................... p. 4Training Rides ...................................................................................................................................... p. 4Use Your Gears .................................................................................................................................... p. 4
Weather ...............................................................................................................................................p. 5In Case of Emergency .......................................................................................................................... p. 5Meals: How Much Cash Should I Bring? .............................................................................................. p. 5Community Rest Stops: Support the Local Communities!.................................................................... p. 5Health Tips: Eat, Drink and Sunscreen!................................................................................................ p. 5Newcomer's Reception is 6:30 p.m., Wed., June 21 in Loup City ........................................................ p. 6
TDN Hospitality and Merch Tent .......................................................................................................p. 6Daily Massages .................................................................................................................................... p. 6Minor Reports Nightly/Items for Sale .................................................................................................... p. 6TDN Yoga ............................................................................................................................................. p. 6Guaranteed Hot Showers by Pork Belly Ventures ................................................................................ p. 6Our Partnership with Ride With GPS.................................................................................................... p. 7Meet the TDN Staff ............................................................................................................................... p. 7TDN Sponsors ..................................................................................................................................... p. 8
TDN Awards ....................................................................................................................................p.9-10Lodging List ........................................................................................................................................ p. 11
Suggested Packing List ...................................................................................................................p. 12Emergency Contact/Thank You List ................................................................................................... p. 13TDN Safety Rules: Safety is Our #1 Mission ....................................................................................... p.14How to be a Safe and Courteous Tourist .......................................................................................p. 15-16
Advice for Rookie Riders ................................................................................................................p. 17Tour de Nebraska Code of Ethics for Participants and Organizers ................................................... p. 18CYCLE WORKS: Tour de Nebraska's Official Bike Shop! ................................................................. p. 19Map to Our Start and End Host Community St. Paul, Nebraska ........................................................ p. 20Overall Route Map (tentative as of 3-17)............................................................................................ p. 21
Tentative Daily Itinerary .............................................................................................................p. 22-27TDN Trivia .......................................................................................................................................... p. 28Next Year's Dates: June 21-25, 2017 (30th ANNIVERSARY TOUR!) ................................................ p. 29
We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones on our 2017 Tour de Nebraska, and celebrating our 30th Anniversary with you! If you have any questions before the tour begins, please email or call us at: [email protected] or 402-440-3227. Until then--RIDE! RIDE! RIDE!
March 30, 2017
Dear Tour de Nebraska participants,
Congratulations! You are one of 450 adventure seekers who will be riding our 30th Anniversary Tour de Nebraska -- a fun-filled, non-competitive bicycle tour, set for June 21-25, 2017. We can hardly wait for the fun to begin!
This handbook will help you prepare for what could possibly be the best adventure of your life! Please read it carefully, as it is packed full of tips, new information and tentative daily itineraries. Remember, this information is tentative but by providing it now, we hope to give you more time to prepare for the tour. You'll receive updated information via our smart phone app in mid-June, so everything you need will be on your smartphone (don't forget to bring it along).
5 FUN Things You Need to do by April 10 (besides paying your taxes!):
1) Register for gravel options, River Tanking Adventure and other Saturday ride options via Eventbrite.2) Order a 30th Anniversary Tour de Nebraska Jersey. TDN Jersey Day is Friday!3) Sign up for Shower Truck if you want guaranteed hot showers and private dressing room, etc. Only $25--what a deal! High school showers are included in your basic registration fee.4) Sign up for the St. Paul Rotary Club Steak Supper the night before the tour, Tuesday, June 20th, at the Howard County Fairgrounds in St. Paul. Email: Fred Meyer at: [email protected] no later than June 1. 5) READ this TDN handbook!
Rich, Susan and Murphy the Boxer
Everything you need to know about ...
Tour de Nebraska 2017
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TDN CULTURE: We are family!Tour de Nebraska has a culture that is open and friendly! While some people like to just hang out and relax at the campsite after the day's ride, others like to go swimming, tour the town and see historic sites. A few even seek out local establishments for rehydration and bonding. Some towns plan special activities or entertainment. Whatever you like, kick back, relax and have some fun! Remember, Tour de Nebraska is like a "day camp for adults."
Early Morning Manners and ExpectationsTour de Nebraska is primarily a camping bicycle tour. Some people start to rise and shine around 5:30-6 a.m. Others like to sleep later, which is fine. If you are an early riser (before 5:30 a.m.), PLEASE SHOW CONSIDERATION TO YOUR FELLOW TOURISTS by being as quiet as possible. If you want to get up earlier, please stake your tent or your sleeping bags away from others so you won't disturb those who are still sleeping. (This also applies to those who snore). Early risers (before 5:30 a.m.): leave your luggage NEXT TO the Penske truck. Do not throw it inside as the truck sometimes serves as a bedroom for our crew.
After 6 a.m., however, please load your own gear on the truck! All you have to do is walk up the ramp and place your bags inside the truck. Loading the truck is a fun, bonding activity and designed to save wear and tear on our devoted crew! For those staying at motels, please stack your bags together in one place in front of the lobby if possible. Breakfast is served anytime from 6-8 a.m. every day, so everyone should be packed up, bags in the Penske truck and eating breakfast by 8 a.m. and on the road shortly after. Please be on the road no later than 8 a.m. in order to take full advantage of our rest stops!
Note: Fruit, water and air pumps (with schrader and presta attachments) will be available by the SAG vans each morning, so please help yourself.
TDN's Support and Gear (SAG)!SAG Wagons: A car or truck that picks up or otherwise assists riders who have had to stop riding, either due to fatigue, injury or mechanical failure. This is primarily a touring term. Racers call the corresponding vehicle the "broom wagon." Some people believe that the term derives from the verb "SAG," others maintain that it is an acronym for "Support And Gear." You’ll see four official Tour de Nebraska SAG vehicles on the road each day: a 24' big yellow (or white) Penske truck and a smaller 16' "Baby Penske" for luggage, Kris Sonderup's Cycle Works black pickup and two white SAG vehicles provided by Honda of Lincoln.
In addition, we'll have our TDN Riding Ambassadors who will provide encouragement and assistance along the route as needed. Thank you Shari Rosso, Tammy Walter and David Hill! We'll introduce our entire SAG crew the first morning of the tour.
Rich will drive one of the Hondas (with Murphy) each day. Complimentary fruit, water and air are available in the SAG wagons at all times. When you see one of our vehicles stopped along the road, help yourself! All of our official SAG vehicles will be marked with a tag "OFFICIAL TDN SAG" in the rear window.
Route Markers--Neon spray paint on cornersFollow your daily route maps. We use neon orange spray paint (with approval from the NE Roads Dept.) to mark the shoulders or right side of the highway with directional arrows and our trademark "TDN." We will mark every turn (not the straightaways) along the route. If you have a question, please consult your map. Study them before each day's ride and refer to them if you are not sure about a turn. Special thanks to Debe Dockhorn and Denise Fischer of the Cycle Works team who do an incredible job marking the course.
The first SAG will leave camp about 7 a.m. If you choose to leave earlier than 7 a.m., you may not see a SAG until later, so please follow your map! This year, we will have open/close times for each of our rest stops, so plan accordingly. Also, we are not responsible for riders who choose not to follow the official TDN route. Remember, SAGs are for emergency mechanical or medical purposes, so PLEASE stop in every town and rest stop to fill your bottles, use the restroom and eat a snack. DO NOT bypass a town or rest stop, then flag down a SAG for water a few miles down the road.
How to Signal for HelpTDN SAG vehicles will pass you during the day or stop along the road to hand out fruit and water. Our drivers will give you a friendly toot of the horn as they pass. If you are okay and don't need help, simply give the thumbs up sign. If you need the SAG to stop, signal by placing your hand on top of your head (see right). The SAG will pull over at the next crossroad or at the top of the next hill. All SAG cell numbers are available on the Guidebook app, which will be available in June.
Our crew works hard to keep your journey pleasant and safe. Please remember that the SAGs are designed to provide EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE in case you have a breakdown, medical problem or something else you can't handle by yourself. The SAGs can sometimes get bogged down with requests. We work from the back, so fast riders or those who seldom stop may not see a SAG wagon all day.
Private SAG VehiclesWe will also have some "private" SAGs--driven by friends and family members of those participating. These vehicles will be marked with a special tag "PRIVATE SAG" in the back window. We ask that these private SAGs also make water available to others who need it or report any problems to our SAG crew, whose phone numbers will be provided on the final itinerary. We expect drivers of private SAG vehicles to drive safely as they make their way along the route.
TDN Gravel RoutesWe are excited to offer gravel options 3 of the 5 days this year, thanks to the planning efforts of Rick Dockhorn of Cycle Works. Gravel riders should be prepared to carry extra fruit, energy bars or additional food source, and plenty of water. Gravel routes do not intersect with our rest stops in towns along the paved routes. We also recommend that you have at least 32mm tires on your bike. Gravel riders will leave from the Penske at 7:30 a.m. unless otherwise posted.
Training TipsWe can't emphasize enough how proper mental and physical training can enhance your experience on Tour de Nebraska. Weather also plays an important role in this physical and mental challenge. To prepare, you should be riding your bike at least 3-4 times a week: 20-30 miles on short rides and a 30-50 mile ride on the weekends once a week at least 4-6 weeks before the tour begins on June 21.
Training RidesCheck your area for local training rides. The Great Plains Bicycling Club of Lincoln hosts a number of great rides. Check out: www.greatplainsbikeclub.org
Use Your Gears Your bike has gears. Use them. You are aerobically much more efficient and your body will last longer if you "spin" (70-90 revolutions per minute--rpm) in easy gears. Almost every year, we see folks grinding big gears--and end up with ice on their knees at the end of the day. This is not a race, so go your own pace and enjoy!
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WeatherWeather in Nebraska is beautiful, yet unpredictable. The average high for June is 85 degrees, the average low is 60. We've had 100 degree temps, lows in the 50s, headwinds and some heavy rain on past tours. Best advice: be prepared for anything. Rain or shine, keep your chin up and be flexible! Good humor works well too.
If threatening weather happens during the day, please consult weather info if available, find the nearest town and seek shelter. Please get off the road if there is a heavy rain or hail. In these situations, visibility is reduced and vehicles may not see you. Most of the time, a bad weather cell will pass over within 1/2 hour or so. Our advice is to find a town, check the weather and wait for it to pass. If there isn't a town in sight, you can find a farmhouse or sheltered area to wait it out. We will also text instructions in the case of emergency weather conditions.
In Case of an EmergencyWe develop an emergency plan with the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Local authorities will alert us if we need to take extra precautions. We will text instructions in the case of emergency weather conditions, so keep your phone handy. If you don't have a phone, find a friend who does. In case of any medical emergency on the road, please call 911.
Meals: How Much Cash $$ Do I Bring?All meals other than Wednesday's complimentary kick-off breakfast and Saturday's Awards Banquet will be at your own expense. We arrange for evening meals and breakfasts (at your own cost), which are usually served by local community organizations or area restaurants. We also designate a lunch stop and rest stops each day along the route. Our favorites are pie stops! Please bring cash for community rest stops which generally ask for “free will donations” to support a local cause or fundraising project. Delicious food is aplenty in rural Nebraska, and we suggest you bring $50/day to support our communities, and cash for rest stops.
Our breakfasts are 6-8 a.m. and community suppers are 5-7 p.m. Always the same and easy to remember! You can eat anytime between those times. More details about meals will be included in the FINAL itinerary available via Guidebook app on or before June 12. We'll list lunch stops on your map and itinerary.
Community Rest Stops--Support Their Effort and Hospitality!Our goal is to have a rest stop every 15-20 miles. TDN Assistant Director Barb Waite works very closely with every community to make plans for food, restrooms and activities, so please support their efforts and hospitality! It is very important to stop in every town/rest stop to fill up your water bottles, use the restroom and eat a snack. These small communities go out of their way to welcome us AND the money raised goes to some wonderful community projects. We recommend that you carry at least $250 or so in small bills as many of these rest stops are supported with "free will offerings" and are not equipped to take plastic. The SAGs always stop at all towns and rest stops as well, so it is a good way to catch them if needed. Be a good TDN Ambassador and support our friendly and generous local communities!
Remote Rest Stops: You'll see this reference in our itinerary. Remote rest stops are those "in the middle of nowhere," set up especially to offer you the bare essentials: a butt break, snack, water and porta potties.
Health Tips--Eat, Drink Plenty, Use Sunscreen, Lip ProtectionTo maintain your energy level, please fill your water bottles at every opportunity, stop at every town to rest, and also carry an energy bar or some other emergency food source. Stopping at least every hour gives you an opportunity to replenish yourself, take a "butt break" and explore the local surroundings.
Drink before you're thirsty and eat before you're hungry. A rule of thumb is to drink one water bottle each hour. Use lots of sunscreen and lip protection with at least 30 SPF-and make sure it's not out of date. We also recommend that you ride with a buddy or in a group so you can help each other out if needed (besides, it's more fun!).
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Newcomer's Reception is 6:30 p.m. Wed., June 21 in Loup City!Rookie TDN riders are invited to this meet-and-greet casual reception to visit with TDN veterans about the first day on the ride and ask how you can make your next four days on TDN comfortable and fun! No question is a dumb question! This is a valuable opportunity to network with a wealth of cycling knowledge. TDN Ambassadors Tammy Walter, David Hill, Shari Rosso, Amy Potter, Clayton Streich, Ray Stevens and other TDN vets are your hosts for this fun social reception. Join us! Location: American Legion, 141 N 7th St.
TDN Hospitality and Merchandise TentThe Tour de Nebraska Hospitality Tent will be set up each afternoon near TDN Headquarters, where you'll find cold refreshments, including beer, at the end of each day's ride. Alcohol is not allowed on school grounds, so our local host community will help us designate a space. Please use discretion! Have one on us, then spend a little with the locals! Extra jerseys and other TDN merchandise will be for sale at TDN Hospitality Tent throughout the 5 days. Stay tuned!
Ease Your Pain-Daily MassagesLauren Warthen, Lynn Potter and Pat Spencer, our licensed massage therapists, will be available to do massages for a reasonable fee in the afternoons (Wed.-Sat.) during tour.
Minor Repairs Nightly/Items for SaleMechanics from Cycle Works will be available for minor repairs at the campsite every afternoon. Chain lube and air pumps are available for your use at all times, so please help yourself. However, please don't ask to borrow tools, other than the pumps.
Cycle Works will have items for sale including tires, tubes, more comfortable saddles, power bars, cycle computers, clothing, etc. If you have an uncommon tire or tube size, please bring extras along with you. If they are bulky, we'll be happy to carry these items for you (please tag these items with your name).
TDN YogaFREE yoga sessions during the 2017 Tour de Nebraska will be led by the "Tidball sisters,” Amy Tidball Bidrman and Ann Tidball Kaseman. It will be their first TDN, and we are excited to have the inspiring energy of these two along for the ride.
Amy and Ann will lead three, 30-minute sessions every afternoon with restorative and opening postures for 25 minutes (twists, forward bends, hip openers, shoulder openings and a little core), followed by 5 minutes of stillness (meditation, savasana). The moments of stillness will serve as our transition time between sessions.
Sessions run from 3-3:30, 3:30-4, and 4-4:30 p.m. No experience necessary to join one or all of the sessions. There is no need to bring a yoga mat unless you really want to, otherwise a towel will suffice, or just the grass. Almost all postures will be kneeling or seated or lying down. Biking clothes or anything comfortable and loose-fitting with a bit of stretch to it will be fine. Ann and Amy are looking forward to working through the kinks and breathing deep with all of you!
Pork Belly Ventures: Guaranteed Hot Showers Package!In 2017, we are happy to partner with Pork Belly Ventures of Iowa to offer an optional shower service package for $25 that includes fresh towels, unlimited daily private hot showers and dressing rooms, phone charging stations and hot coffee (with cups, creamer, sugar, etc.) every morning. The shower service package will begin 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 21 and run through 5 p.m., Saturday June 24. Coffee service ends at 8 a.m. Sunday. Showers service ends 5 p.m. on Sunday. This is an optional service and pre-registration is required: Pork Belly Ventures with TDN.
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Our New Partnership with Ride with GPS!As many of you know, Susan loves to travel and one of her favorite destinations is the annual National Bicycle Tourism Conference where she picks up tips on how to improve Tour de Nebraska. A few years ago, she met Kevin, Zach and the founders of Ride with GPS from Oregon. These guys are cyclists who developed an app for cyclists, which Susan started using to create TDN route maps.
This year, we're excited to announce that Tour de Nebraska has a Club Account with Ride with GPS, which allows us to provide all TDN route maps and benefits of the paid features of Ride with GPS to all of our registered riders (at no cost to you). Benefits include voice navigation and offline maps in the mobile app, advanced turn notifications on TCX files, and PDF maps and cuesheets. You will receive a link once we finalize our final GPS route maps by June 12.
MEET THE TDN STAFF: Our staff has nearly 150 years of combined experience in organizing and supporting events.
TDN Founders and Organizers: Rich and Susan RodenburgAvid cyclists who have ridden in Europe and throughout the United States, Rich and Susan Rodenburg created Tour de Nebraska in 1988 as a fun way for cyclists of all ages to experience the beauty and friendliness of rural Nebraska. Since then, cyclists from nearly every state and many countries have participated. Rich owned two bike shops, Bike Pedalers and the Walton Trail Company, between 1983-2005 before selling the shops to start Nebraska Home Sales in 2005. Susan has her own business, SLR Communications, which primarily raises private funds for parks in the Lincoln area. Both are charter board members and past presidents of the Great Plains Trails Network, which has raised millions of dollars for trails in and around Lancaster County. Susan now serves as Secretary for the Nebraska Trails Foundation. During TDN, Susan rides with "her pack" while Rich and Murphy the Boxer (interim mascot) manage the SAG crew!
TDN's Official Bike Shop: Cycle Works of Lincoln!Kris Sonderup is the owner of Cycle Works of Lincoln (NE), our official Tour de Nebraska Bicycle Shop. In addition to Kris, the Cycle Works Team includes Rick Dockhorn and a few others from the shop. Before the ride, please visit Cycle Works at 27th and Vine in Lincoln to get your bike in shape and everything you'll need for a comfortable, successful experience on Tour de Nebraska. During the tour, the Cycle Works crew sets up every afternoon in camp for bike repairs, marks routes, SAGs the highways, provides moral support and a ton of other things to make TDN a smooth operation! Minor adjustments are always free, with parts available for purchase. We appreciate our partnership with Cycle Works as Kris and his gang share our mission which is to make TDN a great experience for you!
TDN Assistant Tour Director Barb WaiteBarb Waite of Iowa, is TDN Assistant Tour Director. Barb has completed many TDNs in the past and wears many hats for us, but her specialty is working with all the small communities and rest stops along the route. We appreciate Barb's tremendous organizational skills and experience with bicycle tours including RAGBRAI, and her commitment and dedication to TDN.
TDN Assistant Director of Special Projects Charlie SchillingBack for his second year, Charlie is a cycling enthusiast and has nearly 30 years of experience producing and promoting events. An Iowa native, he is a perfect complement to our well-seasoned and experienced staff.
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Special Thanks to Our TDN SPONSORS!Bryan Block-Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, Lincoln
Kinkaider Brewery Co. of Broken BowScratchtown Brewery Co. of Ord
Honda of Lincoln: Brian KreuzbergNebraska Home Sales: Rich Rodenburg of Lincoln
Best Host TownAgain this year, we will be giving out Tour de Nebraska’s BEST HOST COMMUNITY awards, based on feedback from the riders (by ballot on Sunday). This is a $500 cash award for the community which receives the most votes for providing the most hospitality, spirit and fun for us!
Best Community Rest StopEvery year we offer $350 to the Best Rest Stop on the tour! An example of a winning effort--Liberty, Nebraska women won the prize for their aid station at a VFW Hall which was air conditioned and stocked with homemade cinnamon rolls, pies, pop, coffee and lots of friendly faces! Liberty women used the extra cash to buy American flags for the local cemetery.
Please vote for your favorite Host Town and Community Rest Stop on Sunday before you leave St. Paul!
Tour de Nebraska's AWARDS!Sophie Trophy Because our goal is to provide fun for participants on the Tour de Nebraska, we'd like to reward those who help us accomplish our mission. Riders do many wonderful things to qualify, like making someone laugh or helping them out when the going gets tough, sharing enthusiasm, and mingling with others. Named for our first mascot (Sophie Maree Larson Rodenburg), Sophie Trophy recipients generally do good deeds for fellow bikers regardless of how big of a hurry they’re in. They might stop to help a stranger change a tire, give away their extra tube, or help first-timers set up their tent in the rain.
"Share the love and make others feel like they too are part of our big, dysfunctional, happy family!"
Sophie Awards are presented at the TDN Awards Banquet on Saturday night. All you have to do is bring a good news story and prepare to share!
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Chain Gang Award Named for the Dundee Chain Gang bicycling club from Omaha, the Chain Gang Award honors the group that has the most number of members participating on the Tour de Nebraska. You don't have to have a "group" or a "team," but it is a fun option for families, riding clubs, etc. which often have their own matching jerseys. The Chain Gang Award winner receives a nice trophy at the TDN Awards Banquet.
2013: Dundee Chain Gang, Omaha2014: Dundee Chain Gang, Omaha2015: Dundee Chain Gang, Omaha2016: Just Sayin' Team, Lincoln
Tour de Nebraska Spirit AwardThe Tour de Nebraska Spirit Award is given annually during the last evening of the tour at the TDN Awards Banquet. It was created by a group of distinguished gentlemen from Kansas City, also fondly named Team Spirit, to inspire others to spread joy and humor during Tour de Nebraska. It is a traveling award and the Team honored must return on tour the following year to choose the next worthy recipient. The award itself is a roadkill cup mounted on a stylish wooden plaque.
The Team Spirit Award is based on the following behavior categories (of course these have been amply demonstrated by Team Spirit): S is for stamina: ride with ease and/or speed (considering age, conditioning, equipment) P is for personality: make acquaintances with other tour members, with town folk, and with local officials such as police, newspapers, mayors etc. I is for inspiration: sing, make gleeful gestures, and encourage other riders R is for roughing it: tent in any weather, enjoy the heat and distance, and ride with delight in the rain I is for interest: wear distinctive jerseys, team hats, or bestow objects of fun such as ice cream bars, pins, noise makers T is for tipping: one or both of these sub-areas merit consideration - tip the mug, shot class, tumbler and/or provide tips to other riders on how to bask in Nebraska and relish the experience - point out good stops along the way (pie, food, shade), must see sites, local color, or impromptu swimming, volleyball, face painting
The current Spirit Award Winner(s) is responsible for choosing the next Spirit Award Winner and making the presentation at the TDN Banquet. Winners must display deserving behaviors in most, if not all, of the six categories. Consulting with past winners is strongly encouraged. All TDN cyclists are eligible however, chances may be downgraded by overt attempts (AKA bribes) to manipulate the final decision.
Past Team Spirit Award Winners1996--Team Zoo Bar of Lincoln1997--Mike and Karen Smith1998--Susan and Rich Rodenburg -- organizers1999--Team Bike Me -- Jim Ferguson2000--Team Spirit -- Jim Nixon, Dale Basham, et. al2001--Chip Hackley of Lincoln 2002--Bob and Mary Torell of Lincoln 2003--Sharon Hagelgantz and Jennie Burianek of Lincoln2004--Cory Collins, TDN SAG Crew2005--Jan Keplinger, Team JAN, Omaha2006--Team ZooMen, Lincoln2007--Robert Pewthers, Lincoln2008--Bruce and Alisa Sandahl, Hastings2009--Albert Maxey, Sr., Lincoln2010--DiAnn White, Lincoln2011--Clayton Streich and Ray Stevens, Lincoln2012--Rhonda Revelle and Diane Miller, Team Husker, Lincoln2013--Coreen Frasier, Little Rock, Arkansas2014--David Hill, Tammy Walter and Shari Rosso, Lincoln2015--Karen Griffin and David Wood, Lincoln2016--Bill Utley, Lincoln and Kay Corell, Omaha (Team 1935)
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2016 Team Spirit AwardBill Utley and Kay Corell
Lodging LIST: 2017 Tour de Nebraska
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Back by POPULAR DEMAND:NO HASSLE TENT SERVICE!The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Outdoor Adventures' Hassle-Free Tent Service allows you more time to enjoy the tour and less time dealing with the "chores" like setting up your tent and transporting your gear. Each day you arrive at your designated campsite to find your luggage carefully placed inside your tent and hot coffee every morning!
Relax in a camp chair and wash the day away with a fresh towel. This service, available for an additional fee, begins on Tuesday, June 20. For more info, go to: NoHassleTentService
Tour de Nebraska is primarily a camping tour. We camp near high schools or in city parks with easy access to showers and all night restrooms. As we grow and expand, we try to meet the needs of our cyclists. Here is an overview of our accommodations:
TENT CAMPINGMost of our riders sleep in tents at the designated tent camping area, usually in the city park or around the high school. Some have arranged for the UNL tent service, at an additional cost.
INDOOR CAMPINGA few years ago, we added the option of “indoor camping” at school gyms or other facilities, regardless of the weather. Community shuttles will transfer your bags if necessary. If you plan to “indoor camp," pack your ear plugs and eye shades!
Note: Those with Tent Camping Only registrations must tent camp on their own or with the UNL Tent Service. These campers will only have access to indoor camping in the case of severe weather.
MOTELSIf you are staying at a motel, the best way to get there from the campground is to catch the community shuttle which generally operates noon-5 p.m. The next morning, please group your luggage together outside of the lobby or in a convenient place by 7:30 a.m. so the Penske truck can pick it up in the morning. A lodging list is available on the TDN website. If your motel is not on this list, please make arrangements to transport your bags back to TDN Headquarters by 7:30 a.m.
B&Bs, HOST HOMES OR WITH FRIENDS IN HOST COMMUNITIESIf you are staying somewhere not on the list, for example, with friends, at a host home, or a Bed and Breakfast, you may also catch the community shuttle. You'll need to make arrangements to transport your luggage back to TDN Headquarters (where the Penske is parked, usually the high school) by 7:30 a.m.
B&Bs OR MOTELS OUT OF TOWNIf you are staying out of town, you'll need to make arrangements to transport your luggage back to TDN Headquarters (where the Penske is parked, usually the high school) by 7:30 a.m. Ask your host if they are willing to help you, usually they are! If not, please let us know and we'll try our best to be accommodating.
ON YOUR BIKE:
Small tool kit with the following:
—tire levers
—adjusting tools/simple tool set
—patch kit
—spare tube
Frame pump and/or CO2 cartridge(s)
2 H20 bottles
Rear flashing taillight
Front light for foggy, rainy conditions
WHAT TO WEAR ON YOUR BIKE:
Helmet (mandatory)
Cycling gloves
Cycling mirror (for helmet or bike)
Cycling shoes (highly recommended)
Cycling shorts
Sun glasses (for eye protection)
WHAT's in Susan's Fanny Pack:Waterproof sunscreen Lip balm (w/sunscreen)Cotton hankerchief Butt butter (if needed) Energy bars, snacksCash for rest stops, ID, credit card Light jacket (for early mornings or air-conditioned stops.) Ibuprofen
Suggested packing list for Tour de Nebraska
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Rick Dockhorn'sHelpful Packing Tips:
1. Pack 2 soft-sided bags not to exceed 40 lbs. total: 1) with your personal stuff and 2) for your tent/camping gear. Do not put everything in one, huge bag. No plastic tubs!
2. Indoor campers: Air mattresses are allowed; cots that could damage the surface of a gym floor are not.
3. Make sure you can carry your own bags!
4. You may bring a bag chair, make it small and light!
WHAT TO PACK:
Cycling shorts (2 minimum)
Cycling jerseys/t-shirts (6 total)
Socks (3 pr)
Underwear (not under bike shorts!)
Windbreaker/rain jacket
Light sweater/long sleeve shirt
Jeans or long pants
Swimsuit if you swim
Camp shoes
Deodorant & toiletries
Wet wipes
Tent (if you sleep outdoors!)
Sleeping bag and pillow
Air mattress/pad
Quick Dry Towel
Ground cloth for tent
Mosquito and tick repellent
Clothes pins (to hang laundry)
Nylon cord to hang laundry
Flashlight
Ear plugs (to shut out snoring!)
Mobile phone & charger
Cable and lock
Ibuprofen
Backpack or small bag to take your
clothes, etc. to showers.
DON'T FORGET: GOOD HUMOR!!Tag your bags!
START AND END HOST: ST. PAUL Carolyn ScarboroughSt. Paul Chamber(308) [email protected]
Day 1, Wed., June 21: LOUP CITYChuck RadtkeCommunity Club/Loup City Diner(308) [email protected]
Community Contact List
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Day 2, Thurs., June 22: BROKEN BOWDonnis Hueftle-BullockBroken Bow Chamber(308) [email protected]
Day 3 and 4Fri., June 23 and Sat., June 24: ORDKristina FothOrd Chamber(308) [email protected]
Here is a list of our gracious hosts in each community in case you have questions about their towns! Also, it comes in handy in case you want to write a thank you note--this tour would be impossible without the help of our host communities!
SAFETY IS OUR #1 MISSION. TDN SAFETY RULES: By signing the waiver on your registration form, you agreed to abide by the following safety laws and regulations. Anyone who repeatedly does not follow these laws after being reminded to do so, or is reported by another cyclist or motorist, may be asked to leave the ride. If you see someone violating the laws and regulations, please report name or description of violator to tour organizers. You will remain anonymous.
We provide our route maps to the Nebraska State Patrol, County Sheriffs, Nebraska Emergency Management Agencies and local law enforcements, as well as the news media for a coordinated effort to keep you as safe as possible during the Tour de Nebraska.
The following is a summary of bicycle laws in Nebraska. This is not an inclusive listing. For more details, see Neb.Rev. Stat. §60-611; §60-680; §60-6,133; §60-6,142 to 60-6,144; §60-6,163, and §60-6,314 to 60-6,319. Local authorities may have additional regulations within their jurisdictions.
Bicyclists are required to follow the same rules of the road as motorists. A bicyclist riding on a highway generally has all the rights of a vehicle and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle (some exceptions do exist). Parents or guardians are responsible for the actions of children under the age of 18. Anyone under the age of 18 must be under the direct supervision of an adult.
Restricted Highways (Interstate and Freeway). Nebraska has laws that require reflectors and a light on bicycles for riding at night. The Nebraska State Patrol does not recommend riding a bicycle on rural state highways BEFORE SUNRISE or at night due to the higher speeds and reduced visibility.
Ride single file when riding on the highway. Bicyclists must ride single file when on the highway. This does not apply when riding on the surfaced shoulder. Bicyclists must signal their turn if they leave the shoulder to ride on the highway and yield the right-of-way to all other vehicles. If you are riding double on a road without shoulders, you are required to move into single file when vehicles approach from behind to avoid a safety hazard. NEVER RIDE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY.
Three-foot Passing Law. Motorists must maintain a safe distance of no less than three feet clearance when passing a bicycle.
Lights, Mirrors and Headphones. Tour de Nebraska STRONGLY recommends that you have a rear tail light and a rearview mirror and do NOT wear headphones while riding on the highway.
Helmets. An approved helmet must be worn at all times while you are on your bicycle!
Please review safety tips and State bicycle laws in the "Nebraska Bicycle Guide."
TDN SAFETY RULES: SAFETY IS OUR #1 MISSIONBy Rich and Susan Rodenburg, Tour de Nebraska organizers
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How to Be a Safe and Courteous TouristHere are some helpful best safety practices. Most pertain to riding safely in a group.
Watch out for the other guyWhen you ride with others, the most important thing is to be predictable. Other riders expect you to ride a straight line at a constant speed unless you communicate otherwise. Riding closely together with experienced cyclists can be frightening to newcomers, but more experienced riders know the pleasure and efficiency of riding in a group.
Look, then signal your moveAlways look ahead and behind before you make a move. Please wear a mirror on your helmet or glasses. Use hand and verbal signals to communicate with your fellow cyclists and with traffic. For left turns: put your left arm straight out to signal a left turn. For right turns: put your right arm straight out (or put your left arm out and up). To indicate slowing down or stopping, put your left arm out and down with your palm to the rear to signal slowing or stopping.
Warn OthersWhen you are riding in a group, you have a responsibility to warn the riders behind you about changes in your direction or speed. Call out "left turn" or "right turn" in addition to giving the appropriate hand signal. Announce changes well in advance. You must also warn of road hazards such as glass, potholes, gravel, rumble strips, etc. Point down to the right or left and call out "glass," "bump," "gravel," "hole," etc. so others behind you can avoid the obstacle. When passing other cyclists, ding a bell or call out "on your left."
Nebraska RoadsMany Nebraska highways do not have shoulders. We work closely with the NE Dept. of Roads and other officials to find the safest route possible. Always stay to the right of the shoulder or highway. Leave enough room between you and the edge of the road so you can move over safely if crowded by a car. Never ride in the middle of the road, ever! Use a mirror to watch for approaching traffic from ahead or the rear, call "car up" or "car back" in plenty of time and move safely over into single file. We do have a right to ride on the highways, but there's no sense challenging a vehicle that may contain a nervous driver or someone who may be jealous that you're out there having fun and he/she is not! Cyclists must follow all rules for motor vehicles--that includes stopping for stop signs! Please be conscious and considerate of all motorists. Did you know it takes about 10 extra gallons of fuel to get an 18-wheeler back up to speed after braking on a hill? We expect you to know the Nebraska laws regarding cycling.
Railroad TracksCross perpendicular to railroad tracks to avoid having the track divert your wheel from under you. Make sure you give the cyclists behind you ample warning so they can make adjustments. If you have to make deviations from your usual lane position, make sure you check traffic ahead and behind before you move. Never cross when the warning gates are down.
DogsDogs are unpredictable. Sometimes you don't even know they're there until they come running full force out of a farm yard. They're protecting their territory. Dogs can bite or hit your bike and cause an accident. If a dog approaches, continue riding (speed up if you can), yell "NO" as the dog gets closer. If they get close enough, spray them down with your water bottle.
CarsIf you are riding in a group, please ride in single file. The last person in the group needs to call out "car back" or "truck back" if there is a vehicle approaching from behind so everyone is prepared to maintain a straight line/and not pose a safety hazard to your group or the vehicle.
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worse, throwing something at you or stopping for a confrontation. Most of the time, driver outrage is prompted by inconsiderate cycling. Regardless, if it happens to you, ignore the troublemaker if at all possible. Be quick to get a license # and a description of any law-breaking vehicles.
Please be considerate of cars and trucks. Help them avoid unnecessary slow downs. Remember, the driver you antagonize might take it out on the next riders up the road.
RegroupingIf you must stop to make a repair or take a rest, first signal appropriately to other riders in your group. Then merge right and go completely off the road so you won't interfere with traffic or other cyclists. If you accidently ride off the edge of the road, slow down or stop before riding back on. Falls are likely when the bike tire rubs the edge of the road drop-off.
Ask AdviceThe Tour de Nebraska staff consists of experienced cyclists. If you have any questions about how to improve your cycling techniques or make fit adjustments, please ask! Experienced cyclists on the tour will also be glad to help.
Ride the Buddy SystemWe suggest you ride with at least one other person during the day. Then, if you have trouble, you'll have help with tools or moral support. Besides being safer, it's more fun. There's always someone to ride with on Tour de Nebraska. Ask someone who is about the same speed to ride along with you or ask them if you can ride with them. After all, this is a tour, not a race!!
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Advice for Rookie Riders!By Jane Raybould, TDN Veteran since 2013
Author’s note: I finally signed up for Tour de Nebraska (no pressure whatsoever from Susan!) in 2013 because the route went right smack through Loup City where my grandmother was born and raised. I wanted to see the homestead and farm and visit my cousins that still live in this very Polish community. The beauty of the land was breathtaking. Since I was a rookie rider I had plenty of time to take in the majesty of the landscape, windmills and wind turbines. Sometimes it is a very good thing being pokey! It gives you a chance to reconnect on many levels. Now, I’m hooked! If you are up for a challenge, you will enjoy this journey more than words can say.
1. Take the training recommendations seriously. Seriously, I mean it. I did and it made me stronger and able to keep up with the more seasoned riders. Ride in all kinds of weather not just the nice kind. It is a big deal to ride 20 miles but after you do it a few times it becomes so much easier and enjoyable. Do some hills and go out and enjoy our windy state. You will be stronger and happier and prepared for whatever comes your way.
2. Don’t be scared of your bike. Learn more about it. What is really helpful would be to go to your favorite cycle shop to learn how to adjust your bike seat to the proper height to maximize your efforts. This will make a HUGE difference. It will help you use your entire rotation when you do hills. The technicians can help make adjustments in the handlebars and seat to enjoy your ride more. They might even encourage you to try different tires or change the bike seat to be a proper distance rider.
3. Embrace the most challenging bike repair and learn to change your tire. Changing a tire can be intimidating but once you get the hang of it, it is liberating. It will give you more independence, confidence and freedom. Be sure and pack the spare tube, tube repair and tools. Practice at home or at your favorite cycle shop. You will feel like a pro in no time.
4. This sounds simple but learning how to remove your tire, reinstall and reconnect the brakes is helpful particularly if you need to load your bike in a car, and SUV and the popular SAG wagon. Getting comfortable using different tire pumps is also a good idea. Tire pumps are all different and it helps to know how to use them!
5. Water bottles should be attached to your bike frame. I know this seems obvious. It is better to have your hands and waist free of clutter as you grind thru the miles. It is also a good idea to include a bike pouch that can hold the essentials like your spare tube and tools, sunscreen, cell phone and energy snacks, if you must.
6. Butt butter…believe in it. It works! No underwear is needed. Commando rules! Buying the shorts with the ready made seat pads is worth it! Your butt will thank you later. Don’t worry about fashion particularly when everyone wears them.
7. Be prepared to meet and make a lot of friends on the TDN but be sure to pack ear plugs for the friends that snore and eye covers to help you get some good sleep.
8. Support the local communities! Wherever you go the towns will welcome you and feed you and offer you refreshments for purchase and for free. You won’t ever go hungry. Bring your appetite and support some of their fundraising initiatives.
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Tour de Nebraska Code of EthicsFor Organizers and ParticipantsPlease read before tour begins!
Tour de Nebraska participants will: • Report to organizers and volunteers any safety issues related to the road or event.• Check in and sign liability waiver before the start.• Immediately advise the event organizers and other members of the ride if they see anyone or groups
riding in an unsafe manner. • Call 911 in the case of a medical emergency. Non-emergency support names numbers are provided
on all daily maps.• Wear a helmet that meets CPSC, ANSI and/or Snell (or similar standards).• Be responsible for ensuring that their bicycle is in good working order before the event. • If possible, wear mirrors and use a flashing rear taillight. • Avoid headsets or ear buds for safety reasons.• Not ride in the dark. • Understand that Tour de Nebraska is a noncompetitive tour, not a race. • Take responsibility for their own safety, and for knowing and complying with the applicable vehicle
codes and Nebraska bicycling laws and safety recommendations.• Ride in a safe and courteous manner; and stay to the right, except when passing.• Understand all participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or a legal
guardian.• Understand no alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed on school property.• Refrain from being under the influence of drug or beverage product, which could impair their riding
judgment while participating in the event.• Avoid riding in groups larger than 16 cyclists. Groups should be at least 100 meters apart on the road
to allow other vehicles to pass safely.• Be responsible for ensuring they are sufficiently fit for this tour. • Read the Tour de Nebraska Handbook before the event so they are thoroughly aware of the route
descriptions and event guidelines designed to ensure a safe experience.• Notify organizers if they withdraw from the event. • BE FLEXIBLE AND HAVE GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR.
Organizers will:• Promise to do all that is possible to keep cyclists safe at all times. • Provide information about Nebraska laws pertaining to bicycling prior to the event.• Acknowledge all roads are open to vehicular traffic; all rules of the road and Nebraska laws pertaining
to bicycling must be obeyed. • Provide the Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska Dept. of Roads, County Sheriffs, County Emergency
Teams and local law enforcement route maps and descriptions. • Use lesser-traveled roads where possible and practical, or roads with suitable shoulder, and
coordinate all routes with the Nebraska Dept. of Roads.• Ask participants or groups to withdraw from the ride if they continue to ride in an unsafe manner after
receiving a verbal warning. • Require all host communities to have an emergency plan in place.• Not be responsible for Nebraska weather, but will inform participants about weather events that may
adversely affect cycling conditions. • Call 911 in case of a medical or weather emergency. • Provide non-emergency support names and numbers to all participants.
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Cycle Works of Lincoln, Nebraska
Cycle Works has been a staple in the Lincoln, Nebraska bicycling community since its humble beginnings in 1981. Owner Kris Sonderup has
provided SAG support for other statewide tours and provides the best in customer service and mechanical repair.
Cycle Works is the OFFICIAL Tour de Nebraska bicycle shop.We encourage you to visit their shop in Lincoln or their website. They will help you with a new bicycle, tune up an
existing bike and offer advice to make TDN an enjoyable experience.
Before the tour, please make sure your bicycle is in good working order. If you need shipping or other special services, please contact Kris or Rick Dockhorn. Also, you are
welcome to take any gear to Cycle Works by noon, Tuesday, June 20, if you are unable to haul it yourself. Cycle Works is located at 27th and Vine in Lincoln.
CONTACT INFORMATION [email protected]
720 North 27th Lincoln, NE 68503
Phone: 402.475.BIKE (2453)
Website: cycleworksusa.com
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TDN's Official Bike Shop
From left: Kris Sonderup and Rick Dockhorn of Cycle Works
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2017 Tour de Nebraska--Start and End Host CommunityHoward County Fairgrounds, St. Paul, Nebraska
Howard County FairgroundsOne mile north of Saint Paul, on the west side of Hwy 281.1381 Highway 281St. Paul, Nebraska
Parking:Long-term parking located at the fairgrounds. Look for designated area!.
St. Paul, Nebraska is located conveniently on Highways 281 and 92, is about 30 minutes North of I-80. It is easily reachable from Grand Island (22 miles), Kearney (60 miles), Lincoln (114 miles), Omaha (135 miles).
Come early and enjoy the Museum of National League Baseball, the Howard County Historical Museum, a nearby winery and a sweet shop that has a very cool collection of cookie jars! St Paul
Howard County Fairgrounds, St. Paul, Nebraska
Wednesday, June 21: St. Paul-Loup City 46 miles
Thursday, June 22: Loup City-Broken Bow 65 miles
Friday, June 23: Broken Bow-Ord 55 miles
Saturday, June 24: OPTIONS!! 20-100 miles Sunday, June 25: Ord-St. Paul 48 miles
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Cedar River, 4 ride options from 20-100 miles or just relax!
Day 5: Ord to St. Paul: 48 miles
2017 Tour de NebraskaSt. Paul - Loup City - Broken Bow - Ord (2 nights)
June 21-25, 2017
Off icial TDN Bicycle Shop
Register at www.tourdenebraska.com
30th Annual
Highlights! • 2 nights in Ord• 2 Breweries • Shower Truck • Historic Fort Hartsuff • Live music on Friday night • Saturday route options 20-100 miles • Cedar River Horse Tank Tour • Gravel Options • Newcomer’s Reception • 1 Winery
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Fairfield
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LexingtonOverton
Sumner
Cozad
Eddyville
Farnam
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RivertonNaponee
Hildreth
Franklin
Campbell
Bloomington
Stockville
MoorefieldMaywood Eustis
Curtis
Wolbach
Spalding
Scotia
Greeley Center
Wood River
Grand Island
Doniphan
Cairo
Alda
Steele CityReynolds
Plymouth
JansenHarbine
Fairbury
EndicottDiller
DaykinWilcox
NormanMinden
Heartwell
Axtell
Unadilla
Talmage
Syracuse
PalmyraOtoe
Nebraska City
Lorton
Dunbar
Douglas
Burr
Thedford
Seneca
Amherst
Elm CreekGibbon
Kearney
MillerPleasanton
Riverdale Shelton
Weeping Water
Union
South Bend Plattsmouth
Nehawka
MurrayMurdockManley
LouisvilleGreenwood
ElmwoodEagle
Cedar Creek
Avoca
Alvo
Winslow
UehlingSnyder
Scribner
North Bend
Nickerson
Inglewood
Hooper
Fremont
Dodge
Wilsonville
Oxford
Holbrook
Hendley
EdisonCambridge
Beaver City
Arapahoe
StapletonGandy
Taylor
Silver Creek
Palmer Clarks
Chapman
Central City
North Loup
Arcadia
Red Cloud
Elyria
Guide Rock
Cowles
Blue HillBladen
Bazile Mills
BloomfieldCenter
Creighton
CroftonNiobrara
SanteeVerdel
Verdigre
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Cody CrookstonKilgoreMerriman Nenzel
Valentine
Wood Lake
Chadron
Crawford
Whitney
Pender
Rosalie
ThurstonWalthill
Winnebago
AllenConcordDixon
Martinsburg
Newcastle
Ponca
Waterbury
Plainview
Pierce
OsmondMcLean
Hadar
Foster
Tarnov
Platte Center
Monroe
Lindsay Humphrey
Duncan
Creston
Cornlea
Columbus
Newman Grove
Hubbell
HebronGileadDeshler
Davenport
Chester
Carleton
Byron
Bruning
Belvidere Alexandria
Hemingford
Alliance
Wauneta
Lamar
Imperial
Oshkosh
Lewellen
Wisner
West Point
Beemer
Bancroft
Wymore
Virginia
Pickrell
OdellLiberty
Filley
CortlandClatonia
Blue Springs
Beatrice
Barneston
Adams
Wellfleet
Wallace
SutherlandNorth Platte
Maxwell
Hershey
Brady
Mullen
Battle Creek
Madison
Meadow GroveNorfolk
Clinton
Gordon
Hay SpringsRushville
ExeterFairmont
Geneva
Grafton
Milligan
OhiowaShickley Strang
Atkinson
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Emmet
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Inman
O'Neill
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Osceola
Polk
Shelby
Stromsburg
Arthur
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Hayes Center Cook
Crab Orchard
Elk Creek
Sterling
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Cotesfield
Cushing
Dannebrog
Elba
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Howard City
Bayard
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Phillips
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Hordville
Hampton
Giltner
Aurora
Halsey
Dunning
Brewster
St. Edward
Primrose
Petersburg
Cedar Rapids
Albion
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Culbertson
Harrison
Ashland
Cedar Bluffs
Ceresco
Colon
Ithaca
Leshara
MalmoMead
Memphis
Morse Bluff
Prague
Valparaiso
WahooWeston
Yutan
Utica
Staplehurst
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Goehner
Garland
Cordova
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Bennet
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Hickman
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Waverly
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Barada
Dawson
Falls City
Humboldt
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ShubertStella
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BenkelmanHaigler
Burton
Springview
AbieBellwood
Brainard
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Dwight
Garrison
Linwood
Octavia
Rising City
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Venango
Crete
De Witt
DorchesterFriend
Swanton
TobiasWestern
WilberRoseland
Prosser
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Holstein
Hastings
Ayr
Trumbull
ElwoodSmithfield
StamfordRepublican City
Ragan
Orleans
Huntley
Alma
Genoa
Fullerton
Belgrade
Superior
Ruskin
Oak
NoraNelson
Lawrence
Hardy
Loomis
HoldregeFunk
Bertrand
Atlanta
McCook
Lebanon
Indianola
Danbury
Bartley
Springfield
PapillionLa Vista
GretnaBellevue
Carroll
Hoskins
Sholes
WakefieldWayne
Winside
Hyannis
Bassett Newport
Arlington
Blair
Fort Calhoun
Herman
Kennard
Washington
Benedict
Bradshaw
Gresham
Henderson
LushtonMcCool Junction
Thayer
WacoYork
Craig
Decatur
Lyons
Oakland
Tekamah
Belden
Coleridge
Fordyce
Hartington
LaurelMagnet
Obert
Randolph
St. Helena
Wynot
Tilden
RoyalOrchard
Oakdale
Neligh
Elgin
Clearwater
Brunswick
Long PineJohnstown
Ainsworth
Sidney
Potter
Lodgepole
Gurley
Dalton
Sargent
Oconto
Merna
Mason City
Comstock
Callaway
Berwyn
Arnold
Ansley
Anselmo
OmahaRalston
ValleyWaterloo
Bennington
Boys TownElkhorn
RockvilleLitchfield
Hazard
Ashton
Ericson
Bartlett
PaxtonOgallalaBrule
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Pawnee City
Lewiston
Du Bois
Burchard
Stanton
Pilger
TerrytownScottsbluff
MorrillMitchell
MinatareMelbeta
McGrew
Lyman
Henry
Gering
Macy
Harrisburg
Cisco
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Tuesday, June 20 St. Paul Start and End HostArriving Tuesday is purely optional although it has become popular the last few years! There's lots to do and see in St. Paul, home to the Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball, Miletta Vista Winery, the St. Paul Historical Village and a public swimming pool!
Camping: Tent and indoor camping, restrooms and showers are available starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the Howard County Fairgrounds located one mile north of St. Paul, Nebraska on the west side of Hwy. 281. There is also limited tent camping at the St. Paul City Park, which also has restrooms.
TDN Check in: Check-in times at the fairgrounds are: 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday and 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, the day the tour begins.
Supper options: The St. Paul Rotary Club is serving a group supper on Tuesday from 5-7:30 p.m. Menu is: New York cut steak grilled to diner's liking (pick it off the grill), baked potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit salad, seasonal ingredients, dinner roll and tea or water. Cost is: $20. Pre-registration is necessary with payment at the door. To pre-register email Fred Meyer at: [email protected] by June 1.
Area restaurants include: Miletta Vista Winery, County Cage, Office Bar, Sweet Shop, American Legion Club, Skyline, Pizza Hut, Runza, Subway and the new Casey's (pizza and sandwiches).
Wednesday, June 21 St. Paul to Loup City 46 milesPlease arrive no later than 6:30 a.m. at the Howard County Fairgrounds, located one mile north of St. Paul, Nebraska on the west side of Hwy. 281. Please follow this sequence when you arrive at the fairgrounds. St. Paul Chamber of Commerce volunteers will be ready to help you!
1) Park in the designated long-term parking area as directed by volunteers.2) Check-in at one of the fairground's buildings (will be marked).3) Enjoy TDN's Complimentary Kickoff Breakfast served by the Howard County Ag. Association. Your family is welcome to join us for breakfast.
7:20 a.m., Rich will make final announcements, and then we’ll roll out to start our 5-day adventure with a 46-mile leisurely ride to Loup City. Note: Those leaving early will not enjoy SAG support or have route markers. Estimated departure time: 7:30 a.m.
Day 1: Wednesday, 6/21, St. Paul to Loup City: From Howard County Fairgrounds in St. Paul, ride west 6.2 miles on Hwy. 92 to Hwy. 11. Turn left (south) on Hwy. 11 and ride 7.4 miles to Dannebrog. From Dannebrog, continue 11 miles west on Hwy. 58 to Boleus, 7 miles to Rockville and 15 miles to Loup City.
Tour de Nebraska 2017 TENTATIVE ITINERARY*Notes to Remember! -After Wednesday, all breakfasts will be served from 6 a.m.-8 a.m. and community suppers from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. -Remote rest stops are "in the middle of nowhere" with water and porta potties. -Minor repairs by Cycle Works at campsite every afternoon.-You'll find cold refreshments at the TDN Hospitality Tent at the end of each day's ride, including beer, where permitted. Please use discretion. Have one on us, then spend a little with the locals.*More details available in mid June via our Guidebook app!
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Rest stops (first # is point to point; second # is total distance traveled):Dannebrog (Danish Baker provides cinnamon rolls, kolaches, and "the best water in Nebraska." Also check out the native art, books and educational displays at the Pawnee Arts Center. Whiskey River Bar & Grill will be open and will havew coffee, beer and sweet rolls.): .............................13.6 milesBoleus (Step back into time at the Whitefoot Market and meet Gene and his big baseball bat, AC and restrooms at the community center, also the Gold Nugget Bar): ........................................ 11/22 milesRockville (Taco/potato/salad bar LUNCH at The Dam Bar): ...................................................................7/29 milesLoup City ....................................................................................................................15/26 total estimated miles
Gravel option: We are excited to offer gravel options all 5 days this year, thanks to the planning efforts of Rick Dockhorn of Cycle Works. Gravel riders should be prepared to carry extra fruit, energy bars or additional food source, and plenty of water. Gravel routes do not intersect with our rest stops in towns along the paved routes. We also recommend that you have at least 32mm tires on your bike. Gravel riders will leave from the Penske at 7:30 a.m. unless otherwise posted.
LOUP CITYThis charming town of 1,000 offers friendly people, a rich Polish culture, a refreshing pool, a bowling alley and historical buildings to explore. Get your dancing shoes on, as we'll enjoy traditional music by a local polka band!New to TDN? Please join us for the TDN Newcomers' Reception hosted by TDN Spirit Committee and Ambassadors who will help all TDN rookies feel welcome!
Welcome Committee: Volunteers will meet us at Loup City High School to answer questions about our visit to their community.
TDN Headquarters, Showers, Indoor Camping, Outdoor Camping, Restrooms: Loup City High School has showers, indoor camping, outdoor camping, along with extra toilet facilities at the football field.
Community Shuttle Service: Available from 1 p.m.-8 p.m. to take you from TDN Headquarters (high school) to downtown, pool, bowling alley, activities, supper and back. Or, you can ride your bicycle!
Swimming Pool: Take a dip! Pool is 101 S. 1st.
Free Yoga: Jenner's Park by the swimming pool. Three 30-minute sessions at 3, 3:30 and 4. Join in one or all 3!
Supper Options: Loup City provides a variety of options for supper, so you're on your own to explore and enjoy the local flavors! Options include:• Loup City Diner, 705 "O" Street. (Buffets, Burgers, Comfort Food, Dinners, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cafes, American, Dessert, Sandwiches, Gluten-Free, Breakfast/Brunch, Hot Dogs, Coffee & Tea)• Colony Club, 700 NE Hwy. 92• Dock Café at Frederick Hotel, 810 O St.• Loup City Lanes, 836 O St.• American Legion, 141 N 7th St (also host of TDN Newcomer's Reception at 6 p.m.). Polka band!• TD Bar, 714 O St.• Subway, 700 Old NE Hwy. 92.
Entertainment: At 7 p.m., the community will entertain us with a 1-hour melodrama at the high school. There's also the library, pool, Sherman County Historical Museum, 133 South 8th Street and Loup City Lanes, 836 O St.
Newcomer's Reception: All TDN rookie riders (those who are riding with us for the first time) are invited to this meet and greet reception to talk with TDN veterans about the first day on the ride and ask questions that can help make your next four days on the Tour comfortable and fun! No question is a dumb question! This is a valuable opportunity to network with a wealth of biking knowledge. TDN Ambassadors Tammy Walter, David Hill, Shari Rosso, Amy Potter, Clayton Streich and Ray Stevens and other TDN vets are your hosts for this fun social reception. Join us! Location: American Legion, 141 N. 7th St.
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Thursday, June 22 Loup City to Broken Bow 65 miles Breakfast Options: Available at the school, as well as at the Loup City Diner on the way out of town.
Day 2: Thursday, June 22, Loup City to Broken Bow, 65 miles: From Loup City, ride south 12.7 miles on Hwy. 10, turn right (west) and continue 5.8 miles to Hazard. From Hazard, turn right (north) and ride 6 miles to Litchfield, 9 miles to Mason City. From Mason City, take the North Mason Road approximately 6 miles to Hwy. 92. Turn left (west) and ride 5 miles to Ansley, 9 miles to Westerville and 13 miles to Broken Bow.
Rest stops (first # is point to point; second # is total distance traveled):Hazard (remote rest stop with snacks and porta potties) ......................................................................... 18.4 milesLitchfield (P&D's Market and JJ's Cafe have hot breakfast.) ............................................................ 5.8/24.7 milesMason City (Enjoy LUNCH-possible PB&J bar and a park) .................................................................... 9/34 milesAnsley (Ansley Diner, Ansley Market, KO's Bar, Custer's Last Stop kwik shop and a park with shelter, lake, restrooms and historical marker.) ...................................................................... 10/43 milesWesterville (remote rest stop) ................................................................................................................. 8/51 milesBroken Bow ................................................................................................................14/65 total estimated miles
BROKEN BOWHome to 3,700 friendly folk, Broken Bow offers the amazingly delicious Kinkaider Brewery, a lovely town square with a bandshell, a new aquatic center, softball and baseball diamonds, golf, even a movie theater. Make time to explore Broken Bow, named by a settler who found a broken bow in a field at the site of a former Native American camping ground. Welcome Committee, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Will greet you as you arrive to answer any questions you may have about Broken Bow and local offerings.
TDN Hospitality: Will be set up at a nearby park from 2-4 p.m. with Kinkaider beer and free beverages.
TDN Headquarters, Tent and Indoor Camping, Showers, Restrooms: Follow the signs to Broken Bow High School, 323 N. 7th Ave.
Shuttle: A community shuttle will take riders to hotels/restaurants and area attractions between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Free Yoga: On the football field. Three, 30-minute sessions, back to back beginning at 3 p.m.: 3-3:30; 3:30-4; 4-4:30. Stretch it out!!
Supper options: Broken Bow Chamber will provide a list of local restaurants from which to choose including Legends Bar, Tumbleweed Cafe and Bonfire Grill.
TDN Night at Kinkaider Brewery and Kitchen: Tour de Nebraska and Kinkaider Brewery are happy to pres-ent music by Jack Hotel from 5-8 p.m. at Kinkaider Brewery and kitchen, which also offers a full menu. Grab a shuttle or ride out on your own. Jack Hotel is an Americana folk band from Lincoln, named the "Best Americana Band" at the 2017 Omaha Arts and Entertainment Awards.
Ice cream, talent show and other entertainment: Broken Bow Chamber is offering some entertainment in the Bandstand at the beautiful town square. They will offer an ice cream bar from 6-7 and talent show at 6:30 all in the downtown Square. Winner of the talent show will receive $50 in Chamber Bucks. All locals and Tour de Nebraska cyclists are welcome to participate! Plus there's a new aquatic center, the Tiffany Movie Theater, Wild Rose Art Center, Custer County Museum and a golf course.
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TDN Jersey Day! Wear your TDN or favorite jersey!Breakfast: Served at school, also the City Cafe, 423 S 9th Ave.
Friday, June 23, Broken Bow to Ord—55 miles: We know you'll enjoy this curvy, remote road through the beautiful Sandhills! From Broken Bow, head north on the Airport Road 3.8 miles to the Round Valley Road. Turn right onto Round Valley Road and continue 11 miles to the Round Valley Schoolhouse. From the schoolhouse, continue west on Round Valley Road and continue 13 miles to Sargent. From Sargent, continue east on Sargent/Ord Road for 15 miles to historic Geranium Church. From National Hall, continue east on Ord Airport Rd. 12 miles to Ord.
Rest stops (first # is point to point; second # is total distance traveled):Round Valley Schoolhouse (remote rest stop at former school) ............................................................. 15 milesSargent (LUNCH served by the City of Sargent, also Trotter's Whoa & Go, Corner Market) ............... 13/28 milesGeranium Church (Built in 1892 by Czech immigrants, this is a historic treasure!--watch the video link) ..................................................................................................................................... 15/43 milesOrd ....................................................................................................................................................... 12/55 miles
ORDNo need to pack up your tent and gear on Saturday because we’re staying two nights in the relaxing cowboy town of Ord! On Friday, we'll celebrate Ord's 136th Birthday with a farmer's market and party on the town square, sipping brews at Scratchtown Brewery and live music by The Bottle Tops at the Golden Husk, a beautifully restored historic theater in downtown Ord.
Welcome Booth: Community volunteers will be available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer any questions about Ord and give directions to various sites.
TDN Headquarters, Showers, Indoor Camping, Restrooms: Ord High School, 320 N 19th St.
Tent Camping/Restrooms: Beautiful and big Bussell Park, just a few blocks from the high school. Lots of shade!
Shuttle: A community trolley/shuttle will take riders to hotels/restaurants and entertainment options between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday. Saturday there will be no shuttle service.
Free Yoga: On the Courthouse lawn. Three, 30-minute sessions, back to back beginning at 3 p.m.: 3-3:30; 3:30-4; 4-4:30 both Friday and Saturday. Stretch it out!!
Supper: On your own at one of Ord's local restaurants, OR take advantage of the food opportunities at Ord's 136th Birthday Party on the town square.
The Bottle Tops (featuring Jack Rodenburg on keys) at the Golden Husk: This recently refurbished historic theater located in downtown Ord was named after the beautiful acoustical walls constructed with corn husks. Tour de Nebraska, Butherus Maser and Love Funeral Home (Bryan Block) and Scratchtown Brewery are THRILLED to provide a performance by The Bottle Tops (from the website): "Through the relationship of wife and husband, Kerry and Mike Semrad, a kindred spirit of music has been present. Finding their voices through original songs has become an uplifting journey that transcends just husband and wife; It’s a connection within the listeners and together they find that deep comfort in the soul that is driven by the sound a family creates. Kerry, coming from a background of gospel and blues, lends vocals to Mike’s country and rock influences to make a sound that can only be described as Americana."
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Friday, June 23 Broken Bow-Ord 55 miles
Saturday, June 24 Ord-Ord OPTION DAY!! Breakfast: At the school.
TDN OPTIONS ON SATURDAY!You're signed up for the 2017 Tour de Nebraska bicycle adventure, now choose some fun options for your trip! Please let us know your preferences so we can plan a great TDN experience for you. Use this link to sign up! Deadline is April 15. Enjoy a ride between 20-100 miles, a river tanking adventure or just relax and enjoy Ord!
RIVER TANK THE CALAMAS RIVER (available for an additional fee/register at Eventbrite): Float down the river through the beautiful Nebraska Sandhills in a large livestock watering/feed tank outfitted with comfortable seating for five friends. The Calamus River has light currents and shallow depths, running through the scenic Switzer Ranch. There are two trips: 7:30-noon; and 10-2:30 p.m. (from pickup and return to Ord's Bussell Park). Limited to 220 (110/trip). You'll be on the river for 2 hours. Cost for tanking and transportation to and from Ord (plus a trip to the convenience store to buy your own beverages) is $30 per person. COST IS NONREFUNDABLE.
4 Ride Options on Saturday (all mileage is round trip distance): 1. 20-mile to Fort Hartsuff and Back (Hwy. 11). This is an out and back route to an historic Plains infantry outpost that was active in the North Loup River Valley from 1874 to 1881. It is owned and managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Enjoy the Visitor Center, tours and a vintage baseball game. Participants also welcome! REST STOPS/AMENITIES: Rest stops available at Cassidy's Backyard BBQ and Grill in Elyria (9 miles) will be open at 8 a.m. with waffles, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, build-your-own salad buffet, full menu options. Also the Elyria Bar; and Fort Hartsuff (10 miles).
2. 48-mile to Hungry Horse Saloon in Ericson and back (Hwy. 70 to 91). This is an out and back route to one of our favorite vintage Cowboy bars. Step back in time at the vintage Hungry Horse Saloon, where Gary will be serving us breakfast burritos! REST STOPS/AMENITIES: One remote rest stop between Hwy. 70 and Ericson.
3. 78-mile loop to Hungry Horse Saloon in Ericson, Greeley, Scotia, North Loup, Ord. This is a loop route that follows Hwy. 70 northeast out of Ord to Hwy. 91, then west on Hwy. 91 to Ericson, on to Hwy. 281, then south to Greeley, continue south to Hwy. 22, where you'll turn back west and ride to Scotia, then turn north on Hwy. 11 to North Loup and back to Ord. REST STOPS/AMENITIES: Remote rest stop between Ord and Ericson; Ericson (24 miles), Greeley (47 miles), Scotia (60 miles), North Loup (65 miles).
4. 100-mile loop to Hungry Horse Saloon in Ericson, (out and back to SPALDING), Greeley, Scotia, North Loup, Ord. Riders must leave camp no later than 6 a.m. and arrive in Spalding no later than 11 a.m. so you can be back in time for the TDN Banquet! This is a loop route that follows Hwy. 70 northeast out of Ord to Hwy. 91, then west on Hwy. 91 Ericson, on to Hwy. 281, then south to Greeley, continue south to Hwy. 22, where you'll turn back west and ride to Scotia, then turn north on Hwy. 11 to North Loup and back to Ord. REST STOPS/AMENITIES: Ericson (24 miles), Spalding (46 miles), Greeley (67 miles), Scotia (80 miles), North Loup (85 miles).
Tour de Nebraska Awards Banquet: The Tour de Nebraska Awards Banquet will be held at Ord Vet's Club, 246 S 15th St. Cocktails and buffet dinner from 5-7 p.m. followed by the annual Tour de Nebraska Awards Ceremony at 7. The fabulous menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free meals for those who pre-registered. This meal is included in your registration fee. Share your best story from the tour! We also plan karoake after the awards ceremony so stick around and perform or just sing along!
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Sunday, June 25 Ord-St. Paul 48 miles
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Breakfast: Served at the high school.
Sunday, 6/25, Ord to St. Paul—48 miles: From Ord, take 14th St. south and east through Ord. Turn south (right) on South 11th Street just past the Pizza Hut. Take this road, now called South Ave. or “Pizza Hut Road” 10 miles south to Hwy. 22. Turn left (east) and ride 7 miles to North Loup, then 6 miles on Hwy. 11 to Happy Jack's Chalk Mine for burgers, beverages and tours. Have you ever seen a chalk mine? Then continue 7 miles to Cotesfield, 6 miles to Elba, and 12 miles to St. Paul fairgrounds.
Rest Stops:North Loup (North Loup Cafe and Bake Shop, Whoa & Go) ..................................................................... 17 milesHappy Jack's Chalk Mine (Grilled burgers and beverages for free-will donation, $5 tours, primitive outhouses) .................................................................................................................. 6/23 milesCotesfield (snacks and beverages in Community Hall provided by Charlie's Station/Elba; Job's Daughters' fundraiser for Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Foundation which provides hearing aids for children) ....................................................................................................................................... 7/30 milesElba (Charlie's Station/kwik shop cinnamon rolls, kolaches, breakfast sandwiches, and more) ............. 6/36 milesSt. Paul .......................................................................................................................12/48 total estimated miles
Checkout: Please check-in with Susan when you arrive at the fairgrounds.
Showers and restrooms: Available at the fairgrounds.
Food: Available at local St. Paul establishments.
Voting: Don't forget to vote for your favorite Community Rest Stop and Host Town--which will receive cash awards from TDN for their hospitality!!!
Range of Ages: 6-81
Occupations Represented:
Interesting Facts About the 2017 Annual Tour de Nebraska
How Many Years: 30 years (Rich and Susan Rodenburg!); 26 (Erin Hurley); 25 (Joe Kellner); 23 (Brett Daughtery, RJ Harris, Mike Overton, Gayle Resh, Tim Warthen); 20 years (Jim Nixon, Dick Clark); 19 years (Carol Ann Anderson); 20 (Dale Basham, Jim Dycus); 18 years (Bruce and Alisa Sandahl, Gene Windhorst); 17 years (Jim Dycus, Jennie Burianek, Sharon Hagelgantz); 16 years (Erik Anderson, David Wood); 15 (David Rowe); 14 years (Kay Corell and Bill Utley). TDN Virgins/Rookies-212!!
States and Countries Represented: 21 States and Canada! Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennesee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Canada.
2016 Team Spirit Award:Team 1935: Bill Utley of Lincoln and Kay Corell of Omaha. Who will it be in 2017? Keep your spirits high!
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