Century Rides in Nebraska

Cycling in Nebraska: Terrain & Route Overview

Nebraska surprises visiting cyclists with its distinctive, expansive beauty. While eastern Nebraska features rolling agricultural hills around Omaha and Lincoln, the central and western reaches showcase the extraordinary Nebraska Sandhills—the largest sand dune formation in the Western Hemisphere, blanketed in prairie grasses and cattle ranches. Century routes here feature long, smooth stretches of highway with minimal motor traffic, offering a peaceful, meditative experience under huge Midwestern skies. Wind is a key tactical element, rewarding riders who know how to work in pacelines. From tours celebrating the historic pioneer trails along the Platte River to events traversing the dramatic bluffs of Scotts Bluff and Chimney Rock, Nebraska provides rich history and honest heartland riding.

Terrain Characteristics: Unique Sandhills dunes, Platte River agricultural flats, and western dramatic bluffs.

Riding Season & Weather: May through October.