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.
Big BAM partners with local communities to provide camping options in areas not typically available to cyclists.
All riders receive an event swag bag with Event T-Shirt, ride trip-sheets and more.
Our Camping Charter "Porkbelly Ventures" brings along their 11-stall shower trailer with sinks. Clean towels are provided daily.
Each rider is allocated 2-40lb bags to be transported from campground to campground. Typically this is a duffle bag with camping gear and a suitcase for personal gear.
Charging station provided for all riders for your Cell Phones, CPAP Machines, eBikes etc...
Complimentary Coffee and Hot Water greets you each morning to help kick-start your day. If there are no local breakfast options, Big BAM will provide a continental breakfast.
Big BAM has a mechanic in camp to help-out with simple adjustments and fixes. There is a fee for bigger fixes
Full SAG Support for you and your bike allowing you to shorten or even skip a day's ride
"Official Water-stops" provided each day in-conjunction with our sponsoring communities.
We ensure that there are restaurant options each day and where there are none, we bring in a food truck. (meals not included)
Live Music and a free drink (non-alcohol options as well) each night at a local pub, sponsor hotel or restaurant.
We make sure a Masseuse is available in camp each day (extra fee applies)
We do provide a continental breakfast where no local options exist, but all meals are on your own in the spirit of getting riders to support the local businesses who make this trail happen
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
