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2023 Tour de Nebraska

columbus • albion • norfolk
a bicycle adventure!

​June 20-25, 2023

Route Details


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

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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.
  • The Bistro on the Loup (Located at the Ramada!)
  • Whiskey Sands (Located at the Ramada!)
  • Husker Steak House
  • Duster's Pub & Grill & Gottberg Brew Pub
    • Live music and drink & pasta specials!
    • Overflow seating in banquet area
  • El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant (near Duster's downtown)
  • Cork & Barrel (near Duster's downtown)
  • CK Bar & Grill
  • Glur's Tavern (oldest tavern west of the Mississippi River!)

DAY 1 ROUTE MAP
DAY 1: Wednesday, June 21
​Columbus to Albion — 44 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:

12 miles - Monroe
8/20 miles - Genoa
12/32 miles - Saint Edwards
12/44 Albion

DAY 2 ROUTE MAP
DAY 2: Thursday, June 22
​Albion Loop — 55 mi

Breakfast: 5:30 a.m. -7:30 a.m.

REST STOPS:

11 miles - RRS
11/22 miles - Belgrade
8/30 miles - Cedar Rapids
12/43 miles - RRS
13/55 - Albion

Looking for an extra challenge?

Sign up for our Gravel Adventure on Days 3-4 of Tour de Nebraska.
(Limited to the first 60 riders. Just add this category to your cart when registering. It's free!)
gravel/road adventure

DAY 3 ROUTE MAP
DAY 3: Friday, June 23
​Albion to Norfolk — 58 mi

Breakfast: 5:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

REST STOPS:

17 miles - Newman Grove
15/32 - RRS
10/42 - Battle Creek
16/58 - Norfolk

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DAY 4: Saturday, June 24
Option Day — 37 mi or 100 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 a.m.

There are two road ride options: 38 miles or 100 miles
DAY 4 Option: 38 Mile Loop
OPTION 1: 38 miles

REST STOPS:

9 miles - RRS
10/19 - Madison
10/29 - RRS
9/38 - Norfolk

DAY 4 option: Century Loop
OPTION 2: 100 miles

REST STOPS:

9 miles - RRS
10/19 miles - Madison
19/38 miles - Lindsay
11/49 miles - Newman Grove
10/59 miles - Rose Hill Church
12/71 Tildon
16/87 Battle Creek
13/100 Norfolk
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SATURDAY NIGHT FESTIVAL
Details coming! This includes foot truck vendors, music and TDN hosts your evening meal.

DAY 5 ROUTE MAP
DAY 5: Sunday, June 25
Norfolk to Columbus - 61 mi

Breakfast: 5:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

REST STOPS:

15 miles - Stanton
15/30 miles - Leigh
11/41 miles - Creston
12/53 - RRS
8/61 - Columbus

2023 Tour de Nebraska


Tour Director

Charlie Schilling

Cell Phone

402-320-3384

Email

schilling.charles@gmail.com
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