Our Ride Theme Continues: A Ride for a Ride, A Run for a Ride, A Walk for a Ride!

You Ride (or Run or Walk), They Ride, Everyone Rides!
 
HOW IT BEGAN

Wear Yellow Nebraska's purpose from the very beginning was to bring people passionate about cycling together to celebrate life and fight cancer. The local Wear Yellow Ride was first organized by Mike and Stacy Buckley in 2001 as a way to rally the Omaha community in riding for a good cause : their entry into the prestigious Austin LIVESTRONG Challenge. As passion for the cause grew and more people got involved, the group's focus started to shift inwards, and they made the decision to form a nonprofit organization and keep the funds from the annual event in Nebraska to support cancer survivors in our own community.
 
Wear Yellow Nebraska officially became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN 27-0255812) in 2009 with a focus on funding niche initiatives that offer cancer survivors support in ways that aren't already being addressed and for people who would otherwise fall through the cracks, truly caring for people on an individual level.

Mission: 
To provide service, support, and community for Nebraska's cancer survivors.

Motto:
Uniting Nebraskans in the fight against cancer.
 
Symbol:
The Power Crab is a combination of two symbols.  The symbol in the center of the crab is the universal sign for power.  It signifies the "the power of you." The crab is inspired by the zodiac sign for cancer, also known as the cancer crab. Together they stand for the power of you, uniting in the fight against cancer. 

Do you have the power to make a difference?

THE WEAR YELLOW CAB RIDE PROGRAM
As a cancer survivor, co-founder and past president Mike Buckley had the idea to start funding cab rides for cancer patients in Omaha who were without access to transportation, a need he discovered during his own treatment journey. Access to rides to and from treatment are essential because patients are in a weakened state and often times left unable to drive themselves. Even if patients do have family and friends who can help, they aren't always available. Lack of transportation leaves these patients vulnerable to a lapse in vital medical care. The annual Wear Yellow Ride turned into a way to fund vital transportation by providing free cab rides to cancer patients in need, and the cab rides remain our primary program to date.
 
Since launching our free cab ride program, Wear Yellow Nebraska has spent more than $75,000 dollars in providing more than 4,300 cab rides to patients in need.  

Check out our new video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwMQcUWLNJ4

14TH ANNUAL WEAR YELLOW RIDE, FUN RUN & WALK

Wear Yellow Nebraska will be hosting the 14th Annual Wear Yellow Ride, Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Strategic Air & Space Museum, Ashland, Nebraska. 

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Costs:
We try to keep the cost of the event simple. From the opening of registration through March 31st, it’s only $30…that’s no April Fools! In the month of April, the price goes up $5 to $35. And On May 1st we go up $5 more to $40. So there’s some incentive to register early…like two Starbuck’s worth (in case it’s chilly on the day of the event!). 

Distances:

From a short cruise down the highway to a scenic loop over hills and countryside, you can experience the very best of springtime in rural Nebraska.

- For those craving roads, we offer 25, 30, 42, 57, and 61.4 mile options.
- For those craving less formal roads, we’re excited to offer a new 51 mile gravel option.
- For those on two legs, we invite you to participate in the approximate 5K Fun Run & Walk.
 

DEPARTURE TIMES & ROUTES

All routes depart from the Museum Restoration Hangar.

7:00AM DEPARTURES
Ride & Run – Participants wishing to ride the 25 mile route and run/walk the Adventure 5K will depart at 7:00AM. You will need to complete the 25 mile ride by 9:30 AM to be ready to participate in the 5K Adventure Fun Run & Walk starting at 10:00AM. 

61.4 Mile Route
A challenging route with rolling hills and plenty of scenery. Remember, it’s Nebraska and there will be a good headwind somewhere on this route. You earn a second set of pancakes for completing this route!

57 Mile Route
A good training ride. Filled with hills, decent climbs, a few Strava sprint areas, and a good distance.

8:00AM DEPARTURES

51 Mile Gravel Ride Route 
For the adventure seekers that really want a workout. We’ve got gravel, minimum maintenance roads, hills, some trail and pavement, maybe a few farm dogs… but one heck of an adventure ride. Designed for riders who like their fat tire bikes, gravel and cross bikes, or their mountain bikes, this is the route for you. A semi-self supported route with one power stop through the farmlands of eastern Nebraska.

42 Mile Route 
A good mid-length route for those who want to get a workout in, but not push it too far. Filled with rolling hills, and a few decent climbs that will make you work for those sweets at the power stop.

9:00AM DEPARTURES

30 Mile Route 
Like our 25 mile route, A good route to start the season with. If you took the winter off, and had to dust off your seat, this is a great route to start on. Add a few rolling hills to stretch those legs a little.

25 Mile Route 
A good route to start the season with. If you took the winter off, and had to dust off your seat, this is a great route to start on.

10:00AM DEPARTURE 

The Adventure 5k Fun Run & Walk 
With the success of the fun run and walk, we’re excited to host our non-cycling friends again. Those who come out to the Wear Yellow Ride to support their cyclists and enjoy the event can once again lace up their walking/jogging/running shoes to help their fellow Nebraskans in the fight against cancer. The Fun Run & Walk will follow an approximate 3.6 mile course from the SAS Museum through the wide open spaces of Mahoney State Park. For those who want a little competition, the event will be (non-chip) timed. A Power stop will be included at the half way point.

The event ends at 2:00PM. Courses and on course support, Expo Area, Power Stops and the Pancake Man all close at this time.

Please choose a route that you can complete by this time. 

FUNDRAISING OPTIONS
We’ve now made fundraising even easier! I mean, doesn't this site look awesome? For this year's event we've added the fundraising option for individuals or teams. While not required, if you are interested in raising money for a great cause, click here to register and start your own fundraising page today.
  
VIRTUAL RIDERS
Maybe you don’t ride a bike, run, or like to go on adventure walks but know someone who does. Maybe you can’t participate this year but still want to support our cause. We’ve made that easy too! You can help support Wear Yellow Nebraska by registering as a Virtual Rider/Runner/Walker. You don’t have to actually ride, run, or walk, just support our organization and our event participants virtually.
 
The fee for Virtual Riders/Runners/Walkers is $30. And just like our other participants, you will be making a difference. The fee for each virtual rider also supports one roundtrip cab ride through our Wear Yellow Cab Ride Program for a cancer patient who may not have adequate transportation to get to their treatments. Virtual Riders will also have the same fundraising opportunities as our event participants, including setting up your own fundraising team. You can register to become a Virtual Rider at any time up to the day of the event.

REGISTRATION DATES & PACKET PICK UP 
Registration will open at our 2017 Kick Off Event on January 18, 2017 and be open through the day of the event. Those who register AFTER May 1st are not guaranteed an event t-shirt. Additional quantities will be ordered, but sizes will vary. 

We have a number of Registration events where you can come register in person. Come see us at:
- Trek Store Midtown – March 4th, 1:00PM – 3:00PM
- Cycle Works Lincoln – March 11th, 12:00PM – 3:00PM
- The Bike Rack Omaha – March 18th, 1:00PM – 3:00PM
- Greenstreet Cycles – March 25th, 12:00PM – 3:00PM

You can also find us at the Omaha Pedalers Bike Club Movie Event on February 22nd, and Swap Meet on March 12th.

You can also register in person at packet pickup.

Packet Pick Up
We have four packet pick up dates as well as picking it up the day of. We encourage you to pick your packet up early, as it makes for an even earlier morning on the day of the event. You can pick up your packet from 5:00-7:00 PM on:

- May 9 Packet Pick Up @ The Bike Rack Lincoln
- May 10 Packet Pick Up @ Trek Store Midtown 
- May 11 Packet Pick Up @ The Bike Way
- May 12 Packet Pick Up @ The Bike Rack Omaha

We encourage you to pick up your packet at one of these times. This allows you to have more time to get yourself ready the morning of the ride. If you are unable to make it to one of these dates, you can pick up your packet the morning of the ride. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your roll out time. For safety of all participants, helmets must be worn at all times and no motorized or e-bikes will be allowed on the routes.

This is a rain or shine event and no refunds will be given.

RAFFLES
Everyone loves a raffle, and this year we’ve gone even bigger!
 
Bike Raffle
The 2017 Raffle Bike is a custom fixed gear ride by Big Shot Bikes with a little Wear Yellow Nebraska Flair... but not too much flair! It's a single speed with a flip flop hub and it rides very smoothly... not that we've tried yet. Purchase your raffle tickets when you register or at any of the events leading up to the event.

Legendary Raffle
The Legendary Raffle gets its name from the legendary items that have been up for the taking over the past years. It will start at 12:00 PM. We encourage you to browse our collection of amazing raffle packages. Raffle tickets can be purchased and placed in the package bucket of your choosing. Purchase as many raffle tickets as you like to increase your chance of winning that package.
   

POST RIDE EVENT
Take your helmet off and stay awhile. Riders are encouraged to stick around after the ride for breakfast by the Pancake Man, our legendary raffle, and dozen of door prizes. Each paid registration will be granted free access to the museum following the event. If you have hungry family or friends who did not ride or run, they can purchase a breakfast from the Pancake Man for $5 each.
  

POWER-STOPS 
Need some food? Need some drink? Need some power? We’ve got you covered! All rides are on public roads and fully supported with water, Gatorade, and a variety of food at our Power-Stops. Check the course map for Power-Stop locations along your route. Would you like to sponsor a Power-Stop? Email us for details.
  
 
ON-COURSE SUPPORT
Your bike is in great hands. Trek Bicycle Stores Omaha/Papillion, The Bike Way, and The Bike Rack are on board when you need support. They will be providing mechanical assistance to riders at various locations throughout the day as well as a couple of our great volunteers who will be riding and driving the courses to support you. This includes changing a tire and performing minor drive train adjustments to keep you rolling to the finish.

PROCEEDS
Your participation is making a difference. 100% of our proceeds support Wear Yellow Nebraska’s cancer fighting and cancer patient assistance programs. This event specifically supports the Wear Yellow Cab Ride Program and the Wear Yellow Grant Program.