Heatstroke 100—Sunday, August 26, 2012
Hot and humid in August? You bet! But Nebraska cyclists have endured the heat and pedaled in scorching sun time and time again. What better way to beat the heat than to ride in the Heatstroke 100 — if you dare! The 2012 edition is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, August 26. Below is the information for the 2011 ride
The 2011 Heatstroke 100 ride will be Sunday August 28th. The ride will again start and end at the Strategic Air and Space Museum east of Ashland on Nebraska Highway 66 next to Mahoney State Park. From Interstate 80 take exit 426 and go 1/2 mile west on Highway 66.
The course consists of three loops: 34 miles, 25 miles, and 46 miles. You can combine these loops to get distances ranging from 25 to 105 miles. The routes explore the scenic Platte River valley between Louisville and Ashland and range as far west as Ceresco. Due to the anticipated closure of the Lied Platte River Bridge for maintainence, the routes this year are all on paved roads. Several SAG support stations and roving SAG vehicles will be provided.
Registration fees: $20 Individual or $40 Family if postmarked by August 1, $25/$50 thereafter. Look for a registration form at your local bike shop or download the PDF file below. Ride day registration begins at 7:00 am. The ride starts at 7:30 am.
Registration form (PDF) Route map (PDF)...