Wellness: Cycling apparel sports new emblem

The 2015 UNMC cycling jersey, featuring the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine shield, is available for order.

The black, white and red, brand-compliant jerseys are available in short-sleeve, long-sleeve, tank tops and cycling bibs. Shorts also are available.

The jerseys cost $30. Shorts are $49, and bibs are $49. For more information and an order form, click here.

The order deadline is Feb. 23.

Orders also can be placed online here.

Delivery is expected by the end of April.

Jerseys do not fit like t-shirts. Jersey samples are available to try on at the Center for Healthy Living. There also is a sizing chart on the Peak 1 order page. (Click on any of the cycling apparel choices and the sizing chart is the third picture option.)

As spring nears, a variety of cycling events loom. UNMC riders have participated in events such as the Corporate Challenge and the Bike for Sight. And of course, UNMC is a sponsor of the OwL Ride, a fundraiser for the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, which will be held this year on July 11.

Upcoming cycling event dates include:

  • Bike for Sight: Saturday, April 25 in Omaha.
  • Rollin’ to Colon: Sunday, June 14 in Valley, Neb.
  • Corporate Cycling Challenge: Sunday, Aug. 17 in Omaha.