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.

Day #0 - Sept 4th - WARM-UP Ride

19.5 miles, Oklahoma Border to Joplin

The Joplin Cycling Club is offering a bonus ride in the form of a "Warm-up" ride from the Oklahoma border, thru the entire 16 miles of Route-66 in Kansas and into camp in Joplin.

Riders meet at Landreth Park in Joplin at 9:30 and will be shuttled to the Baxter Springs Kansas Tractor Supply where we will run down to the OK border and then ride to Joplin stopping along the way at various sites and taking in a water stop at "Cars on Route-66" with a nod to the Disney Cartoon Movie "Cars".

This ride runs while camp is coming together in Joplin so there is no camping the night prior. Riders are encouraged to stay at local hotels.

We have an afternoon shuttle departing from Pacific at 3pm on Sept 3rd for those traveling in from the east who wish to participate.

Google Pin to the Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/icbJL1UNEdK8DnTR9

Our staff will pick up your bags from your hotel and deliver them to the campsite so that they are there when you arrive.

Ride-with-GPS for the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56767226?via=Fg8C4iQKzUMgS9gQhCxvKg

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 the Downtown Pacific Missouri Commuter Lot and will begin loading bikes at 11am.  Please Park toward the back of the lot since you will be there all week.

Google Pin to the Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/icbJL1UNEdK8DnTR9

Bikes will be transported via Box Truck. Rider Transport is via USA Tours Motor Coach. Luggage goes under the bus.  The Transport leaves from Pacific at 12:30pm and arrives in Joplin about 4:30pm.

Parking Passes are included in your Ride Admission.

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 at Landreth Park.

Food Truck in Camp: London Calling "Hand-Pie" food truck.

Orientation Session at 6pm followed by Music and beverages.  Music Act: Seth Darby. Check him out on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/92NssYKQO7o?si=-qGgX0VZR1-dzY87

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:

• Cartersville - Supertam on 66, Ice Cream Parlor and Superman Museum.  

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

Official Water Stops:

• 7 Miles Webb City - Webb City Route-66 Visitors Center

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

• 24 Miles - Marlee's Creamery, Dairy Farm

• 40 Miles - Red Oak

• 50 Miles - The Cardinals Nest - KC Style BBQ and Gourmet Grilled Cheese

• 62 Miles - Everton, Gay Parida Sinclair Station - Bratwursts

• 76 Miles - Ash Grove - Mama Loca's Cantina - Mexican Style Food

Attraction Stops:

• 60 Miles - Spencer Missouri Phillips 66 Station

Lunch Options

• 50 Miles - Miller Burger Shack

• 62 Miles - Gay Parida

• 72 Miles - Mama Loca's Cantina

Early Exit Shuttles

• Gay Parita Sinclair Station 21498 MO 266 - Everton, MO 65646

• Mama Loca's Cantina

Bicycle Mechanic

• Berry Fast Bicycles at Camp in Joplin

• Hess Bicycles at Carthage Boots Motel & Route-66 Visitors Center (17 Miles)

• Berry Fast Bicycles at Cardinals Nest in Miller (50 miles)

• Berry Fast Bicycles at Camp in Willard

  
  

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 6-Mile Taproom. All riders get a free drink with your drink token! Food Trucks at the Taproom: Hibachi Experience and Soul Kitchen.  We will run van shuttle from the campground from 4-8:30pm.

Music Act: Delisa Spurgeon & Friend

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:

• "The Hive" - Willard opens at 6am - Website: Home - The Hive of the Ozarks

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

Official Water Stops:

• 10 Miles - Murphy Greenway Trailhead

• 25 Miles Stratford - City Hall

• 39 Miles Marshfield - City Park

• 52 Miles Conway - Price Chopper

• 56 Miles Phillipsburg - Visitors Center

Lunch Stop - Price Chopper Deli, Conway - 52 Miles

Early Exit - Conway Price Chopper - 52 Miles

Bicycle Mechanic - Berry Fast Bicycles

• At Camp in Willard

• At Marshfield City Park

• At Camp in Lebanon

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 Boat Town Brewing. Music Act: "One More Dollar" check them out on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/zBPaH-yMa3I?si=SlV0IAlMtZN2ZRnI

All riders get a free drink with your drink token! We will run van shuttle from 4pm-8:30pm to downtown.

Laundromat: Jefferson Street Laundromat: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G7uqG3pZcCPCXYYG8

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

32 Miles Lebanon to Waynesville

Breakfast:

• TJ's Donuts in Camp. Hot fresh donuts right out of the fryer!

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!

• 15 Miles - Gasconade River Bridge

  
  

Lunch Stops

• Sweet Sams - Waynesville

• Piney River Brewing - Waynesville

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

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

Pulaski County Visitors Bureau event page details all the "Going-Ons" during our stay. Check it out at: Big BAM - In the Heart of the Ozarks - Pulaski County Missouri

Attractions

• Old Stagecoach Museum Waynesville - Open 10-2

• Pulaski County Courthouse Museum - Open 11-2

After-Ride STREET PARTY

• Piney River Brewing open 11-9 - Pizza and Beer, Live Music from Kentucky Bend and Friends from 2-7pm - Drink token good at this location

• Hoppers - Pub Fare, Live Music from Janet Martin from 6-8pm - Drink Token good at this location

• Sweet Sams - Sandwiches and Ice Cream specialties

Laundromat: Southwind Laundromat: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8gqJYUXK4M1E8ukCA

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: Sweet Sams Waynesville

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

Official Water Stops:

• 4 Miles St. Robert - Neon Park

• 10 Miles Devil's Elbow - Bridge-side

• 19 Miles Mill Creek - "Mill Creek Church

• 28 Miles Doolittle - The Red Shed

Lunch Stops

• Perry's Pool Hall - Newburg

• Downtown Rolla - too many to mention

• Spencer Manor Winery - Shuttle departs at 1pm from the campground and returns at 4pm.

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

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

After-Ride STREET PARTY

Shuttle to Downtown from the Campground starts at 4pm and runs until 9pm

• Public House Brewing, Chloe Hecker performing from 5pm - 8pm, drink token redeemable at this location

• Hoppers Pub, drink token redeemable at this location

Laundromat: Spartan Laundry: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eEQwyPuudDdoELSG9

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: The Hungry Rooster Food Truck in Camp

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

Official Water Stops:

• 13 miles - Horse Ranch on Hwy F

• 23 miles - St. James Winery

• 35 miles - Fox Springs Road-side

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: "The Grabers". Check them out here: (1) Facebook

Laundromat: Cuba Laundromat: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KYJNNiYgjJVaBLCGA

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:

• Shelly's on Route 666 - 1/4 mile from Camp, opens at 6am

• Country Skillet Cafe - Bourbon opens at 7am

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

Official Water Stops:

• 12 Miles Bourbon - Bourbon Bike Shop

• 18 Miles Sullivan - Shamrock Motel

• 34 Miles St. Clair - Dana's Ice Cream

• 44 Miles Villa Ridge - Pin Oak RV Park

• 54 Miles Pacific - Red Cedar Visitors Center

Lunch Stop - Multiples enroute

The ride itself officially ends at 3pm.   

Post-Event shuttle departs from the Pacific Downtown Commuter Lot at 3pm and takes you back to the Joplin

Google Pin to the Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/icbJL1UNEdK8DnTR9