It’s our 17th Year! It will be amazing just like you, our supporters!
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2020
Time: 7am, 8am, 9am & 10am departures. All events end at 2pm.
Location: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003
Early-bird Pricing: $40
Great Roads, Awesome Gravel, and an Adventurous 5K Run/Walk!
From a short cruise down the highway to a scenic loop over hills and countryside, you can experience the very best of springtime in rural Nebraska.
PROCEEDS
Your participation is making a difference. 100% of our proceeds support Wear Yellow Nebraska’s cancer fighting and cancer patient assistance programs. This event specifically supports the Wear Yellow Cab Ride Program.
REGISTRATION DATES & PACKET PICK UP
Online Registration is Open! We will have a number of registration events at different locations around Omaha and Lincoln leading up to the event and open through the day of the event. Those who register AFTER April 24th are not guaranteed an event t-shirt. Additional quantities will be ordered, but sizes will vary.
You can also register in person at packet pickup.
One Thing to Consider When Registering!
Thank you to our great sponsor, The David Spence Cancer Foundation for the generous offer to match all additional donations made during the online registration process up to $5000! So if it's $5, $20, or $100, David will double your donation to support the Wear Yellow Nebraska Cab Ride Program. If you work for an organization that provides company matching, let us know and we'll help you increase your donation even more.
Click on the video image below to view our Wear Yellow Cab Ride Program Video.
Distances:
From a short cruise down the highway to a scenic loop over hills and countryside, you can experience the very best of springtime in rural Nebraska.
- For those craving roads, we offer 25, 35, 45 and 55 mile options.
- For those craving less formal roads, we’re excited to offer a new 27 mile beginners gravel option, and a 56 mile experienced gravel riders route.
- For those on two legs, we invite you to participate in the approximate 5K Run & Walk.
The event ends at 2:00PM. Courses and on course support, Expo Area, Power Stops and the Pancake Man will be closed at this time.
Please choose a route that you can complete by noon to take full advantage of the events at the start/finish.
VIRTUAL RIDERS, RUNNERS & WALKERS
Maybe you don’t ride a bike, run, or like to go on adventure walks but know someone who does. Maybe you can’t participate this year but still want to support our cause. We’ve made that easy too! You can help support Wear Yellow Nebraska by registering as a Virtual Rider/Runner/Walker. You don’t have to actually ride, run, or walk, just support our organization and our event participants virtually.
The fee for Virtual Riders/Runners/Walkers is the same as an event participant. And just like our other participants, you will be making a difference. The fee for each virtual rider also supports one round trip cab ride through our Wear Yellow Cab Ride Program for a cancer patient who may not have adequate transportation to get to their treatments. Virtual Riders will also have the same fundraising opportunities as our event participants, including setting up your own fundraising team. You can register to become a Virtual Rider at any time up to the day of the event.
Packet Pick Up
We have four packet pick up dates as well as picking it up the day of. We encourage you to pick your packet up early, as it makes for an even earlier morning on the day of the event. You can pick up your packet from 5:00-7:00 PM on:
- May 11 Packet Pick Up @ The Bike Rack Lincoln
- May 12 Packet Pick Up @ Trek Store
- May 13 Packet Pick Up @ Greenstreet Papillion
- May 14 Packet Pick Up @ The Bike Rack Omaha
We encourage you to pick up your packet at one of these times. This allows you to have more time to get yourself ready the morning of the ride. If you are unable to make it to one of these dates, you can pick up your packet the morning of the ride. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your roll out time. For safety of all participants, helmets must be worn at all times and no motorized bikes will be allowed on the routes.
This is a rain or shine event and no refunds will be given.
We have limited volunteer spots available and spots are filled at the discretion of the Wear Yellow Nebraska Board of Directors.
RAFFLES
Everyone loves a raffle, and this year we’ve gone even bigger!
Bike Raffle - 12:15 PM
Legendary Raffle - 11:45 AM
The Legendary Raffle gets its name from the legendary items that have been up for the taking over the past years. It will start at 12:00 PM. We encourage you to browse our collection of amazing raffle packages. Raffle tickets can be purchased and placed in the package bucket of your choosing. Purchase as many raffle tickets as you like to increase your chance of winning that package.
POST EVENT ACTIVITIES
Take your helmet off and stay awhile. Riders are encouraged to stick around after the ride for breakfast by the Pancake Man, our legendary raffle, and dozen of door prizes. Each paid registration will be granted free access to the museum following the event. If you have hungry family or friends who did not ride or run, they can purchase a breakfast from the Pancake Man for $5 each.
POWER-STOPS Until 1:00 PM
Need some food? Need some drink? Need some power? We’ve got you covered! All rides are on public roads and fully supported with water, Gatorade, and a variety of food at our Power-Stops. Check the course map for Power-Stop locations along your route.
ON-COURSE SUPPORT Until 1:00 PM
Your bike is in great hands. The Bike Way, Trek Store, Cycle Works and The Bike Rack are on board when you need support. They will be providing mechanical assistance to riders at various locations throughout the day as well as a couple of our great volunteers who will be riding and driving the courses to support you. This includes changing a tire and performing minor drive train adjustments to keep you rolling to the finish.