MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt-St. Joseph, MO 64506
News Release
For further information please contact:
Sergeant Jacob P. Angle
(816)387-2345, ext. 3847
H6116
June 1, 2016
EMPHASIS:
Bike Across Missouri (BAM)
On June 12, 2015, bicyclists from across the region will converge on St Joseph, Missouri, for the start of the Bike Across Missouri (BAM) or Big BAM. There are 700 cyclists expected for this event, which will last from June 12 through June 17. Bicyclists will travel a pre-determined route taking them across the entire width of Northern Missouri. This is a recreational event with stops each evening in a different town which will offer food and entertainment. This Missouri event will start in St Joseph, with stops in Hamilton, Chillicothe, Brookfield, Macon, Shelbina, and ending in Hannibal.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol wants to make residents of Northern Missouri aware of the event as there will be bicyclists traveling on the roadways. Motorists should exercise extra caution during the event and be on the watch for bicycles as they go about their daily activities. Bicyclists involved in the event need to obey the rules of the road and make sure they wear clothing that will make them highly visible as they ride. The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages bicyclists to wear a properly fitted helmet for their safety. If everyone involved exercises extra caution and shares the road, it should be a safe and fun event.
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri's roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober.
"Don't Violate The Trust."
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