Big BAM

The Big BAM is Missouri's cross state bicycle tour that incorporates music and entertainment in comm You will explore Missouri in a way like never before.

The Big BAM is Missouri's fully supported cross-state bicycle tour that incorporates music and entertainment in communities across Missouri! The ride takes you through pastoral farmland, meadows full of wildflowers, and majestic forests, and explores charming small towns. 🌿

Why ride Big BAM on the Katy?
- Anyone can ride.
- Ride for one day, three days, or the whole five days.
- Any kind of tire will work on the hard-packed chat, from road tires to hybrids, to mountain bike or fat tires. 🚴‍♂️

Special thanks to our host towns: Clinton, Sedalia, Boonville, Jefferson City, Hermann, and Augusta

08/20/2026

TJ's Donuts confirmed for our Lebanon Camp! Hot fresh donuts fried right in camp. Don't worry... because water-stop #1 is the I-44 raceway where you can do a lap around the track to burn off the calories and take home the checkered flag!

08/19/2026

Another day working out final logistics for the upcoming route-66 ride. Found safe passage under Hwy 13 on a very cool greenway trail.

Sharing images of the old Gasgonade River Bridge, no longer passable but a cool spot for a waterstop and photo-op.

08/18/2026

The crew is back on the legendary asphalt of the Mother Road! Cruising the historic Route 66 to dial in the final details for our upcoming Big BAM Ride. Get ready, because this centennial celebration is going to be an epic ride!

07/07/2026

Dana's Shaved Ice was established in 2007 right on the historic route-66. Dana's Ice-Cream Treats are a must-have when passing through.

Our Big BAM Route-66 RIde goes right past this spot where we will host a Waterstop. Find out more about our ride at www.bigbamride.com

Check Dana's out on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100040815055484

07/03/2026

Day #2 of our team on the road finalizing details for the Route-66 ride Sept 4-10th from Joplin to Pacific.

Found a very cool Watering hole in Ash Grove at Mama Loco's.

Stay tuned for more details or download our brochure at www.bigbamride.com

07/02/2026

This week our team is on the road finalizing details for the Route-66 ride Sept 4-10th from Joplin to Pacific.

Stay tuned for more details or download our brochure at www.bigbamride.com

06/29/2026

The Shamrock Court Motel on Old Route 66 was built around 1947/48 and was originally owned and operated by the Dodd's for about 5 years.

Later it was purchased by the late John and Rose Weiland in 1953, relocating there from the Chicago area. The motel and property purchased was originally about 8 acres, and was part of a development called Shamrock Village owned by the O'Reilly family.

The Weiland's oldest son John Jr. (Jay) was already part of the family when moving to Sullivan. Eventually two other sons were born, Guy in 55', and William (Billy) in 57'. Together with their three sons they operated the motel until around 1980, when rooms were converted into 4 two room apartments.

In 2021, Roamin Rich Dinkela and his Wife Christina purchased the Shamrock court to see that it is properly restored and eventually put back into working condition. Check them out on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shamrock66/about

03/07/2026

What an honor to be nominated for USA Today's 10-Best "Road" Cycling Events.

This speaks volumes about the strength of the BIG BAM (Bike Across Missouri) Community and all our sponsoring towns, chambers, visitor's bureaus, businesses and supporters.

Voting runs through the end of the month. Vote at:

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/big-bam-on-katy-katy-trail-missouri/

03/02/2026

Big BAM Route-66 - Sept 4-10th

In the interest of a complete "Ozarks Immersive Experience", we have arranged for an optional 5-mile Meramec River Float Trip!

Lucky Clover Outfitters will offer a shuttle service from our camp in Cuba to their launch on the Meramec River.

2-Man Canoes and Single Kayaks Rentals available.

Learn more at www.bigbamride.com

02/08/2026

The Historic Mill Creek Methodist Episcopal "ME" Church will host our 2nd Water Stop on our ride from Waynesville to Rolla.

Built in 1887, the One-Room Church was the center of Community and Worship in this little valley south of Newburg.

The US Forest Service purchased the Church and surrounding homesteads in the 1960's. By 2015 the church was scheduled to "Melt in Place" until it was purchased and moved to private property where it was restored by Mark & Diana Dean with support from the USFS and expert friends and neighbors.

Check them out on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089694147352

Address

1867 Femme Osage Creek
Rocheport, MO
63332

Telephone

+16369872600

Website

http://bigbamride.com/

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