Big BAM (Bike Across Missouri) on the Katy is a fully supported ride. You will explore Missouri in a way like never before. The ride takes you through pastoral farmland, meadows full of wildflowers, and majestic forests, and explores charming small towns.

• You can ride alongside the Missouri River for long stretches, see the same Native American pictographs Lewis and Clark saw, and discover the charming old river towns along the way.

• Hotel & Camping Options available

• You can rent a bike and e-bikes are welcome.

• Enjoy music and complimentary drinks every night.

• Ride for one day, three days, or the whole six days.

• Worry-free and hassle-free with our camping or hotel packages, luggage transfers, and more. If you choose the camping option, we’ve arranged daily shower services for you.

• Amazing SAG (support and gear) support. Outside magazine named Big BAM one of the best-supported rides.

Day #1 - June 7th

Congregation Day - Clinton Missouri

Sunday is congregation day in Clinton.  People will be driving in from the West and being bused in from the East.  Tents, Phat-Rooms and Showers will be available in Camp.  There will be a food truck in camp along with swag-bag pickup, an orientation and live music.

The pre-event shuttle meets at the Lewis & Clark Boathouse Parking Lot in St. Charles and will begin loading bikes at 11am.  Bikes will be transported via Box Truck or Semi Trailer depending upon number of registrants. Rider Transport is via Mid-American Motor Coach.  Luggage goes under the bus.  The last Transport leaves St. Charles at 12:30pm and arrives in Clinton about 4:30pm.  Parking Passes and an entry token to tour the Lewis & Clark Boathouse is included in your Ride Admission.

Map to the Pre-Ride Shuttle Pickup:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/QJmEQ8Tqx5uKVZ1R7 

Campground: Henry County Fairgrounds, across the street from the KATY Trailhead - 8010999 East Sedalia Ave, Clinton MO 64735

Map to Campground:

  https://maps.app.goo.gl/4zNTppGsMRCd78uZ7 

2-8pm - Check-in & Swag Bag Pickup at the Benson Center adjacent to the Campground.

Food Truck in Camp: TBD

Showers, Pork belly Tent and Phat-Room Service available.

Indoor Orientation Session at 6pm followed by Music and beverages.  

Music Act: The Clay Clear Band - Check them out at: https://youtu.be/OtFtV2DP-w8?si=1d5znPIcExqKrytp

Day #2 - June 8th

38 miles Clinton to Sedalia

Event T-Shirt Day

Monday we ride from Clinton to Sedalia.  Participants are encouraged to take the pace that suites them best before, during and after each day's ride.  The route does not have an absolute open or close time, depart when you wish but please understand that course marking and SAG support will be offered between 7am and 5pm.

Camper luggage needs to be to the transport truck by 8am and typically will be ready for you when you arrive in the overnight town campground.  By the time you have your tent up and arranged, showers will be ready for you.

Continental Breakfast in camp provided by Clinton's Blue Ribbon Bakery.  

Official Water Stop: Windsor sponsored by the Windor Chamber of Commerce and Kim's Cabins.

Lunch Stop - Green Ridge - Cookout & Bake Sale Fundraiser - Future Business Leaders of America local high school chapter.  

Overnight Camp at Liberty Park.

Map to Campground:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/SKwWpw51zo1DxUYaA 

Complimentary Shuttle to Downtown Restaurants

After-Ride Hangout: 6-8pm at the Historic Hotel Bothwell with special dinner Menus. Music Act: TBD

Check out the fun at: https://youtu.be/aiXi6MqB3Sg?si=TT9Duk6oFw_Fx4YN

The Ivory Grill will be open with dinner specials and the Hotel bar will be open.  All riders get a free drink!

Laundromat: MOs Laundromat 1.2 Miles from Camp

Taxi: Ride Rite Taxi 660 570-3752

Day #3 - June 9th

36 Miles Sedalia to Boonville

Big BAM Jersey Day

Tuesday we ride to Boonville.  The trail is laid out with 12 miles between each stop with rolling hills.   Clifton City is very remote and Pilot Grove has limited services so be sure to stop in at our waterstop and lunch stops on your way.

Food Truck in Camp: TBD

Official Water Stop: Clifton City sponsored by Missouri Life Magazine

Lunch Stop: Pilot Grove - Deon's Bar & Grill

Overnight Camp at Kemper Park Ballfields

Map to Campground:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/XThFbn99ERgwx1xE6 

Complimentary Taxi in camp sponsored by Boonville Tourism.

After-Ride Hangout: 6-8pm at Maggie's in Downtown Boonville.  Nightly dinner specials and all riders get a free drink!  Music Act: TBD

Laundromat: Boonville Laundromat .5 miles from camp

Taxi: Frank 660 621-0147

Day #4 - June 10th

49 Miles Boonville to Jefferson City

 Wednesday's route follows the Magnificent Missouri River through the old railroad tunnel into the quaint little town of Rocheport.  Afterwards the rail meanders through the lowland forests down to Coopers Landing and oasis for cyclists and fishermen. 

The day ends in Cedar City at our camp, exiting at the North Jefferson Trailhead.  

Our hosts "Jefferson City Tourism" has arranged a shuttle bus to various downtown restaurants from our camp.

Breakfast Options: 

  - Derailled Coffee at the Boonville Trailhead

  - Main Street Diner Downtown Boonville

    - Meriwether Cafe - Rocheport (15 miles from Camp)

Lunch Stop: Coopers Landing Easley - Food Truck: TBD

Official Water Stop: Hartsbug - Sponsored by Crossroads Bike Tours

Overnight Camp at Quigg Commons

Map to Campground:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/qsSSZUrr2muRLCNp7 

Complimentary Shuttle to Downtown Restaurants

After-ride Hangout: Big Whisky 6-8pm, Music Act: TBD.  All riders get a free drink.

Laundromat: Jeff City Laundromat 2.6 miles from camp

Uber: Dennis 573 301-8490

Day #5 - June 11th

43 Miles Jefferson City to Hermann

Jefferson City to Hermann is a very flat ride with towering bluffs on one side of the trail and farm fields to the other.  We join up with the Missouri River once again between Bluffton and Portland.  The day ends at our camp on the riverfront in Hermann.  Hermann is a cute German community with a lot of history and great wineries.  Our campsite is situated to make easy access to the local attractions.

Breakfast in Camp: Jefferson City YMCA Barracudas swim team fundraiser.

Breakfast enroute: "The Landing Zone" at the Jefferson City Airport, full service breakfast, opens at 6am.

Official Water Stop: Mokane sponsored by Happy Trails KATY-Ring.  This is one of our rider's favorite stops as Rachel & her girls explore entrepreneurship preparing box lunches for travelers on the KATY.  They will be bringing along a spread of their famous baked goods and there is always a fun "Give-away" prize at this stop.

Lunch Options:

  - Holthausers Bar & Grill - Portland

  - Fundraiser - "Pulling for the Park" - Rhineland

  - Wurst Haus - Hermann

Overnight camp at Riverfront Park

Map to Campground:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/3x3hxbquZGZ79iZD9 

After-Ride Hangout: 6-8pm at the Hermann Crown Hotel.  All riders get a free drink!  Music act: TBD

Laundromat: Das Wash Haus .8 miles from camp

Uber: Debbie 314 467-0651

Day #6 - June 12th

34 Miles Hermann to Augusta

The trail from Hermann to Augusta crosses the Missouri River then rides alongside it until you get to Treloar where the new Pat & Ted Jones Visitor's Center is located in the old General Store and Bank building.  Our partner "Magnificent Missouri" has worked to preserve old general stores, grain elevators and historic sites through this section of the trail.  

There are more restaurants and homes in the small communities on this stretch. Our ride ends at the Augusta Ballfields right off the trail.

Breakfast Options: 

  - Expresso Laney

  - Stomp'N Grounds

  - Sugar and Spice

Official Water Stop: Peers General Store - Sponsored by Magnificent Missouri

Lunch Options:

  - Country Grounds - Marthasville

  - Phillies Pizza - Marthasville

  - Cory's Twin Gables - Marthasville

  - Dutzow Deli - Dutzow

Overnight camp at the Augusta Ball fields

Map to Campground: https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8LJsWj4M8tbGVqp7

Good News Brewing right on the trail is the "Official After-Ride Hangout" , Music act TBD performing from 6-8pm. All riders get a free drink with their drink token.

Laundromat: None

Taxi: Yo Transportation Washington Cab 636 234-6360

Day #7 - June 13th

27 Miles Augusta to St. Charles

The last day of the ride is a simple 27-mile ride into St. Charles with an optional 13-mile (each way) ride out to Machens and back.  St. Charles was the first state capital and launch point for Lewis & Clark on their expedition up the Missouri River.  

Breakfast: Augusta Bakery and Coffee Shop

Official Water & Lunch Stop: Bike Stop Cafe - St. Charles

The ride itself officially ends at 3pm.   

Post-Event shuttle departs from St. Charles at 3pm and takes you back to the Clinton Fairgrounds.