Century Rides in Nebraska
The comprehensive 2026 directory of 100-mile centuries, metric centuries (62 miles), and endurance cycling tours across Nebraska.
Cycling in Nebraska: Terrain & Route Overview
Nebraska surprises visiting cyclists with its distinctive, expansive beauty. While eastern Nebraska features rolling agricultural hills around Omaha and Lincoln, the central and western reaches showcase the extraordinary Nebraska Sandhills—the largest sand dune formation in the Western Hemisphere, blanketed in prairie grasses and cattle ranches. Century routes here feature long, smooth stretches of highway with minimal motor traffic, offering a peaceful, meditative experience under huge Midwestern skies. Wind is a key tactical element, rewarding riders who know how to work in pacelines. From tours celebrating the historic pioneer trails along the Platte River to events traversing the dramatic bluffs of Scotts Bluff and Chimney Rock, Nebraska provides rich history and honest heartland riding.
Terrain Characteristics: Unique Sandhills dunes, Platte River agricultural flats, and western dramatic bluffs.
Riding Season & Weather: May through October.
📍 Nebraska Century Rides Map
4 Plotted EventsBicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN)
📅 Jun 07 – 13, 2026Pedal through Nebraska’s breathtaking rolling plains and discover a side of the state you’ve never seen before.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | 🏔️ Imperial Century (100 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Jun 07 – 13, 2026 |
| End Date | 2026-06-13 |
| Starting Venue | Valentine • Springview • Spencer • Verdigre • Crofton • Wayne • Oakland • Arlington Start Hub |
| Location | Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Verdigre, Crofton, Wayne, Oakland, Arlington, NE |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.806166, -100.621542 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | BRAN, Inc. ↗ |
| Organizer Contact | protected |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Cowboy Gravel Grinder
📅 May 15 – 16, 2027The Short Line Shuffle-18 Mile: Saddle up for a laid-back ride on The Short Line Shuffle – 18 Mile . Designed for riders who want to soak in the scenery without the strain, this out-and-back course offers a smooth and approachable introduction to gravel riding. With just around 90 feet of elevation gain, this route keeps things gentle and enjoyable, making it perfect for beginners, families, or anyone looking for...
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | ⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 May 15 – 16, 2027 |
| End Date | 2027-05-16 |
| Street Address | 4300 W Norfolk Ave |
| Location | Norfolk, NE 68701 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.034551, -97.476678 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Cowboy Gravel Grinder ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $20 - $60 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
The Ponderosa Gravel Race
📅 Oct 31, 2026The Ponderosa Gravel Race is back and will be held at the Elk City Hall. Come race with us on Halloween!! Let's have some fun with some costumes. Check in will start at 7am inside the hall. At check in, you'll receive your race plate and some swag. Your 50 mile race will take off at 8:00am. Route will take you north into Washington Co. Other than the 1 aid station on course, this is a self supported race. There...
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ⚡ Half Century (50 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Oct 31, 2026 |
| Street Address | 22829 Elk City Dr. Valley, Ne. 68064 |
| Location | Elk City, NE 68064 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.371231, -96.273335 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Entry Fee | $50 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Tour de Nebraska
📅 Jun 22 – 27, 2027A 5-day bicycle tour through scenic rural Nebraska, with daily mileage ranging from 45-70 miles.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | 🏔️ Imperial Century (100 mi)⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi)⚡ Half Century (50 mi)🗺️ RWGPS Map |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Jun 22 – 27, 2027 |
| RWGPS Telemetry | Interactive Route Map (1) → • Send to Wahoo/Garmin ↗ • GPX ⬇ • TCX ⬇ |
| End Date | 2027-06-27 |
| Starting Venue | Bridgeport |
| Location | Bridgeport, Potter, Scottsbluff, Alliance, NE |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.676556, -103.070134 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Tour de Nebraska ↗ |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |