Come join in “Celebrating Nebraska Heritage” on the 34th Annual Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN), June 8th – 14th. This approximately 476 mile journey will start in Rushville and take you through the beautiful scenery of northern Nebraska including Cody, Springview, Atkinson, Verdigre, Laurel, Lyons, ending in Waterloo.
BRAN is limited to 600 riders and has the low registration fee of $175. If you are under age 25, the cost is only $100. There is also youth group discount pricing available. The BRAN package includes a t-shirt, tour guide/map book, water bottle, poster and baggage tags. There is also an “End of the Ride” celebration.
BRAN is a bike ride for bicyclists by bicyclists. In addition to the multi-faceted goals, BRAN’s intent for riders is to provide a fun, safe way to experience the great state of Nebraska. BRAN, as an entity, is set up as a charitable Nebraska non-profit corporation. BRAN has been able to provide over $400,000 in college scholarships to deserving Nebraska high school students who attend Nebraska trade schools, colleges and universities.
BRAN is a community service project of the Omaha Northwest Rotary Club organized with the assistance of the Omaha Pedalers Bicycle Club. Visit the website www.bran-inc.org for registration forms, brochures and additional information or contact Vickie Backman at (402) 397-9785 or brantour@cox.net.