June 24-29, 2025
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It’s our 37th year, and we want to spend it someplace new and different! We were inspired by the invitation of some of our McCook(ie) riders that encouraged us to come experience with wonderful hospitality and to challenge us to go somewhere fun and NEW! Back by popular demand, TDN features a "double" format with two nights in McCook, which is hometown to our state suds partner, Loop Brewing Company.
Come ride with us and take in some inspiring landscapes, homegrown brewery, outdoor activities and the wonderful hospitality only found in in this part of Nebraska. Note: Please enjoy reading all the tentative details about the 2025 route! All daily routes and rest stops are subject to change. |
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DAY 0: Tuesday, June 24
The Night Before — Curtis Curtis Nebraska is the only city in Frontier County and is equally located between Gothenburg, McCook, and North Platte Nebraska. The small city in Nebraska offers a robust offering of opportunity! Taking in a round of golf at Arrowhead Meadows golf course, grabbing a bite to eat for dinner or taking a walk along the trails. Curtis can be seen as an oasis in the great plains of southwest Nebraska! Curtis is also home to Medicine Valley public schools and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture which provides a top 10 ranked two-year program in the COUNTRY and serving as part of the greater University of Nebraska collegiate system. (Click Here) for things to do! |
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DAY 1: Wednesday, June 25
Curtis to Elwood— 41 mi Elwood Nebraska is the county seat of Gosper County, Nebraska. Elwood has a population of 683 and is a traditional small town in central Nebraska. The center of town features several downtown businesses offering a friendly atmosphere with warm hospitality. The Elwood community is blessed with a beautiful recreation area. There are several area lakes and a reservoir for camping and fishing. Wildlife surrounds the area for turkey, pheasant, and deer hunting. The Gosper County Fair is held in Elwood and has excellent rodeo grounds. The community owns its own carnival and volunteers work to host the fair and carnival. People come from miles around to attend this yearly event. Residents of Elwood take pride in their community and play an active role in its care. We welcome you to one of the nicest towns in Nebraska (Click Here) for things to do! |
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DAY 2: Thursday, June 26
Elwood to Cambridge — 35 mi Cambridge Nebraska was originally called Pickletown, and was laid out in the 1870s by J. W. Pickle. When the railroad was built through the settlement in 1880, the town was renamed Cambridge by railroad officials. The spirit of the pioneer is carried on through the visionary citizens of Cambridge. Abundant with modern enterprise, this progressive community has re-awakened the dreams of the early years. This beautiful small town is in southwestern Nebraska with historic U.S. Route 6 & 34 passing through the heart of it. It's located in a good hunting and fishing area; a lively array of restaurants, stores and services, excellent recreational facilities, and an 18-hole golfers' paradise. (Click Here) for things to do! DAY 2 Option: Century Loop — 100 mi |
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DAY 3: Friday, June 27
Cambridge to McCook — 59 mi McCook Nebraska located in the heart of southwestern Nebraska, considered to be the 'High Plains" of the Midwest. Here there is a fierce sense of community and resourcefulness. McCook proudly shares its history, outdoor recreation, and rural lifestyle with visitors. This community has some loyal TDN cyclists that have challenged us to re-imagine our 37th annual Bicycle Adventure in a Brand New way as we explore McCook and the surrounding area for the first time ever! We are grateful to explore more of what makes Nebraska a special place. Come explore it with us! (Click Here) for things to do! |
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DAY 4: Saturday, June 28
McCook: (optional) 56 mile loop McCook Nebraska located in the heart of southwestern Nebraska, considered to be the 'High Plains" of the Midwest. Here there is a fierce sense of community and resourcefulness. McCook proudly shares its history, outdoor recreation, and rural lifestyle with visitors. This community has some loyal TDN cyclists that have challenged us to re-imagine our 37th annual Bicycle Adventure in a Brand New way as we explore McCook and the surrounding area for the first time ever! We are grateful to explore more of what makes Nebraska a special place. Come explore it with us! Since we are doing a "double" in McCook, we just doubled the fun and can't wait to showcase something NEW and different. (Click Here) for things to do! |
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SATURDAY NIGHT FESTIVAL
In the past, we've featured tasty food truck vendors and wonderful live music! This year, we are planning something special that fits this concept but in a McCook-kind-a-way. The community has wonderful amenities and we can't wait to announce more details soon! |