2017 Tour de Nebraska IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

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1 017 Tour de Nebraska IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS NIGHT BEFORE: Arriving 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 0 at the Howard County Fairgrounds located one mile north of St. Paul, Nebraska on the west side of Hwy. 81. 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 1, 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. at the fairgrounds for those who pre-registered. 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. 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 : OFFICIAL START OF TOUR DE NEBRASKA #30! Please arrive no later than 6:30 a.m. at the Howard County Fairgrounds. 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. ) 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. Society. Your family is welcome to join us for breakfast. 7:0 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. INFO TO MEMORIZE! GUIDEBOOK APP: Again this year, we'll provide maps, itineraries and general information on our Guidebook app, a free download available for all smart phones. Proud to be GREEN!! MEAL TIMES: All breakfasts will be served from 6 a.m.-8 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. It works best (for Susan) if you remember this! SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND REST STOPS: Our goal is to have a rest stop every 15-0 miles. The itinerary in the app will have more detailed information about our daily route and available rest stops.the sags always stop at these stops, so it is a good way to catch them if needed. Be a good TDN Ambassador and support the local communities! PACK CASH: Most of these rest stops are supported with "free will offerings" and are not equipped to take plastic. Most if not all rest stops are fundraisers for local communities. Bring CASH and be generous (we recommend $5-$7/lunch; $3-$5 for rest stop depending on food offerings). ROUTE MARKINGS: Corners will be marked by Cycle Works staff. Look for painted arrows on the highway surface with "TDN." Only corners will be marked so if you don't see an arrow, proceed straight ahead! OBEY THE LAW: Nebraska law requires you to ride single file. Be courteous to passing vehicles. Never ride in

2 the middle of the road! Inconsiderate cyclists give TDN a bad reputation! Try waving at vehicles that move over! SAGS: Cycle Works of Lincoln serves as the TDN official SAG crew. They are ready to provide EMERGENCY mechanical or medical assistance. Be prepared to do your own minor repairs. Please help yourself to fruit, water and air from any of our official SAG vehicles. REPAIRS: Minor repairs by Cycle Works mechanics at campsite every afternoon. If you need adjustments, please ask to have these done before supper (5 p.m.). COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES: You'll find cold refreshments at the TDN Hospitality Tent at the end of each day's ride. Have one on us, then buy from the locals. TDN HOSPITALITY AND MERCH TENT: TDN merchandise/exchange will be available ONLY from 3-5 p.m. on Wed. at the high school in Loup City and at the high school in Broken Bow on Thursday. We will have TDN hats, extra shirts, tank tops, coffee mugs and some jerseys for sale. We will do our best to exchange your t-shirt or jersey for another size only during these times. MASSAGES: Lauren Warthen, Lynn Potter and Pat Spencer, our licensed therapists, will be available for massages. Schedule your appointments directly with them. YOGA: Every day, 3, 3:30 and 4. Everyone welcome, free! IF YOU ARE STAYING AT A MOTEL: Those staying in motels can leave their gear outside the lobby's front door for pickup by the Penske the following morning. Those staying in Host Homes or B&Bs need to arrange for their gear to be returned to the Penske. RAILROAD TRACKS & CRACKS ON THE HIGHWAYS: Please approach at a right angle if possible and be careful! New This Year! An Estimated Time of Arrival is (ETA) assigned to each rest stop this year, based on normal weather conditions. Please try to make it to these stops within the time frame to receive the best experience. Graves Routes: Gravel rest stops indicated with a * and also on the gravel maps. We are excited to offer gravel options 3 days (Wed., Thurs., and Friday) thanks to the enormous 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 3mm tires on your bike. IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS FOR YOUR CONTACT LIST: Rich: Kris/Cycle Works: Rick/Penske/Cycle Works: Emergency phone numbers: RICH: KRIS: RICK D.:

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Loup City - Broken Bow - Ord ( nights) 017 Tour de Nebraska Merna Broken Bow 1 Oconto Berwyn St. Paul to Loup City: 46 miles Ansley Mason City 183 Loup City to Broken Bow: 65 miles Broken Bow to Ord: 55 miles Taylor Ord Options-Horse Tank Tour down Cedar River, 4 ride options from miles or just relax! Ord to St. Paul: 48 miles Sargent June 1-5, 017 Comstock Arcadia Litchfield 91 Fort Hartstuff 11 State Historical Park 1 0 Mi Elyria Ord 70 Loup 58City Hazard Ericson Mi 0 Saturday Options North Loup Scotia Ashton Ravenna Highlights! nights in Ord Breweries Shower Truck Historic Fort Hartsuff Live music on Friday night Saturday route options miles Cedar River Horse Tank Tour Gravel Options Newcomer s Reception 1 Winery 78 Mi 3 Cotesfield 91 Greeley Belgrade Cushing Elba Farwell St. Paul Palmer Rockville Dannebrog 81 Howard City 100 Mi 4 NEBRASKA Spalding Wolbach Miles Primrose Cedar Rapids Albion 39 Fullerton 3 Newman 91 St. Edward 30 Clarks Ge 39 Central City Hordville Polk NEBRASKA Register at Wednesday, June 1: St. Paul-Loup City 46 miles GRAVEL RIDE 41 miles Thursday, June : Loup City-Broken Bow 65 miles GRAVEL RIDE 58 miles Friday, June 3: Broken Bow-Ord 55 miles GRAVEL RIDE 60 miles Saturday, June 4: OPTIONS!! miles Sunday, June 5: Ord-St. Paul 48 miles Emergency phone numbers: RICH: KRIS: RICK D.:

4 DAY 1: WED., JUNE 1: ST. PAUL TO LOUP CITY Day 1: Wednesday, 6/1, St. Paul to Loup City: From Howard County Fairgrounds in St. Paul, ride west 6. miles on Hwy. 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. Rest stops (first # is point to point; second # is total distance traveled): Dannebrog ETA 8-10 AM (Danish Baker provides cinnamon rolls, kolaches, coffee and "the best water in Nebraska." Check out the native art, books and educational displays at the Pawnee Arts Center. Whiskey River Bar & Grill will be open and will have coffee, beer and sweet rolls.) Also Kerry's Grocery and restrooms at the Columbia Hall.: miles Boleus ETA 9-11 AM (Community Hall and Whitefoot Market for snacks before lunch. Also the Gold Nugget Bar):... 11/ miles Rockville ETA 9:30-11 AM (CATERED LUNCH at the park--pulled pork sandwiches, veggie option, chips, brownie, drinks, etc.; Inclement weather location for LUNCH will be the "Gym" located just a few blocks north of Hwy. 58. The Dam Bar-also open with normal menu)...7/9 miles Loup City...15/6 total estimated miles Gravel option: We are excited to offer gravel options 3 days (Wed., Thurs., and Friday) 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 3mm tires on your bike. Gravel riders will leave from the Penske at 7:30 a.m. unless otherwise posted. Emergency phone numbers: RICH: KRIS: RICK D.:

5 Wednesday, June 1 St. Paul-Loup City 46 miles Day 1: St. Paul to Loup City: 46 miles A. Howard County Fairgrounds: St. Paul B. Dannebrog: Rest Stop C. Rest Stop: Boelus D. Rest Stop: Rockville E. Loup City High School

6 Wednesday, June 1 St. Paul-Loup City GRAVEL ROUTE-41 miles

7 LOUP CITY This 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. Dock Café at Frederick Hotel, 810 O St. Loup City Lanes, 836 O St. American Legion, 1 N 7th St (also host of TDN Newcomer's Reception at 6 p.m.). Burger and Polish Sausage meal starting at 5 p.m. hosted by the St. Paul Parent-Teacher Organization. TD Bar, 7 O St. Subway, 700 Old NE Hwy.. 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, 1 N. 7th St. Emergency phone numbers: RICH: KRIS: RICK D.:

8 DAY : THURSDAY, JUNE : LOUP CITY TO BROKEN BOW Breakfast Options: "Grab and go" breakfast at the school. Loup City Diner (on the way out of town) will offer a breakfast buffet starting at 5:30 a.m. Day : Thursday, June, Loup City to Broken Bow, 65 miles: From Loup City, ride south 1.7 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. Construction around Mason City so proceed with caution. From Mason City, take the North Mason Road approximately 6 miles to Hwy.. 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 ETA 7:30-10 AM (remote rest stop with snacks provided by United Methodist Church. Porta potties.).18.4 miles Litchfield ETA 8-11 AM (P&D's Market and JJ's Cafe have breakfast sandwiches, omelets, and cinnamon rolls; restrooms at Firehall, community building and park.) /4.7 miles Mason City ETA 8:30-NOON (LUNCH: PB&J bar, smoothies, baked goods.)... 9/34 miles Ansley ETA 9:30- PM (Ansley Diner, Ansley Market, Custer's Last Stop kwik shop and City of Ansley welcomes with lemonade and cookies at park shelter. Porta potties)... 10/43 miles Westerville* ETA 10-1 PM (Bryan Block of Butherus Maser and Love hosts a remote rest stop at the State Historical Marker. Read about cattle rustling and associated hangings. Porta potties.)... 8/51 miles Broken Bow.../65 total estimated miles

9 Thursday, June Loup City-Broken Bow 65 miles Day : Loup City - Broken Bow: 65 miles A. Rest Stop: Litchfield B. Rest Stop: Mason City C. Rest Stop: Westerville D. Broken Bow HS

10 Thursday, June Loup City-Broken Bow GRAVEL ROUTE: 58 miles

11 BROKEN BOW Home 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 -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, 33 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 present 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 017 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. Emergency phone numbers: RICH: KRIS: RICK D.:

12 DAY 3: FRIDAY, JUNE 3: BROKEN BOW TO ORD TDN Jersey Day! Wear your TDN or favorite jersey! Breakfast: Served at school, also the City Cafe, 43 S 9th Ave. Friday, June 3, 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. 1 miles to Ord. Rest stops (first # is point to point; second # is total distance traveled): Round Valley Schoolhouse* ETA 7:30-10:30 AM Broken Bow Library Foundation hosts remote rest stop at former school. Fundraiser for "Love Your Library, Expand Our Future" renovation project. Snacks and beverages provided. No running water. Porta potties.) miles Sargent* ETA8:30-1:30 PM (LUNCH options at Haney's Dugout (breakfast buffet, lunch special), tents for shade, bottles of water; The Ritz (Gargantuan tacos), Community Center (lasagna, garlic bread and desert), Smoken Hot Steakhouse (lunch special); Methodist Church (taco bar); Whoa and Go C-Store. WOWSA!!... 13/8 miles Geranium Church ETA 10- PM (Built in 18 by Czech immigrants, this is a historic treasure!--watch the video link. Rest stop hosted by SynoVation Valley Leadership Academy. Porta potties.)... 15/43 miles Ord... 1/55 miles ORD No 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 Hospitality Tent: At Bussel Park! Enjoy complimentary beverages, including a keg from Scratchtown! TDN Headquarters, Showers, Indoor Camping, Restrooms: Ord High School, 30 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! Emergency phone numbers: RICH: KRIS: RICK D.:

13 Friday, June 3 Broken Bow-Ord 55 miles Day 3: Broken Bow-Ord: 55 miles A. Rest Stop: Round Valley Schoolhouse B. Rest Stop: Sargent C. Rest Stop: National Hall D. Bussell Park: Ord E. Ord HS: Indoor Camping and Showers

14 Friday, June 3 Broken Bow-Ord GRAVEL ROUTE: 60 miles

15 SATURDAY, JUNE 4: OPTION DAY! Breakfast: At the school. TDN OPTIONS ON SATURDAY! You're signed up for the 017 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 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-:30 p.m. (from pickup and return to Ord's Bussell Park). Limited to 0 (110/trip). You'll be on the river for 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. 0-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 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: Cassidy's Backyard BBQ and Grill in Elyria (9 miles) ETA 7:15-NOON: Open at 8 a.m. with waffles, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, build-your-own salad buffet, full menu options. Elyria Bar ETA 7-NOON: Open all day! Fort Hartsuff ETA 7:15-NOON: (10 miles). Visitor Center open at 8; vintage baseball game, 9 a.m. Enjoy!. 48-mile to Ericson and back (Hwy. 70 to 91) ETA. The vintage Hungry Horse Saloon as well as other options in Ericson! Enjoy this cowboy town. REST STOPS/AMENITIES: Remote Rest Stop at Sevenker Ranch ETA 7 AM-1:30 PM includes return riders (est. 10 miles): At ranch between Hwy. 70 and Ericson, east side of highway. Porta potties. Ericson (4 miles) ETA 8-11 AM: There are four establishments, including the Hungry Horse Saloon, that will be open and providing food for us. Hungry Horse Saloon is located in town (south of the highway). All others are on the north along Hyw. 91. ALONG HWY. 91 BY THE SALE BARN, NORTH SIDE OF HWY: Starving Stallion ETA 8-11 AM: Opens at 8 a.m. biscuits and gravy, fruit salad, and reg. menu. Ranch Cafe ETA 7-3 PM: rest room, cafe service as well as quick stop concession stand with picnic tables, homemade pie, cinnamon rolls, grilled chicken and burgers; M&M in the Sale Barn ETA 8-11 AM: Opens at 6:30 a.m., homemade breakfast burritos, pizzas and coffee! mile loop to 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. 81, then south to Greeley, continue south to Hwy., where you'll turn back west and ride to Scotia, then turn north on Hwy. 11 to North Loup and back to Ord. Emergency phone numbers: RICH: KRIS: RICK D.:

16 REST STOPS/AMENITIES: Remote rest stop between Ord and Ericson: East side of Hwy. 70. Ericson (4 miles) ETA 8-11 AM: See descriptions under 48-mile ride to Ericson (above). Pibel Lake Rest Stop (33 miles) ETA 8:30-NOON: Bible Camp youth group hosts, snacks, restrooms, great view. Need these extra miles to reach your 100 mile goal so don't skip!! Greeley (49 miles) ETA 9-1 PM: Country Market and Whistler's Pub and Grill (salad and pub food). Scotia (61 miles) ETA 10 AM- 4 PM: Happy Jack's Tavern with sloppy joe and pulled pork sandwich bar, salads, fruits and biergarten, open at 10 a.m. for us. North Loup (66 miles) ETA 10:30 AM- 3 PM: N. Loup Cafe, Whoa and Go (breakfast burritos) mile loop to Ericson, (out and back to SPALDING), Greeley, Scotia, North Loup, Ord. Riders must leave camp no later than 6:30 a.m. and arrive in Spalding no later than 11 a.m. so you can be back in time for the TDN Banquet! PLEASE DO NOT RIDE IN THE DARK. This is a loop route that follows Hwy. 70 northeast out of Ord to Hwy. 91, then east on Hwy. 91 Ericson, on to Hwy. 81, then south to Greeley, continue south to Hwy., where you'll turn back west and ride to Scotia, then turn north on Hwy. 11 to North Loup and back to Ord. WOW!! REST STOPS/AMENITIES: Remote rest stop between Ord and Ericson: East side of Hwy. 70. Ericson (4 miles) ETA 8-11 AM: See descriptions under 48-mile ride to Ericson (above). Pibel Lake Rest Stop (33 miles) ETA 8:30-NOON: Bible Camp youth group hosts, snacks, restrooms, great view. Need these extra miles to reach your 100 mile goal so don't skip!! Spalding (46 miles) ETA 10-NOON: People's (c-store), Bottoms Up (bar food), Kealy's (open at 10 a.m. with potato and salad bar, other bar food). Greeley (68 miles) ETA 9-1 PM: Country Market and Whistler's Pub and Grill (salad and pub food). Scotia (8 miles) ETA 10 AM- 4 PM: Happy Jack's Tavern with sloppy joe and pulled pork sandwich bar, salads, fruits and biergarten, open at 10 a.m. for us. North Loup (87 miles) ETA 10:30 AM- 3 PM: N. Loup Cafe, Whoa and Go (breakfast burritos). Tour de Nebraska Awards Banquet: The Tour de Nebraska Awards Banquet will be held at Ord Vet's Club, 46 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! Emergency phone numbers: RICH: KRIS: RICK D.:

17 Saturday, June 4 Ord-Fort Hartsuff 0 miles DAY 4: 0 miles: Fort Hartsuff A. Rest Stop: Elyria B. Rest Stop and Tour: Fort Hartsuff

18 Saturday, June 4 Ericson 48 miles Day 4: 48-miles to Ericson A. Rest Stop: Ranch B. Ericson: 4 establishments Emergency phone numbers: RICH: KRIS: RICK D.:

19 Saturday, June 4 Greeley Loup 80 miles Day 4: 80-mile Greeley Loop A. Rest Stop: Ericson B. Rest Stop: Pibel Lake C. Rest Stop: Greeley D. Rest Stop: Scotia E. Rest Stop: North Loup

20 Saturday, June 4 TDN Century 100 miles Day 4: 100-mile TDN Century A. Rest Stop: Ericson B. Pibel Lake C. Greeley D. Rest Stop: Greeley E. Rest Stop: Scotia F. Rest Stop: North Loup Emergency phone numbers: RICH: KRIS: RICK D.:

21 Sunday, June 5 Ord-St. Paul 48 miles Day 5 Ord to St. Paul, 48 miles A. Rest Stop: North Loup B. Happy Jack's Mine C. Rest Stop: Cotesfield D. Rest Stop: Elba Emergency phone numbers: RICH: KRIS: RICK D.:

22 SUNDAY, JUNE 5: ORD TO ST. PAUL Breakfast: Served at the high school. Sunday, 6/5, Ord to St. Paul 48 miles: From Ord, take th 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.. 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 1 miles to St. Paul fairgrounds. Rest Stops: North Loup ETA 7-9:30 AM (North Loup Cafe and Bake Shop, North Loup Saloon, Whoa & Go) miles Happy Jack's Chalk Mine ETA 7:30-10 AM (Grilled burgers and beverages for free-will donation, $5 tours, "His and Her's" outhouses)... 6/3 miles Cotesfield ETA 8-11 AM (snacks and beverages in Community Hall for Job's Daughters' fundraiser for Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment (HIKE) Foundation which provides hearing aids for children)... 7/30 miles Elba ETA 8:30-11:30 AM (Charlie's Station has fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, kolaches, breakfast sandwiches, and more)... 6/36 miles St. Paul...1/48 total estimated miles 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!!! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! June 0-4, 018 OUR 31st ANNIVERSARY TOUR!! We do our best to plan a safe, well-organized tour for you to enjoy. Thank you for coming. If you have ideas or suggestions that will help us improve Tour de Nebraska, please let us know! Tour de Nebraska, Inc. Rich and Susan Rodenburg 3155 Tihen Circle Lincoln, NE Susan@tourdenebraska.com