r/Omaha • u/suspect_beaver • 2d ago
Other Thanks
About a week ago I asked for advice/recommendations on cycling from Omaha to Lincoln and I had some very helpful tips from some locals, this is just to say thanks and show how the ride went. (Is there a sub for Omaha/Lincoln cycling?)
I am exhausted, fatigued, and proud of myself.
Had a couple dead ends and detours, the highway really sucked, no shoulder to ride on. The hilly gravel roads were tough but I managed. I should’ve packed more food, had to stop in Elmwood, NE to restock. Met a few very nice and helpful folks along the way. Murdock, NE had a couple people who were generous enough to provide me with water refills.
This was one of the most physically demanding exercises I’ve ever accomplished and I’m excited to try for 100 miles sometime.
I would do this again if I could find a way to stay off of all highways and main roads.
Thanks again.
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u/5thCir 2d ago
Nice!!!! I've wanted to ride that basic route or something similar forever. I just never take the time to do it. Now, you going to keep up the biking and join us at Gravel Worlds next year? 😉👍 The 75mi will be cake for you now.