Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska - BRAN

Guitar Ted, Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame inductee and one of the most trusted voices in long-distance cycling, just posted his final pre-ride blog before pointing his 4Runner west toward the BRAN 44 start line. The bike is dialed in. The gear is sorted. The pink Black Mountain Cycles MCD is clean and ready to go.
He will be posting daily updates from the road starting this weekend, so if you want a rider's-eye view of the BRAN 44 gravel route as it actually unfolds, his blog is the place to follow along.
One fun detail from his post: BRAN sent out a daily outfit theme list for the week, and Guitar Ted is already working out which days he can pull off. If you are registered and have not seen the theme list yet, check it out in his blog. It is worth a read.
Follow Guitar Ted's daily ride coverage at g-tedproductions.blogspot.com
See you out there, Ted. Nebraska is ready for you.

https://g-tedproductions.blogspot.com/2026/06/bran-gravel-final-tweaks-packing-up.html

BRAN Gravel: Final Tweaks & Packing Up Friday I push off on a journey Westward to Nebraska. This trip will be undertaken to explore and share my experiences riding the gravel rout...

Attention registered BRAN 44 riders. Check your email today for an important message from us. We just sent out links to your key ride documents, including the official Rider Guide, the Survival Guide, and the transportation and bike-loading instructions.
We strongly recommend downloading the Rider Guide and Survival Guide directly to your phone before you leave home. Cell service can be spotty along parts of the route, and having those PDFs saved locally means you'll have what you need whether you have a signal or not.
Riders who come in prepared tend to have a smoother, more enjoyable experience from day one. Take a few minutes to review these before you start packing. See you out there.

Final week to SAVE on BRAN 44. Are you in?
Register by Thursday, April 16, before prices increase and lock in your spot for this year’s "Outlaw Trail Adventure." Good roads, good people, and a week of riding you won’t forget.
If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time. Secure your spot and save before the price steps up.

Register today: https://www.bran-inc.org/