Pick your Pleasure

Participants in the Bike MS Scenic Ride - Omaha to Lincoln have different abilities and to accommodate as many riders as possible the Bike MS Scenic Ride has different routes each day.

2009 Day 1 (Saturday only)
21 or 45 mile option

21 mile map
45 mile map

• 21 mile option ride to Water stop 1 and back to Concordia High School (start line).
• 45 mile option ride to Water stop 2 and back to Concordia High School (start line).
• We will transport you out to Nebraska Wesleyan to be a part of the evening celebration!
• We will have transportation available from Lincoln back to Omaha after the evening celebration.

Main Route Option - 66.4 Mile Route - This is the main route of the Bike MS Scenic Ride (one and two day) and the route the majority of participants ride. From 1st time (novice) riders to even experienced riders, this route will provide plenty of small hills and even more beautiful Nebraska landscape scenery! If you are a very new rider, come challenge yourself on this route and see what you can accomplish….you will be richly rewarded!
2009 Day 1 NE MS Bike Ride Route - Main Route 66.4 Miles
Main Route 66.4 Miles Turn by turns w/mileage

Ashland Loop option - 82.3 Mile Route - A bit longer than the Main Route but hey…what’s an extra 16 miles when you’re out riding your bike on a sunny day through the spectacular Ashland, Nebraska countryside? There are several really nice hills here so warm up them granny gears! Distance between water stops is also more like 13-14 miles too so have plenty of water on-board before attempting this loop!
2009 Day 1 NE MS Bike Ride Route - Ashland Loop 82.3 Miles
Ashland Loop 82.3 Miles - Turn by turns w/mileage

Ceresco (Century Loop) option - 101.7 Mile Route - Dedicated cyclists who want a challenge have the option to earn a coveted MS Bike Event Century Rider patch to be presented at the Sat night bash! Because the MS Bike Event is so well staffed and supported many 1st time century riders attempt and complete this loop! Will you be one of them? The first man and woman to cross the finish line will be recognized at thee Team Village Sat. Dinner/Celebration Evening. Distance between water stops is also more like 13-14 miles too so have plenty of water on-board before hitting this loop! Please don’t attempt unless you have a fair amount of cycling experience and have been training at least moderately with several rides above 50 miles prior to taking this on. Century Loop cyclists must sign in at waterstops on both loops and finish line to obtain recorded times.
2009 Day 1 NE MS Bike Ride Route - Century Loop 101.7 Miles
Ceresco Loop 101.7 Miles - Turn by turns w/mileage

Lincoln Street Route Maps
2009 Day 1 Lincoln Route Up Close with Numbered Water Stops
2009 Lincoln Map

2009 Day 2 (Sunday only)

2009 Day 2 NE MS Bike Ride Route - Main Route 66.4 Miles
Main Route 66.4 Miles - Turn by turns w/mileage

• If you choose to only bike from Lincoln to Omaha on Day 2, there is no transportation provided back to Lincoln.
• If you choose to do the 2-day ride, after celebrating and staying overnight at Nebraska Wesleyan University, we will return to Omaha following the Main Route (66.4 miles). Are you up for the challenge?

Support on the route

Bike MS Scenic Ride is a fully supported bike ride with Support and Gear vehicles on all routes, rest stops every 8-12 miles with certified medical volunteers and supplies, bike mechanics from bike shops and lunch on both days. For the two days, cyclists can be assured of the best support available!

Rest Stops Captain and Crew participates in a friendly Best Rest Stop competition. All cyclists are encouraged to stop by the Information Tent at the Team Village Celebration Tent located in Lincoln at the Nebraska Wesleyan University Campus Finish Line to vote for the best rest stop when they finish their ride on Saturday. Rest stops are located on private property. Cyclists are asked to be respectful.

Mechanics for the official Bike MS Scenic Ride bike shops will be on hand at rest stops along the route for simple, essential repairs. The labor is free, but any supplies needed will be sold to the cyclists. All repair equipment needs to be transported, so riders are encouraged to take their bikes to their mechanic for a thorough check before bike ride weekend.

Lunch is provided to the cyclist on the route both days.

Important information for cyclists to know on the route

Bike MS Scenic Ride will go on rain or shine. Be sure to have appropriate gear for all weather possibilities.

Helmets are REQUIRED for all cyclists. Any cyclist riding without a helmet will be asked to immediately leave the route and their rider number will be revoked.

Water Bottle(s) highly recommended. You will be able to refill them at each rest stop.

The MS rider number is your identification to the staff and crew on the Bike MS Scenic Ride. It must be worn at all times on the route.

All rest stops will be stocked with water, sports drinks and light snacks. Flavors and quantities may be limited. Specific products must be provided by the cyclists and carried on the route by the cyclists.

Cyclists are asked to carry cash or some other form of payment on the route to purchase supplies from bike shop mechanics if needed.

Cyclists should carry a driver’s license or some other form of picture identification with them at all times.