the 9th Annual Wear Yellow Ride!
www.wearyellownebraska.org

Text Craig if you want to ride this afternoon, Saturday, March 10, at around 2 PM.
402-681-2853

Sat, April 14, 1st Annual Bike for Sight ride from Miller's Landing! Www.bikeforsight.org

SUN, April 15: Omaha Health Expo Ride - http://www.showofficeonline.com/ohweevents.html 2012 CHAIN GANG JERSEY DEBUT! – a good ride from Downtown to Ponca Hills and back.

SAT, April 21: Great Plains Bicycle Club’s Annual SPRING FLING Metric Century Ride – Louisville area
http://greatplainsbikeclub.org/springfling/index.html

SAT, May 12: 2ND Annual JACK AND COKE Ride in North Kansas City http://www.jackandcokebikeride.org/

SAT, May 19: 9TH ANNUAL WEAR YELLOW RIDE - www.wearyellownebraska.org moved from August to May in 2011, AND will move in 2012 from last year’s beautiful route out of Chalco Hills/Wehrspan Lake to an even better location!– A CHAIN GANG MANDATORY RIDE!

SUN, May 20 (tentative): 13th Oak Creek Valley Ride in Valparaiso, NE - http://www.sertoma.net/bikeride/ New Flyer not up yet but http://www.bikeiowa.com/asp/calendar/RidePopUp.asp?m=&e=6292
SUN, May 20: Annual TOUR DE BREW in Kansas City http://tourdebrewkc.com/

SUN, June 3: 21st Annual Tour de Cure - http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=8050&pg=entry for Diabetes will ride out of Sarpy County Fairgrounds in Springfield, NE

SUN, June 3 – SAT, June 9: BRAN (Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska) 31 – The Easy Rider Tour - http://bran-inc.org/wp/

SAT, June 9 – FRI, June 15: 27th Annual Ride the Rockies http://ridetherockies.com/

SUN, June 17: 3rd ANNUAL ROLLIN’ TO COLON (NE) – A ride put on by our Wear Yellow Group - http://www.rollintocolon.org/ A CHAIN GANG MANDATORY RIDE ON A BEAUTIFUL RIDE ROUTE out of Valley, NE

WED, June 20 – SUN, June 24: 25th Annual Tour de Nebraska - http://www.tourdenebraska.com/ 30 Dundee Chain Gangers are riding this Northeast Nebraska circle/loop ride out of Madison, Nebraska this summer. JOIN US!

SAT, June 23 – Wed, June 27 – 17th Annual NUMB RIDE – in FAR western Nebraska for 2011 - http://www.numbride.org/

SAT, July 14 – 2nd ANNUAL OWL RIDE @ 11 PM FROM THE BOB KERREY BRIDGE AROUND OMAHA!! – A MANDATORY DUNDEE CHAIN GANG JERSEY-WEARING PARTY RIDE!! - http://owlride.org/event-info/

SAT, July 14 – SUN, July 15 – 24th Annual Colorado Triple Bypass Ride http://www.teamevergreen.org/triple

SUN, July 22 – SAT, July 28 – RAGBRAI 40!!- http://ragbrai.com/

SAT, Aug. 4 – Blair Bike Club’s Annual Rollin’ to the River - http://www.blairbikeclub.com/Rollin%27%20to%20the%20River%20Century%20Ri...

SAT, Aug. 4 – SAT, Aug. 11 – 6th Annual Colorado Rocky Mountain Bike Tour http://www.crmbt.com/2012information.html

SAT, Aug. 11 – 11th Annual Kool-Aid Classic in Hasting, NE!! Road Trip? - http://incolor.inebraska.com/drewarc/kaclassic/

SUN, Aug. 19: 21st Annual Corporate Cycling Challenge - http://www.corporatecycling.com/ A BIG ride out of downtown where we will want to bring it with the DCGC2 jerseys!

SAT, Aug. 25: ONABIKE XX – Onawa, Iowa http://www.onawa.com/index.asp?Type=B_EV&SEC={E7D32674-A81D-40AA-B9EB-565D32085770}

SUN, Aug. 26 – Annual Heatstroke 100 (or less) out of the Strategic Air and Space Museum - http://greatplainsbikeclub.org/heatstroke/

SAT, Sept 1 – Annual Classic Backroads Tour Ride from Neola to Persia, Iowa – Fun Party Ride of 22 Miles!

NEW WEEKEND!! SAT, Sept 8 – SUN, SEPT 9: Annual MS Nebraska Scenic Ride – The DCGC2 will again ride with TEAM NOBBY and the Blair Bike Club in this event – http://bikeksg.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/KSGBikeEvents?fr_id=18...

SAT, Sept 29 – 21st Annual University of Okoboji OKTOBERFEST Ride http://www.bikeiowa.com/asp/calendar/RidePopUp.asp?m=&e=6112

SAT, Oct. 6: The 4th Annual TOUR DE BBQ in Kansas City http://tourdebbq.com/

Rides with NO dates yet: Wish Ride 26 in Percival, Iowa and the MINTS Ride (Missouri-Nebraska-Iowa Tri-State ride – both of these rides were flood-affected last year.

Check out this great JANUARY publicity for cycling and the Cahin Gang, with video of Chain Gangers Jeff Briggs, Paul Prentiss, Dave Gross, Joel Guenther, Mike Hinrichs and Joe Gross!

http://www.ketv.com/video/30338740/detail.html

If you have time, drop KETV a quick email thanking them for promoting cycling!

The Frosty Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:00 am. We will begin at The F.O.X. (south 14th st) and ride the Jamaica North Trail to Roca for a hot chocolate break and then back to the The F.O.X. for a burger and fries. Round trip will be approximately 14 miles.

Anybody who can ride a bike is welcome to participate in the Frosty Bike Ride. Click around the website for more details and if you have any questions, give me a shout: nikemomof2@gmail.com.

Here's the link to the Frosty Bike Ride website: http://frostybikeride.wordpress.com/

The Owl Ride 1 was a GREAT time last year! They had about a 1000 riders leaving on bicycles at ELEVEN PM!!
This year’s OWL RIDE 2 will be even bigger and better, and we need to have all Chain Gangers signed up and wearing CG Jerseys to win the Parliament Cup for the biggest team in the Owl Ride (Valmont won it last year).

Here is the info on the event, which will follow the AWESOME FREE Sharon Jones and Dap Kings funk/blues concert earlier in the night:
http://owlride.org/event-info/

Here is how you register and make sure that say you are on the Dundee Chain Gang Cycling Club team!:
http://owlride.org/registration/

IF you are in town and not on vacation, you HAVE TO ride this ride and sport Chain Gang colors!

Thanks and AHPPY 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY!!

Craig L. Kelley
DUNDEE CHAIN GANG CYCLING CLUB, Co-Founder & Social Chairman
www.dundeechaingang.com

6790 Grover Street, Suite 200
Omaha, Nebraska 68106-3612
402.391.4000 Firm
800.642.1242 Toll Free
402.391.4039 Fax
402.681.2853 Cell
clkkelley@inserra.com
WWW.INSERRA.COM

Event Details

The Bike MS Scenic Ride 2011 presented by docuLynx will take place on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 2011!

Bike MS Fact Sheet

An unforgettable ride. An unbeatable destination. A world free of MS.

You’re up for the challenge - and ready for the ride of your life! The sense of accomplishment that you’ll feel as you cross the finish line can only be matched by the difference you’ll be making in the lives of people affected by MS.

The Bike MS Scenic Ride Omaha to Lincoln promises to be a great cycling experience! It is a fully supported, one or two-day bicycle ride through some of the most scenic countryside and quaint small towns between Omaha and Lincoln to raise funds and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Nebraska Chapter.

All riders must have the yellow waiver form to receive your packet and rider number

Register Today & Begin Fundraising!

As soon as you register, you’ll have access to our online fundraising tools, making fundraising easier and more convenient than ever. A minimum fundraising goal of $200 is required, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Team Up for More Fun!

Forming a Bike MS team is an opportunity to conquer a challenge and share a great experience with friends, family members or co-workers.

When

Saturday, July 9 & Sunday, July 10, 2011

Early Turn In/Packet Pickup:
Early turn in and packet pickup will be Wednesday July 6 from 4pm-8pm at the Bike Rack. Discounts on tune-ups offered.

Where

Start (day one) and finish (day two) Concordia Junior/Senior High School, 15656 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68116. Both days start at 7:30am.

Finish (day one) and start (day two) and overnight: Holiday Inn Express, 3939 N 26th St, Lincoln. 402-477-1100. One day riders will be bussed back to Concordia.

Invite your friends and family to the dinner for only a small fee - a great party that will have local beers, hamburgers from Omaha Steaks and pasta from Petrow's. You won't want to miss these awards!

Registration is available at (bikenen.nationalmssociety.org or 800-344-4867, press 2)

Minimum pledge: Cyclists must raise a minimum pledge of $200 in order to participate in the Bike MS Scenic Ride.

Rollin' to Colon
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Valley, Nebraska
A Colon Cancer Awareness Ride to Colon, Nebraska
Join in the cycling fun to raise awareness for colon cancer and funds to support the Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force

3-cycling distances!
Cool t-shirts & giveaways!
SAG stops along the route and cycle support by the Bike Way!
Post-event party with music and food!

Event hosted by The Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force and Wear Yellow Nebraska.

Why we ride:
Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer and the 2nd leading cause of cancer dath in the U.S. With regular screening, colorectal cancer can be detected early when treatment is most effective. The Task Force supports early detection, education and prevention!
Start Times & Route:
53 miles = 7:30 am = loop route pedaling through Colon, Nebraska – A Beautiful and almost completely flat route
20 miles =9:00 am = out and back route in the scenic Platte River Valley
10 miles = 10:00 am = out and back route in the scenic Platte River Valley
Kid's Ride = 10:30 am = around Valley
Route map is posted online!
Starting location:
Douglas County West High School - 401 S Pine St., Valley, Nebraska
Registration:
Registration fee: $30
Day of Registration: $35
* T-shirts are not guaranteed for day of registrations.
Kid's fee: $10
Kid's will receive a finishers pack!
Kid's event does not include a t-shirt.
Online registration available at www.rollintocolon.org
Online registration available thru Tuesday, June 14th!

Mail-in registration information also available online. Please mail forms by Wednesday, June 8th.

REGISTER TODAY!
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Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force
www.coloncancertaskforce.org
coloncancertaskforce@gmail.com

Check out our events:
Rollin' to Colon www.rollintocolon.org
Boxer 500 - A SHORT Run to Fight Colon Cancer www.boxer500.org

Rollin' to Colon
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Valley, Nebraska
A Colon Cancer Awareness Ride to Colon, Nebraska
Join in the cycling fun to raise awareness for colon cancer and funds to support the Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force

3-cycling distances!
Cool t-shirts & giveaways!
SAG stops along the route and cycle support by the Bike Way!
Post-event party with music and food!

Event hosted by The Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force and Wear Yellow Nebraska.

Why we ride:
Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer and the 2nd leading cause of cancer dath in the U.S. With regular screening, colorectal cancer can be detected early when treatment is most effective. The Task Force supports early detection, education and prevention!
Start Times & Route:
53 miles = 7:30 am = loop route pedaling through Colon, Nebraska – A Beautiful and almost completely flat route
20 miles =9:00 am = out and back route in the scenic Platte River Valley
10 miles = 10:00 am = out and back route in the scenic Platte River Valley
Kid's Ride = 10:30 am = around Valley
Route map is posted online!
Starting location:
Douglas County West High School - 401 S Pine St., Valley, Nebraska
Registration:
Registration fee: $30
Day of Registration: $35
* T-shirts are not guaranteed for day of registrations.
Kid's fee: $10
Kid's will receive a finishers pack!
Kid's event does not include a t-shirt.
Online registration available at www.rollintocolon.org
Online registration available thru Tuesday, June 14th!

Mail-in registration information also available online. Please mail forms by Wednesday, June 8th.

REGISTER TODAY!
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Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force
www.coloncancertaskforce.org
coloncancertaskforce@gmail.com

Check out our events:
Rollin' to Colon www.rollintocolon.org
Boxer 500 - A SHORT Run to Fight Colon Cancer www.boxer500.org

Reminder: The Chain Gang does not ride the weekday AM rides if it is raining or still soaking wet on the Keystone.

Tomorrow (Thursday, May 12) AM and all Tuesday & Thursday AM’s going forward until further notice: GET BACK IN SHAPE “Masters” Division Ride from normal starting spot (67th & Pacific Street) @ 5:55 AM. These rides will be 15-20 milers.

Friday (May 13) AM and all Monday-Wed-Friday AM’s going forward unless otherwise noticed: 20-mile spirited ride down Keystone Trail to West Papio Trail head and back (20 miles total) departing from 67th & Pacific Street @ 5:55 AM

Saturday, May 14 (Saturday rides will normally be about 30-35 miles with breakfast):
1. The Chain Gang Ride will be a mellow 30-miler either to Walnut Creek Lake on the Keystone and West Papio or the One-Lap Around Council Bluffs, whatever you all want!? Probably ride around 8 or 8:30 AM and be all done by 11 AM.

2. There is also a cool event put on the by the Omaha Pedalers Bicycle Club over in Missouri Valley, IA involving Pie!: http://documents.clubexpress.com/documents.ashx?key=SrdBqXGu9VqP5lLPm%2f...

Sunday, May 15 (Sunday rides will often be in Ponca Hills or Western Douglas County): A good group of us are riding the Blair Bike Club Spring Training Ride 36/56 miler out of Blair, so let me know if you want to SUV/train from the ‘Hood up to Blair for this fun ride: http://www.blairbikeclub.com/BBC%20SPRING%20RIDE%20PRINTABLE.htm

SATURDAY, MAY 21! I want at least FORTY Chain Gang Jerseys in this Ride! The 8th Annual Wear Yellow Nebraska ride with a new month (cooler) and a great new route out of Chalco Hills Recreation area instead of on the Keystone for 2011! Go and register to ride NOW @ www.wearyellownebraska.org or donate some $$ if you can’t ride!

See you on the bike for the next FOUR DAYS, at minimum, cuz it is time to get in bike shape for the summer of ’11!!