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What an amazing weekend! It was so much fun seeing so many cycling friends together again on the trail. There were smiles, dancing, rain (what is a Pedaler's Jamboree without it?), mud, music, laughter and a whole lot of fun! We got all the good feels going after this PedJam reunion ride!
Thank you to everyone who helped support the ride this year!
The Pedaler's Jamboree kicked off with a party in Rocheport with some epic White Elephant Bingo and a solid hoedown concert in the old tobacco barn with music by Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy. Saturday morning riders were welcomed to showers as they pedaled the 40+ miles from Columbia to Jefferson City. Along the route, they experienced some fun new trailside venues in McBaine, Cooper's Landing, Hartsburg and eventually Jefferson City. Ellis-Porter Park provided a great venue for camping and an amazing amphitheater experience with the impressive sounds of Dawson Hollow and the dynamic high-energy headliner Cowboy Mouth. On Sunday, riders experienced perfect weather and great music all the way back to Columbia.
There was some real magic in the air! Even with all the extra miles and soggy Saturday conditions, we saw so much joy and excitement with the riders. I know that we felt it, too! We had a great time hosting the party, and we really appreciate everyone who came up and supported the event this year. 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 can't wait to reunite with you in May 2022!
Can't wait to do this again!
The Pedaler's Jamboree crew
Check out photos from the event:
Notley Hawkins Photos - Facebook Link - Link to purchase prints or download images
PEDALER’S JAMBOREE 2021
Important details:
- Check in and registration on Saturday morning from 7 am until 9:30 am (final bag truck leaves at 10 am sharp). We recommend riders start earlier than they have in the past as there are 10 more miles to cover each day.
- Rider packets have been shipped. If you added the advanced mailing option and haven’t yet received your packet, please contact us. Riders with event wristbands can drop their bags and start riding! Other riders can quickly check in and start riding.
-If you plan on leaving a vehicle in Jefferson City for a one way ride and drive back on Sunday, please do NOT park in Ellis-Porter Park (Friday night and anytime on Saturday). All parking spaces in the park are reserved for the festival (unless you have a RV reservation).
- Advance Friday Night Kick Off Party, Trailside Passes and Saturday only tickets have been mailed. If you don’t get yours by Tuesday, Sept. 1 contact us.
- All registered riders will get an email update early next week with all the info that you need to know for the ride.
- Ticket sales for Friday Night, Trailside Passes and Saturday night only will only be available on-site at the event after Sunday, Aug. 29th. Rider passes will be available on-line until the start of the ride and also walk up registration will be available.
Ride description:
Bicyclists depart from Columbia, MO, on the morning of Saturday, Sept 4th, from Flat Branch Park (101 S 4th St, Columbia, MO 65201). 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, Jefferson City's brand new amphitheater at Ellis-Porter 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 Jefferson City 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 amphitheater festivities, gates open at 5 pm on Saturday, Sept. 4th. Ellis Porter Park is located at 1425 Riverside Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Free street-side parking will be located nearby.
Daily riding distances:
Saturday distances: McBaine - 9.4 miles — Cooper's Landing - 15.7 (6.3 miles) - Hartsburg - 25.7 (10 miles) — North Jefferson - 36.2 (10.5 miles) — Ellis-Porter Park - 40.2 (4 miles)
Sunday distances: North Jefferson - 4 miles — Hartsburg - 14.5 (10.5 miles) — Cooper's Landing - 24.5 (10 miles) — McBaine - 30.8 (6.3 miles) — Columbia - 40.2 (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 as well as the Ellis-Porter Park experience.
