BRAN? Are we talking about muffins? No; we’re talking about Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska!

BRAN takes place the first full week in June, passing through small towns in the rolling countryside of the Cornhusker State. Participation is limited to 600 riders. If you want to shoot for this one, register early!

There are three route options: 3, 4, or 7 days. All types of bicycles are allowed, as long as they have two working brakes. E-bikes? Yes, provided they conform to the state’s laws.

The Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska is fully supported. The SAG wagon will be patrolling the route should you need assistance. Towns along the way have meals for a cost. Of course, feel free to carry your personal supply of energy bars, etc. 

What kind of bike should you use? With the SAG wagon available, a touring bicycle might not be necessary. That depends on how much you want to keep with you at all times. If I were to do this ride, I think I’d like to have a pannier or two; or at least a bike trunk.

As BRAN is an all-weather event, keeping rain gear handy is a good idea. Mornings might be cool enough for a jacket; and I’d need someplace to stash it as the day warmed up.

BRAN is another one of those pie-in-the-sky dream rides for me. Nebraska is a long way off. But one never knows.