June 20-25, 2023
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It’s our 35th year, and we want to spend it someplace fun and rider friendly! We were inspired by this history of the Seven Cities Tour and our friend Nick Cleveland and selected a route that starts in Columbus with overnights in both Albion and Norfolk. This "double-double" format with two nights in two different towns is back by huge popular demand.
The format gives the riding community a unique opportunity to explore some off the beaten paths, quiet county roads. Come ride with us and take in some inspiring landscapes, homegrown breweries, kayaking/tubing opportunities and hospitality only found in rural Nebraska. Note: Please enjoy reading all the tentative details about the 2023 route! All daily routes and rest stops are subject to change. The intentions are to better explain route options by posting the maps in February. |
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DAY 0: Tuesday, June 20
The Night Before — Columbus Our start and end host community in 2023 is Columbus, you can get here from there! Our friends at the Columbus CVB are excited to host TDN. Check in will be at the headquarter hotel at the Ramada by Wyndham Columbus Hotel and Conference Center. There is a plentiful room block for everyone, since there is no indoor camping in Columbus. Outdoor camping and long-term parking is across the street at beautiful Pawnee Park. When you return on Sunday, there will be showers at the Pawnee Park stadium conveniently located near everything. There are wonderful and plentiful dining options in Columbus. Below are options that are recommended from the locals. First-come, first-serve.
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DAY 1: Wednesday, June 21
Columbus to Albion — 48 mi Columbus is going to be a a great launching community. To start the Tour, delicious breakfast (5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m.) is hosted at the Ramada! Get your breakfast ticket at check in for TDN and/or check in at the hotel front desk. You can also check in for TDN at the Ramada on Wednesday morning! Breakfast 5:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Departure no later than 7:30 a.m. to beat the heat! REST STOPS: 16 miles - Monroe 9/25 miles - Genoa 11/36 miles - Saint Edwards 12/48 Albion |
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DAY 4: Saturday, June 24
Option Day — 42 mi or 101 mi Day 4 is your day. Relax, sleep in, go kayaking/tubing, or choose from one of our two loop ride options. Breakfast: 5:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. There are two road ride options: 42 miles or 101 miles |
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SATURDAY NIGHT FESTIVAL
Details coming! This includes foot truck vendors, music and TDN hosts your evening meal. |