Big BAM (Bike Across Missouri) Route-66 is a supported ride commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the "Mother Road".

You will explore the Historic Route-66 through Missouri. The ride takes you through charming small towns full of relics from yesteryear.

• You can rent a bike and eBikes are welcome.

• Enjoy music and complimentary drinks every night.

• Ride for 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.

Itinerary will be updated as community organizations, music venues and acts etc... are added. All overnight towns / camping venues are confirmed!

Day #0 - Sept 4th

Congregation Day - Joplin

Friday is congregation day in Joplin.  People will be driving in from the West and be bused in from the East.  Tents, Phat-Rooms and Showers will be available in Camp.

There will be a food option in camp along with swag-bag pickup, an orientation and live music.

The pre-event shuttle meets at location TBD 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 USA Tours Motor Coach out of Rolla Missouri.

Luggage goes under the bus.  The last Transport leaves from location TBD at 12:30pm and arrives in Joplin about 4:30pm.

Parking Passes are included in your Ride Admission.

Map to the Pre-Ride Shuttle Pickup: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AU2DBNSwcKhZroY96

Campground: Landreth Park 1001 Murphy Blvd Joplin, MO 64801

Map to Campground: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yjobnm6xz9eNggX79

2-8pm - Check-in & Swag Bag Pickup, location TBD

Food Truck in Camp: TBD

Orientation Session at 6pm followed by Music and beverages.  Music Act: TBD

Hotels - Use Coupon Code BigBAM-66 to secure the group rate:

Townplace Suites - $124 for Single Queen Studio OR a Double Queen Studio. Breakfast included. 5.5 miles from camp - 4026 S Arizona Ave, Joplin, MO 64804. Reservation Links:

• (Sept 4th) Book your group rate for BIG BAM-66

Drury Inn - $135. 4 miles from camp 3601 S. Rangeline Rd. Joplin, MO 64804. Reserve online at reservation link below or call Call 800-325-0720, group number, 10181327

Reservation Link: https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10181327

Day #1 - Sept 5th

86.5 miles Joplin to Willard

Event T-Shirt Day

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.

Breakfast: TBD  

Ride with GPS Link: Day 1 Big BAM_2026 Sept 5 · Ride with GPS

Official Water Stops:

• 7 Miles Webb City - TBD - (Webb City Route-66 Visitors Center)

• 17 Miles Carthage Boots Motel & Route-66 Visitors Center

• 28 Miles - TBD

• 50 Miles Miller - TBD

• 60 Miles - Spencer Missouri Phillips 66 Station

• 76 Miles - Ash Grove - TBD

Lunch Stops:

• 62 Miles - Everton, Missouri Gay Parida Sinclair Station

Early Exit Shuttle: Gay Parita Sinclair Station 21498 MO 266 - Everton, MO 65646

Overnight Camp at: Jackson Street Park 222 W. Jackson St. Willard, MO 65781

Map to Campground: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WcdY8aA3hDqNegwbA

After-Ride Hangout: 6-8pm at the TBD. Music Act: TBD. All riders get a free drink with your drink token!

Laundromat: "The Washboard" 520 E Jackson St, Willard, MO 65781

Taxi:

Hotels: NOTE: There are no Hotels in Williard. The closest hotels are 6 miles from camp at the Springfield Airport accessible via the Frisco High-line Rail-trail.

Marriott Courtyard Springfield Airport - From $104 ; breakfast for purchase starting at 6:30am. 3527 W Kearney St. Springfield, MO 65803. Call 417-869-6700 to reserve. Mention you are with Big BAM Route-66.

Book online at: Reservation-Link

Day #2 - Sept 6th

73 Miles Willard to Lebanon

Big BAM Jersey Day

Breakfast: TBD  

Ride with GPS Link: Day 2 Big BAM_2026 - Sept 6th · Ride with GPS

Official Water Stops:

• 13 Miles Springfield - TBD

• 27 Miles Stratford - TBD

• 41 Miles Marshfield - TBD

• 57 Miles Conway - TBD

Lunch Stop - TBD

Overnight Camp at: Lebanon Fairgrounds 650 Mills Dr, Lebanon, MO 65536

Map to Campground: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xeHznzme3qwx9xYM8

After-Ride Hangout: 6-8pm at the TBD. Music Act: TBD

 All riders get a free drink with your drink token!

Laundromat:

Taxi:

Hotels:

Manor Inn B&B - Closest Lodging to the campsite, from $150; breakfast included. Call 417-718-6200 to reserve. Mention you are with Big BAM Route-66.

Website: Home - Manor Inn on Route 66

Hampton Inn - $159 Single Kings or Double Queens; breakfast included. Call 417-533-3100 to reserve. Mention you are with Big BAM Route-66.

Day #3 - Sept 7th

34 Miles Lebanon to Waynesville

Breakfast: TBD  

Ride with GPS Link: Day 3 Big BAM 2026 - Sept 7 · Ride with GPS

Official Water Stops:

• 6 Miles I44 Motor Speedway - Take a lap around the track!

• 13 Miles May/Smith - TBD

• 27 Miles Buckhorn - TBD

  
  

Lunch Stop - TBD

Overnight Camp at: Roubidoux Park 216–498 Olive St, Waynesville, MO 65583

Map to Campground: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3SrUhQFwCh3Gx8z5A

After-Ride Hangout: 6-8pm at the TBD. Music Act: TBD

 All riders get a free drink with your drink token!

Laundromat:

Taxi:

Hotels - Use Coupon Code BigBAM-66 to secure the group rate:

Holiday Inn Express - $149 King, $159 Double Queen, $169 Suites. Breakfast included. 4.2 miles from camp and on the next day's route. 605 State Hwy Z, St Robert, MO 65584. Call 573-336-2299 to reserve.

Day #4 - Sept 8th

40 Miles Waynesville to Rolla

Breakfast: TBD  

Ride with GPS Link: Day 4 Big BAM_2026 - Sept 8th · Ride with GPS

Official Water Stops:

• 4 Miles St. Robert - Neon Park

• 27 Miles Mill Creek - "Mill Creek Church

• 35 Miles Rolla - Visitors Center

Lunch Stop - TBD

Overnight Camp at: Ber Juan Park 1200 Holloway St, Rolla, MO 65401

Map to Campground: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oiVm42sDaLNa8uGX6

After-Ride Hangout: 6-8pm at the TBD. Music Act: TBD

 All riders get a free drink with your drink token!

Laundromat:

Taxi:

Hotels:

Quality Inn - $80 Single Kings, $85 Double Queens; breakfast included. Call 573 202-6273 to reserve. Mention you are with Big BAM Route-66.

Baymont Inn - $90 Single Kings or Double Queens; breakfast included. Call 573 458-5835 to reserve. Mention you are with Big BAM Route-66.

Day #5 - Sept 9th

39 Miles Rolla to Cuba

Breakfast: TBD  

Ride with GPS Link: Day 5 Big BAM_2026 - Sept 9th · Ride with GPS

Official Water Stops:

• - TBD

• - TBD

Official Lunch Stop - Frisco's Downtown Cuba: Fiscos Route-66

Overnight Camp at: Crawford County Fairgrounds 1 Hood Pk Dr, Cuba, MO 65453

Map to Campground: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZPJmqcmB6Tni93gr9

Optional Activity: Meramec River Float

• Lucky Clover Outfitters will pick up at 1pm at our campground and take interested parties on a 5-mile "Float Trip" on the Meramec River past "Fishing Springs Cave".

After-Ride Hangout:

• Street Party across the street from Missouri Hick BBQ.  All riders get a free drink with your drink token redeemable at Missouri Hick BBQ!

• Music Act: TBD

Laundromat:

Taxi:

Hotels:

Wagon Wheel Motel - The oldest continuously operating Motel on Route-66. Various room styles, rooms from $125. 1/2 mile from Camp. All bookings via the website at www.wagonwheel66cuba.com

Day's Inn - Single Kings or Double Queens for $75 includes breakfast. Mention you are with Big BAM Route-66 to secure the discount rate. 1 1/2 mile from Camp. Reserve by phone at: 573 885-0100.

Super-8 - Double Queens for $85. Mention you are with Big BAM Route-66 to secure the discount rate. 1 1/2 mile from Camp. Reserve by phone at: 573-885-2087

Day #6 - Sept 10th

54 Miles Cuba to Pacific

The last day of the ride

Breakfast: TBD  

Ride with GPS Link: Day 6 Big BAM_2026 - Sept 10th · Ride with GPS

Official Water Stops:

• 12 Miles Bourbon - TBD

• 18 Miles Sullivan - TBD

• 34 Miles St. Clair - TBD

• 44 Miles Villa Ridge - TBD

• 54 Miles Pacific - Red Cedar Visitors Center

Lunch Stop - TBD

The ride itself officially ends at 3pm.   

Post-Event shuttle departs from TBD at 3pm and takes you back to the Joplin