Heatstroke 100—Sunday, August 29, 2010
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 2010 Heatstroke 100 ride will be Sunday August 29th. 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.
Repaving on Nebraska Hwy 31 north of the Platte River is expected to be complete by the end of July, so we are able to use the same route as in the past several years. The course consists of three loops: 24 miles, 35 miles, and 46 miles. You can combine these loops to get distances ranging from 24 to 105 miles. The routes explore the scenic Platte River valley between Louisville and Ashland and range as far west as Ceresco. The routes are on paved roads except for 1/4 mile of limestone trail approaching the Lied Platte River Bridge; this short trail is suitable for road bikes. 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)...
Route Map in Google Maps
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