August 16, 17 (the actual ride), 18
Alright... here she comes! In almost exactly two months we will be out there riding 100+ miles again. We are making a lot of changes though, but I believe they will make this ride even more epic! The one thing that remains the same is the route.
The starting and ending points will be at Johnsons Lake instead of Cozad. I want this to become the ultimate social century ride where everyone leaves with handfuls of new friends. We'll be utilizing the campgrounds there the night before and the night after. Of course everything is optional and you can hotel it in Lexington or Cozad if you prefer.
Johnsons Lake offers many features we will likely take full advantage of. They have the new bike trail around the lake that those searching for the shorter more leisure socialization will love. They have great food options: Medos, Lakeshore, Subway and the awesome Lucky Chucks a short distance in Eustis. We are hoping to be able to partner with Lakeshore and Lucky Chucks for something special if we have a large enough crowd expected to come.
This ride is going to be absolutely free. We aren't going to be asking for money for some cause this year. The help will be minimal and all volunteer. We are still hoping to have Culligans on board this year because they were the ultimate SAG. There will be one opportunity to win some loot which will cost some dough that will go into the pooled prize money and involves a post 100 mini fishing tournament if you do have that desire to put up some loot.
We'll be changing the name and the website hopefully shortly after our meeting on Friday. You can register starting NOW by sending a postcard to 207 E 15 St, Cozad, NE 69130. Just state the names of any participants who will be riding and the number of people total who will be coming to join us. This will help me talk Lakeshore and Lucky Chucks into doing something special with us.
There is a new email that I can be contacted most easily at so send away at any questions you have. More updates soon! Get those registrations coming! nactionshane@gmail.com
Here's the general itinerary:
August 16 - Set up camp. Start socializing. Possible special food event. Check in so we know if you go missing during the ride.
August 17 - Wake up, drink coffee, hit the road. Fishing tourney, possible food event.
August 18 - Wake up, pack up, head home.
Remember, you don't have to stay both nights but you are encouraged to because it will be a goood time!
