Oregon Trail Days Hill Climb
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Past event
9:30 AM MDT
Gering, Nebraska
Free–$25.00 · 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Oregon Trail Days Hill Climb on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, in Gering, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska! This thrilling 1.6-mile hill climb time trial challenges participants to ascend to the stunning Scotts Bluff National Monument. Riders will navigate through Nebraska's only road tunnels and traverse the historic Summit Road, a remarkable piece of infrastructure built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937. As you climb, you'll witness layers of ancient geological history, with breathtaking views of the North Platte River Valley and iconic landmarks such as Chimney Rock and Laramie Peak on clear days.
Check-in kicks off at 6:30 a.m., followed by a mass start at 7:30 a.m. for all riders, categorized by age groups. Excitingly, for the first time in 2024, class 1 and 3 e-bikes are welcome to join the adventure! Registration is just $25, covering a commemorative finisher's sticker, race timing, an awards ceremony, and a delicious lunch at Legacy of the Plains. With a limited capacity of 100 participants, make sure to register before the deadline of July 12th at 11:59
Check-in kicks off at 6:30 a.m., followed by a mass start at 7:30 a.m. for all riders, categorized by age groups. Excitingly, for the first time in 2024, class 1 and 3 e-bikes are welcome to join the adventure! Registration is just $25, covering a commemorative finisher's sticker, race timing, an awards ceremony, and a delicious lunch at Legacy of the Plains. With a limited capacity of 100 participants, make sure to register before the deadline of July 12th at 11:59
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OTD Hill Climb
Entries closed9:30 AM MDT
$25.00
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OTD Hill Climb - E-Bike
Entries closed9:30 AM MDT
$25.00
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OTD Hill Climb - 17 & under
Entries closed9:30 AM MDT
Free
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OTD Hill Climb - 17 & under e-bike
Entries closed9:30 AM MDT
Free
Organiser's description
Come test your endurance on this 1.6-mile hill climb time trial to the top of Scotts Bluff National Monument. Youll ride through Nebraskas only road tunnels, on the oldest existing concrete road in the state: Summit Road, which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and opened in 1937. On your ride, youll see layers of earth that were formed 33 to 22 million years ago. More geologic history is visible at Scotts Bluff than anywhere else in Nebraska.
The bluff top affords sweeping panoramic views of the North Platte River Valley, which was a major path for westbound travelers on the Oregon-California and Mormon Trails. On a clear day, Chimney Rock is visible 20 miles to the southeast, and Laramie Peak is visible 100 miles to the northwest.
Check in begins at 6:30 a.m. and we'll begin staging riders at 7:15 a.m. Race start is at 7:30 a.m. sharp! Race will be mass start staged by age groups. NO DAY OF REGISTRATION!
New for 2024, we're welcoming class 1 and 3 e-bikes to join in on the fun! *e-bikes are not eligible for awards
Registration is $25 and includes a commemorative finisher's sticker, race timing, awards ceremony, and a ticket for lunch at Legacy of the Plains at 11 a.m. Registration is open now and closes at 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 12th. NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Limited to 100 participants. Awards presented to top overall man and woman, and men's and women's age group winners in groups under 14, 15-18,19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Join us for a ~20 mile, no drop gravel ride immediately following the awards ceremony! *pending appropriate temperatures
The bluff top affords sweeping panoramic views of the North Platte River Valley, which was a major path for westbound travelers on the Oregon-California and Mormon Trails. On a clear day, Chimney Rock is visible 20 miles to the southeast, and Laramie Peak is visible 100 miles to the northwest.
Check in begins at 6:30 a.m. and we'll begin staging riders at 7:15 a.m. Race start is at 7:30 a.m. sharp! Race will be mass start staged by age groups. NO DAY OF REGISTRATION!
New for 2024, we're welcoming class 1 and 3 e-bikes to join in on the fun! *e-bikes are not eligible for awards
Registration is $25 and includes a commemorative finisher's sticker, race timing, awards ceremony, and a ticket for lunch at Legacy of the Plains at 11 a.m. Registration is open now and closes at 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 12th. NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Limited to 100 participants. Awards presented to top overall man and woman, and men's and women's age group winners in groups under 14, 15-18,19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Join us for a ~20 mile, no drop gravel ride immediately following the awards ceremony! *pending appropriate temperatures
Location
190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, 69341, NE, United States
Oregon Trail Days Hill Climb
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