Click on this link to pre-register, or join us in Oshkosh on June 1st!

Yes, there are multi-day options for BRAN again this year. We offer a 7-day tour, 4-day tour or a 3-day tour.

Your registration includes access to outdoor camping or RV spaces, hot showers, baggage transportation from overnight town to the next for the entire week, aid stations with hydration and basic nutrition, access to bike mechanics as needed, access to sag vehicles as needed, medical support, and an end of ride luncheon.

BRAN has a NO REFUND policy with no exceptions. If you have concerns about receiving a refund and you are not able to participate, then you should consider purchasing Travel Insurance on your own. BRAN will ONLY consider offering a refund in the event the BRAN Ride Director cancels the ride.

• Information will be emailed to all registered participants, including a PDF copy of the riders book.
• Full packet will be provided during check-in.

Registration on the first day is available ONLY if the ride is not filled to the 600-rider maximum.

The ride is limited to 600 riders.

• BRAN arranges a Charter Service to take the rider, and luggage to the starting point. This Service is indicated on the registration form for an additional fee. You must sign up for this when you register as the number of seats are limited. We cannot take day of bus registrations. You are responsible for getting yourself to the bus departure point on time.
• You can drive to the starting point or carpool with other riders. You may have a friend or family member drop you off at the start town. If you bring a vehicle that will be with you all week then you need to register that vehicle.
• If you do not wish to ride the bus out, you can post your travel needs on the BRAN Facebook page to see if any other riders from your area are going and if you might arrange to ride with them.

If you ride the BRAN buses, a separate truck will take your bike to the starting point. If you are not riding the bus, you will be responsible for transporting your bike to the starting point.

In the past, many riders have made arrangements with Nebraska area bike shops to mail their bikes to the starting point. Others have made their situations known on our BRAN Facebook page and have made arrangements with other riders going on the tour. Or contact the ride start town and arrange to ship your bike directly to them.

Please post your needs on the BRAN Facebook page. We have had people volunteer to help out with driving when they see those needs.

The busses will depart promptly at 8:00 am.  Please arrive 1 to 1 ½ hours early to allow time to park your vehicle, get your bike on the bike transport and then check in with our BRAN bus coordinators prior to putting your baggage and getting yourself on the bus.

• Yes! The link and necessary waiver can be found in the BRAN 43 Registration section on this website.

• If you choose the weeklong ride you will start in Oshkosh and end in Fremont. You can buy a bus ticket that will take you to the start town or be dropped off at the start town by a friend or family member. At the end of the ride, you can be picked up by a friend or family member or leave your vehicle at the designated parking area during the week. Registration and check-in will be Saturday night in Oshkosh.
• If you choose to ride the first 3 days you will start in Oshkosh and end in Broken Bow. At the end of your ride, you will need to be picked up in Broken Bow by a friend or family member. Registration and check-in will be Saturday night in Oshkosh.
• If you choose to ride the first 4 days you will start in Oshkosh and end in St. Paul. At the end of your ride, you will need to be picked up in St. Paul by a friend or family member. Registration and check-in will be Saturday night in Oshkosh.
• If you choose the last 3 days you will start in St. Paul and end in Fremont and you will need to find a ride to the start. Registration and check-in will be Wednesday night, June 4th in St. Paul.
• If you choose the last 4 days then you will start in Broken Bow and end in Fremont and you will need to find a ride to the start. Registration and check-in will be on Tuesday night, June 3rd in Broken Bow.
• Please note that all registrations and check-ins are the night before each ride option starts.

The registration fee for the 2025 tour is $450 for the full week, $300 for the 4-day ride and $225 for the 3-day ride. The 2024 bus fee is $160 to ride the bus from Fremont, NE to the start host town, Oshkosh, NE on Saturday, May 31st only. Any private vehicles accompanying BRAN riders are also charged a fee. The private vehicle/driver fee for 2024 is $100. Passenger/non-rider -$50, 10 and under passenger/non-rider (no charge) (Prices will increase on April 1st)

Registration on the first day is available ONLY if the ride is not filled to the 600 rider maximum.

• BRAN is a camping tour. Each rider is expected to provide for their own sleeping arrangements. Most riders bring a tent to sleep in. BRAN arranges for riders and support personnel to camp on high school football fields or in their city parks. In the event of inclement weather (i.e. heavy rains, thunderstorms, tornadoes, snow, etc.), facilities will be provided.
• Each of the host towns will designate camping areas and places for those requiring RV parking. Riders may choose to bring their own gear and set up in the basic camping space at no charge; other for-fee options include charter tent and cabin services provided by our partners at Pork Bellies LLC. Our registration page contains links for those wishing to charter a tent or cabin.
• Some towns/cities have hotel/motel/Bed & Breakfast accommodations as well. Anyone interested in such lodging is responsible for making their own reservations.
• In the past some churches have allowed riders to stay in their basements. Again, this kind of arrangement would depend on what the host community provides. Check with the Host Community contact to confirm if they will be offering this service.

No. A baggage truck transports your luggage/camping gear to each host town. The luggage is lined up and riders claim their gear when they get in from the day’s ride.

Please put a tag on your gear with your information. You are limited to 2 bags.

You can wake up whenever you want to, but you are required to take down your tent, pack your gear and get it to the Baggage trailer each day so that it can be taken to the next town. We will post baggage drop off time when determined but usually by 8:00am. DO NOT START TO RIDE BEFORE DAYLIGHT!

It’s always a good idea to check your Tour Guide for food options. The host towns will provide breakfast/dinner at a cost. Many of the churches and civic organizations plan buffets, potlucks, etc. There are also restaurants in the towns/cities on tour. A city/town along the way may set up a luncheon (at cost to the rider). The BRAN SAG support also offers fruit/water and other snacks on the tour. Donations are welcomed for these supplies. There are also convenience stores along the way most days of the tour, as well as bake sales and other food booths supplied by various civic/school organizations.

• Check the Tour Guide for interesting stops on the ride. In the Host Communities, people will get a nap in after riding all day or will take advantage of whatever the town has to offer for entertainment. There are several options for grub, ranging from Potlucks to local restaurants. The evening is also a great time to meet new friends and just have fun!
• We work closely with our overnight towns to create a festival area in each overnight town complete with food and beverage, live entertainment, and culture unique to the town. As the towns complete their planning, we will provide updates on our Facebook page. Be sure to click ‘follow’ to get the latest updates.

In the evening people will check their bikes over to make sure they don’t have any thorns/glass etc. in their tires. The Bike Way is our dedicated bike shop that goes on tour with us and can meet most of your cycling needs.

In many of the towns, the high schools open their computer labs or offer WiFi so people can check their e-mail or send messages to home.

Yes. Emergency Number: 402-344-4120

No. However, you will quickly learn that there is no need for an alarm. The sound of tent zippers usually wakes folks up in a hurry. However, if you are a heavy sleeper or sleep away from the main campground area, you will need a travel alarm or someone to wake you up.

If you are comfortable uploading your own photos, email the BRAN leadership team at bicyclerideacrossnebraska@gmail.com 

• As a non-profit organization, BRAN seeks to offer the best biking experience in Nebraska at the lowest price.
• As a sponsor, you can help make it possible for many riders who might otherwise not be able to afford the ride.
• Alternatively, you can help to fund additional scholarships which we will provide to the host towns that we stay with on BRAN 41.
• For more information on how you can help, email the leadership team by clicking HERE!