Homestead Cycling Tour

Chief Standing Bear Trail Ride for Homestead Cycling Tour

Come join us for the 11th annual Homestead Cycling Tour! DID WE MENTION THAT WE WILL HAVE PIE AGAIN THIS YEAR? We offer a 15, 25, 40 and 72 mile limestone routes on the Chief Standing Bear Trail. And new this year, we will offer 36 & 60 mile Gravel Routes that will travel on some beautiful gravel and dirt roads. There will be SAG stops at the trailheads, at miles 12, 18, 31, 41, and 51. This is NOT a race, but a great gravel tour using gravel & dirt roads, MMRs, and offering beautiful views!

With your $40 entry, you will receive plenty of SAG support along the way, and fresh pie at Barneston Trailhead and at the end! And if you get signed up before noon on Sept. 3rd., you will receive our famous soft, comfy, long sleeve event shirt! A portion of our proceeds go back towards the maintenance of our Chief Standing Bear Trail maintenance.

Packet pick-up begins Sat. Sept. 14th at 6:30am @ Stone Hollow Brewery.

The 40 and 72 mile Trail Rides and the 36 and 60 mile Gravel Routes begin at 7:30am

The 25 mile Trail Ride starts at 7:45am.

The 15 mile Trail Ride starts at 8:00am.

SAG support Starts at 8:00am
NO SUPPORT AFTER 4:00pm

This is a fun ride so feel free to ride at your own pace. Ride safely and have fun!
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL ROUTES

If you change the route that you signed up for PLEASE notify us!

NEW Homestead Gravel Route

NEW this year, we will offer a 60 mile Gravel Route that will travel on some beautiful gravel and dirt roads. There will be SAG stops at the trailheads, at miles 12, 18, 31, 41, and 51. This is NOT a race, but a great gravel tour using gravel & dirt roads, MMRs, trail and offering beautiful views!

Chief Standing Bear Trail Ride for Homestead Cycling Tour

Again this year, we will be riding on our nicely maintained Chief Standing Bear Trail!
This route is a scenic route with no highways involved, and takes you on a crushed limestone trail along the Big Blue River. It will be lightly supported with snacks and water, so bring a water bottle with you. Restrooms and drinking fountains are located at a couple of the trailheads approximately every 6-7 miles.

ROUTES/MILES
1st Trailhead at Holmesville, NE with restrooms and drinking fountains is approx 7.5 miles from the start (round trip mileage is 15 miles). We will have SAG supplies available.

2nd Trailhead at Blue Springs, NE with restrooms and drinking water is approx. 12.5 miles from the start (round trip mileage is 25 miles). We will have SAG supplies available.

3rd Trailhead at Barneston, NE with restrooms and drinking fountains is approx. 20 miles from the start (round trip mileage is 40 miles). We will have SAG supplies available.

If you choose to continue on to Marysville KS, your ride will be about 36 miles from the start (round trip being 72). There is only one more water stop between Barneston and Marysville (16 miles), so make sure you fill up before leaving Barneston. There is a newly completed Hull Trailhead with bathrooms and water at around 6 miles north of Marysville. Some people chose to ride down to Marysville last year, and enjoyed some lunch, before returning back into NE. Just plan ahead, as many of the SAG stops could be closed on the return trip. Water and restrooms are always available at the Hull, Barneston and Holmesville Trailheads. Also, there is the Grand Avenue Bar & Grill in Barneston for food and drinks.

Stone Hollow Brewery 301 Court Street, Beatrice NE. Stop on over across the street after the ride, and enjoy a discounted drink and food!

Homestead Conservation & Trail Association (HCTA)