Despite many big events being canceled in the state and around the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a 230-plus mile bike riding event is still scheduled to be held late next month.

According to a news release,“Big BAM on The Katy” is scheduled to start at noon on September 27 in Clinton with a shuttle for riders to Defiance. The actual ride- which will include two stops in the KMMO listening area- begins on September 28 in Defiance.

The trek will include a 65.3-mile ride to Hermann on the first day.

On September 29, a 46.5-mile trek will take riders from Hermann to Jefferson City.

Leg No. 3 on September 30 riders will go 51.1 miles from the Capital City to Boonville.

The ride continues for 37.6 miles from Boonville to Sedalia.

The route finishes with a 36.4-mile ride from Sedalia to Clinton on October 2.

Find more information for “Big BAM on the Katy” at www.BigBAMRide.com.