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Not the End of the World

It turns out that 2012 was not the End of the World.  So we live to enjoy another adventurous journey across the “Good Life” state – Nebraska. The cold winds are blowing, ice is on the roads, the gears are frozen, we dream of the warm spring days when we are back on the road. [...]

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Host Communities line up activities

BRAN 33 is starting in less than a month. Each of our Host Communities is gearing up for our arrival.  This is the time for them to showcase their town to visitors from 25-35 states? Riders remember the good times they have had in host communities.  We often retrace the route at later times reliving [...]

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Out to the Border

Often BRAN riders seek the state border on the Saturday before the official ride starts. The Colorado border is about 21 miles from Kimball on the Lincoln Highway. Approximately 12 miles from Kimball is Bushnell. It is a village in Kimball County with a population of 124 at the 2010 census. The Sisters Grimm in [...]

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Must Have Fashion Accessory

by BikeKick » Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:41 am        My wonderful wife gave me a pair of socks to compliment my BRAN Jersey: DeFeet End of the World:  http://www.tonsofsocks.com/2012.html They are a perfect match! It would be fun if the word could get out to everyone.This is not an endorsement of the product by BRAN, [...]

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BRAN 33 Registration Is Open

June 2 – 8, 2013 Starting Town:  Kimball, Nebraska Ending Location:  Strategic Air & Space Museum near Ashland, Nebraska Overnight towns: Chappell, Paxton,  Gothenburg, Kearney,  Aurora, Brainard Click Here to Register Online for BRAN 33 Note: When registering online you will have the option to pay by either credit card or check.  There are no convenience fees if you select the [...]

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Notes from the BRAN 33 Pre-Ride

We were again asked to be a part of the pre-ride visits to BRAN 33 Host Towns. I’ve wanted to post about our trip but have been rather busy…Thanksgiving, 2 Cataract surgeries and all the preparations for the Holidays! With that over our focus is on BRAN and the joy it brings to us. I [...]

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Sargent – Best Host Community

Sargent Won Best Host Community Sargent (278.7 Miles – Pop 525) The second largest town in Custer County nestled one mile north of the scenic Middle Loup River awaits you.  BRAN has traveled through Sargent on many different occasions and was voted Best Overnight Host Community on BRAN 19. This year they repeated by rolling [...]

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It was a Winner!

Look at what the BRAN 32 Jersey artist designed for last year.  At its annual meeting on Nov. 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado, the National Bicycle Tour Directors selected the BRAN 32 Jersey the Best in the Nation for 2012! Expectations and standards for the 2013 Jersey are high . . .

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Prepare for BRAN 33 with OPBC

Great way to prepare for BRAN 33, Omaha Pedalers Bicycle Club. Check their website for the latest adventures – www.opbc.clubexpress.com  

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BRAN 33 – coming soon

The rumor has it that online registration will be opening on January 22, 2013. Look more news on the historic tour.

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