Pedaler's Jamboree Recap 2025

Thank you for joining us on the Pedaler's Jamboree!

Another Pedaler's Jamboree has come and gone! Thank all of you for such an amazing weekend full of friends, bicycling, live music and all the fixing! We feel insanely blessed to have such an amazing group of friends that come and share the holiday weekend with us every year! The Pedaler's Jamboree is a labor of love that feels so worth while every single time! 

The Pedaler's Jamboree kicked off with a Friday night party in with a cool weather gathering in Rocheport! The Stomp'n Grounds was in full motion with concerts, bingo, dance parties and all of the fun! If you haven't joined the Friday night social yet be sure to make it next round! A light rain and cool temperatures welcomed riders on Saturday morning. The weather stayed cool and wonderful throughout the day's adventures!

The bands along the route added a perfect soundtrack to a great day of positive vibes and pedaling! Kemper Park had a great PedJam vibe with the music of Adventure Hat, Travis Feutz and Stardust Cowboys, Goodbye June and a great headlining show from the Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band! Early Sunday morning brought scattered rain but those who were up for some cooler riders temperatures experienced another great day music and fun all the way back to Columbia.  
 

The theme of the 16th anniversary was celebrating our the landmark anniversaries of the trails, the history of the towns the ride visited and all the positive forward motion heading into the future. Our goal is to continue to invest and build on the locations on the trail and make this event the best that it can be.

It's no secret that the best part of the Pedaler's Jamboree is the amazing community of kind and fun people that joins every year! We had a great time hosting the party, and we really appreciate everyone who came up and supported the event. Musicians, production crews, sponsors, photographers, support crews and especially riders who came from near and far to participate in the event... THANK YOU for all that you do to help make the Pedaler's Jamboree a fun weekend for people of all ages! 
 

If you weren't able to join us on this round, we encourage you to join us at the Bear Creek Bluegrass event on August 16! The event is a new small scale bluegrass music/social ride on the Bear Creek Trail in Columbia, MO. We are planning on returning next Memorial Day Weekend for another round of the Pedaler's Jamboree. Mark your calendars now! 
 

Can't wait to do this again! 
-- The Pedaler's Jamboree crew
 

These great photographers were on the scene documenting the experience this year! If you need a great photographer for an event hit any of these guys up! 
 

NOTLEY HAWKINS - Click here to view photos

NATE JESSE - Click here to view photos

 

We are working on some video recaps of the event and will share those as soon as we get them wrapped up!

Pedaler’s Jamboree

Bicyclists depart from Columbia, MO, on the morning of Saturday, May 24th, from Flat Branch Park (101 S 4th St, Columbia, MO 65201). Departure times are between 7:30 am and 10 am. Drop off your overnight packs at check in and prepare for a weekend of relaxed bike riding, music, and fun. Enjoy the scenic views of the Katy Trail State Park as you ride on crushed limestone trails flanked by cliffs and the Missouri River. Stop at your convenience at a handful of locations to enjoy live music and entertainment. Bands will play throughout the day in communities across the trail. 

The final destination, Boonville’s Kemper Park, will host the feature events with main stage music. Overnight camping will be available and free for all registered riders! Hotel/motel accommodations are available at local establishments. There will be food available at restaurants throughout Boonville as well as food vendors at the park. On Sunday, ride your bike back to Columbia with music again throughout the day! Your bags will be waiting for you upon your arrival back to Flat Branch Park!

For non-riders with ticket passes to the Boonville festivities, gates open at 4 pm on Saturday, May 24th. Kemper Park is located at 757 3rd St, Boonville, MO 65233. Free street-side parking will be located nearby.

Daily riding distances: 
Saturday distances: (Starting in Columbia) to McBaine - 9.4 miles — Rocheport 18.8 (9.4 miles)- - Franklin - 29.22 (10.4 miles) — 32.7 Boonville - (3.5 miles)

Sunday distances: (Starting in Boonville) to Franklin - 3.5 miles — Rocheport - 13.9 (10.4 miles) — McBaine - 23.3 (9.4 miles) — Columbia - 32.7 (9.4 miles)

What is included in registration:
Gear transport of 2 bags to campsite (not hotels), sag support, camping, a weekend full of music and entertainment. Free entry to all trailside music venues. NEW FOR 2025 - Includes FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY ticket! Includes Sunday morning pancakes, sticker pack, and patch.

The Turn Table at the Katy Roundhouse

2025 is the 100th anniversary of the turn table at the Katy Roundhouse! To celebrate we are planning on building a new stage for the Pedaler’s Jamboree! - Click here for details

Need a fall/winter pick me up? Relive this memory from last year’s Pedaler’s Jamboree!

Our friends Ha Ha Tonka performed for the fourth time at the Pedaler's Jamboree this year! They debuted back in 2011 when they opened for The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. This time around they rode bicycles with their families and friends while documenting their Pedaler's experience in their new music video for "Carry It Around." 

You just might see some familiar faces and experiences! Thank you for sharing this summer kick-off memory with us! 

Sag Rides on the route:

Registered riders can catch a sag ride to Boonville along the route on Saturday or back to Columbia on Sunday. Look for the white shuttle van parked near the action at the pick up zones. There will also be a sag bike on the course this year which will be able to transport 1 person and 1 bicycle. We will get you there! Just keep in mind that it will take us a while! If you are just riding slow and tired, keep pedaling! You might get there a lot faster than if you wait for the sag to fill up before doing a drop!

For emergency support call - (660) 269-0070

Saturday, May 24:
Departing McBaine at 11:30 am
Departing Rocheport (City Park) at 1:45 pm
Departing Katy Roundhouse at 5 pm

Sunday, May 25:
Departing Rocheport (City Park) at 11:15 pm
Departing McBaine at 1:45 pm

Where should I park my car during the ride?
There is plenty of weekend parking available near the start. You may drop off your bags at Flat Branch Park and then park the car and return to register if that is easiest for you. Your best bets are the garages on Eighth & Walnut, Sixth and Cherry, or Tenth and Cherry.

Don’t Forget to Bring:
Proof of Identification, Bicycle & Helmet, Water, Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Cash & Credit Card, Spare Inner Tube, Repair Kit, Cell Phone (and portable charger battery), Towel & dry bag for gear (wrap all clothes and sleeping gear in plastic bags), Change of Clothes, Best Friends, Sense of Adventure, Back up of Toilet Paper

Got questions about the ride?
We will be emailing all the good details to registered riders a couple weeks before event time! Answers can also be found on the FAQ page! Still don’t see what you need to know? Drop us a message thru the contact page!