Antelope Stampede

Rider packet pickup AND late registration will occur between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the corner of 2nd & S. Chestnut St (outside Bemis Drug). Look for the big, red check in flag! Information contained in the rider packet will be emailed to each participant 1 week prior to the race and it will be listed as a link here on the Bikereg.com event page.

The Start, Course and Finish
7:30 am - 100 mi start w/ aid stations at miles 23.4, 39.4, 61.6 & 84.4
9:45 am - 50 mi start w/ aid stations at miles 23.4 & 41.3
10:45 am - 25 mi start w/aid station at mile 8.1
The start for the riders in each category will begin in downtown Kimball, in front of 104.3 KIMB radio station, located at 109 S. Chestnut St. There will be a protected neutral start and riders will be led to the official start line. Please download the maps & turn-by-turn directions available found below with following options from MapMyRide, Strava or Garmin.
The course will be mostly on dirt and gravel roads in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming. There are a few sections of pavement mainly at the beginning and end for all course lengths, but also about at the mid-point in Wyoming for the 100-mile course. Except for the start and finish areas, the course will be open to vehicle traffic which may include passenger cars, trucks, semis, agriculture equipment, and even riders on horseback. As you ascend hills in the country, be wary that unseen oncoming traffic may be approaching from the opposite side of the hill. With that in mind, please do not ride in the center or left side of the road as you ascend the climb/hill. Also, goat head weed season is alive and well in the area - this means avoid riding in the right edge of the dirt roads at all costs.... this is where you will find the most intact goat head thorns on the road. Lastly, if cattle, sheep, antelope, buffalo or rattlesnakes are encountered on course, please be aware, exude caution, no screaming/yelling and be sensible by giving right-of-way and plenty of distance. If you feel unsafe or unsure to pass, you are encouraged to wait for a rider or riders behind and pass together in a group or call 303-902-9603 for help.
Fresh tire sealant is highly recommended this year for the Antelope Stampede. Goat head thorn plants have had a healthy growth period in some sections of the courses this year.
Aid and feed stations on the course will be identified and updated on the ride maps below, as well as, maps provided in the packet. The aid stations will likely offer a mix of water, hydration mix, assorted fruit, and fig bars. Trash cans will be available for all events at each aid station.

25 miler: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/253811084
50 miler: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/253810294
100 miler:  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/253809733

There will be finish line turn prompts posted, and conditional course safety marshalling, but please always be aware of possible vehicle traffic. Hydration and recovery food will be made available at the finish.
Award ceremony will take place at 2:00 pm where we will celebrate the top 3 finishers in each ride event. Farmer's Day festivities will take place all day. Families can enjoy the parade (starts at 10:00am downtown) while riders are out on the course. Block party and burger feed, live music and more! 

Camping is available at the following locations:

• High Point RV Camp: Reservations preferred. $25+tax for tent camping; $45+tax for pull-thru sites. 1508 South Hwy 71, Kimball, NE, 69145. Full hook-up, showers, bathrooms, pet friendly. 308-230-2003, www.campdendium.com 
• Oliver Reservoir: First-come, first-served; Donations accepted. Located in Bushnell, NE, 8 miles west of Kimball on Hwy 30. No hook-ups. Potable water and dump station available. 308-254-2377
• Gotte Park: FREE! 1010 E 3rd Street, Kimball, NE. Restroom and showers available at Kimball Municipal Pool beginning Friday evening. Pool is located at the South end of Gotte Park. Please see Bikereg registration page to select this campsite.

Lodging is available at the following hotels in Kimball, Nebraska:

• Days Inn: 611 E 3rd Street, Kimball, NE, 69145 308-235-4671
• Super 8: I-80 & Hwy 71, Kimball, NE, 69145  308-235-4888
• Motel Kimball: 1017 E 3rd Street, Kimball, NE, 69145  308-235-4606 (directly across from Gotte Park)

Grocery Stores:

• Main Street Market: 815 E 3rd Street, Kimball, NE 69145
• Dollar General: 823 E 3rd Street, Kimball, NE, 69145

Breakfast & Lunch:

• Nebraska Coffee: 103 S Chestnut St, Kimball, NE 69145 
• Main Street Market: 815 E 3rd Street, Kimball, NE 69145 (Store opens at 6:00 AM, Deli opens at 6:30 AM)
• Subway: 111 E 3rd Street, Kimball, NE 69145

Dinner:

• The Sagebrush: 615 E 3rd Street, Kimball, NE 69145
• Pizza Hut: 215 S Webster Street, Kimball, NE 69145

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Volunteers are needed to assist with aid stations and course marshalling at highway crossings. Please email or call if interested in a volunteer position.