2024 ITINERARY

RIDE FOR VETERANS RIDE AND DRIVE 2024

JOIN US ANYWHERE ALONG THE ROUTE

"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of the soldier who died protecting it." Author Unknown

RIDE FOR VETERANS has been planning this drive for over a year. Join us along the route and sign up. Join us along the route on your bike or DRIVE YOUR CAR in the caravan or show your support for the United States Veteran by holding a flag and waving a patriotic banner. if not this event volunteer at your local veteran organization.

This year’s ride welcomes all vehicles. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are encouraged to join. Wave and show your thanks to veterans as we film a documentary of the journey.

Please note you are responsible for arranging your own lodging.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A WAVER BEFORE PARTICIPATION IS ALLOWED

LEONARDVILLE KS TO CASPER wy

PRETRIP DAY 1 - June 9

Day 1 AMERICAN LEGION POST 40 MAIN STREET LEONARDVILLE KS

First Day Tires Rolling 0900

We will ride from Leonardville KS to Casper WY arriving on the 9TH AND 10TH OF June

First Fuel Stop

10:15 AM

Hwy 24 to 81 North

Woody's Gas Express, Concordia, KS 66901

75 miles

Second Fuel Stop

11:15 - 12:30 PM

Petro Travel Center, 4700 S Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467

148

Ogallala NE

3:30 PM

TA Travel Center, 103 Prospector Dr, Ogallala, NE 69153

Camping in KOA Ogalla tent sites are $47

Ogallala / I-80 KOA Journey, 221 E County Rd 85, Ogallala, NE 69153

one tent per site, reserve early

Itinerary CASPER

DAY 1 - June 12

Day 1 Casper WY C'mon Inn of Casper 301 E Lathrop Rd, Evansville, WY 82636

First Day Tires Rolling 0900

We will ride from Casper WY to Valentine NE. This is 325 miles across the great plains of the United States.

First Fuel Stop

10:30 AM

25 south/20 to Exit 126 Orin WY.

Following 20 east to Lusk WY.

Stinker Stores. 1025 S Main, Lusk, WY 82225

101 MILES

Second Fuel Stop

1200 - 1:30 PM

Hay Spring fuel stop and lunch break.

Sacker's, 105 S 1st St #20, Hay Springs, NE 69347

203 MILES

Valentine NE

3:30 PM

Harmony Motel, 304 US-20, Valentine, NE 69201

Address: 304 US-20, Valentine, NE 69201

Phone: (402) 376-3131

322 MILES

American Legion and VFW of Valentine are hosting a meal for the riders and drivers. Social time with local veterans and patriots at the Valintine Vets Club 256 N Main St, Valentine, NE 69201 . Bring a pool cue, they have a nice Valley table.

DAY 2 - June 13

Valentine NE

8:00 AM

Valentine NE to South Sioux City NE. This day begins at 0800 and we will continue to follow the Medal of Honor Highway Route 20.

FIRST FUEL STOP

9:30 AM

Phillips 66, 206 S Hyde St, Atkinson, NE 68713

96 MILES

SECOND FUEL STOP

1200 - 1:00 PM

Cubby's Laurel, 210 US-20, Laurel, NE 68745

195 MILES

FINAL STOP

2:00 PM

Siouxland Freedom Park, 1801 Veterans Drive, South Sioux City, NE 68776

234 MILES

HOSTED BY AMERICAN LEGION POST 307 SOUTH SIOUX CITY NE

CERAMONY AT FREEDOM PARK (TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS)

DINNER AND SOCIALIZING WITH LOCAL VETERANS

OVER NIGHT

Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront

1132 Larsen Park Road Sioux City, Iowa 51103

END OF DAY TWO

Itinerary

DAY 3 - June 14

South Sioux City to DODGEVILLE WI 350 MILES 5 HOURS 37 MIN TRAVEL TIME

First Day Tires Rolling 0800

Travel the longest day of the ride. Tires rolling by 8:00 AM

First Fuel Stop

10:15 AM

123 Miles Marker 126, 2339 Poplar Ave, Duncombe, IA 50532

Second Fuel Stop and Lunch Break

11:30 - 1:00 PM

East of Waterloo IA: Flying J Travel Center, 445 Evansdale Dr, Evansdale, IA 50707 225 MILES

THIRD FUEL STOP

2:30 PM

Hwy 20 Auto Truck Plaza, 15060 N Cascade Rd, Peosta, IA 52068

300 MILES

FINAL STOP DODGEVILLE WI

4:00 PM

Super 8

1308 N Johns St, Dodgeville, WI 53533

+1-608-319-1062

SOCIALIZE WITH FELLOW VETERANS AND PATRIOTS

The 2024 Journey

Medal of Honor Highway - Historic Hwy 20

Ride for Veterans 2024 is a journey along the Medal of Honor Highway to raise awareness about veteran issues such as PTSD, veteran suicide, and civilian life adjustment. The goal is to encourage others to get involved nationwide by showing veteran appreciation by Americans for Americans.

The medal of honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor.