The city of Lincoln will welcome Biking Across Kansas for an overnight stay June 11-12.
BAK 2024 will be visiting Lincoln as part of their 50th anniversary tour with 775 enthusiastic bicyclists, part-time riders, non-riders and volunteers. Bicyclists will begin arriving early to mid-morning Tuesday, June 11 through the afternoon. Many will be on the hunt for cold beverages, food, points of interest and other activities and/or entertainment. BAK officials will arrive at the school to set up camp and the school will open to the riders at noon. A team of shuttle drivers will help the riders move around town and enjoy our restaurants and things to do. The riders will have breakfast before getting back on the road and heading east on June 12, and the camp will be packed up.
The 2024 BAK route covers a total of 505 miles. On Friday, June 7, the bikers will ride 16.5 miles from the Colorado border to Tribune. From there they will ride an additional 46.7 miles from Tribune to Scott City on Saturday, June 8. June 9 they will continue their route from Scott City to Ness City, another 56.3 miles of biking. On Monday, June 10 the group will travel 67.6 miles from Ness City to Hoisington. They will leave Hoisington and journey on to Lincoln, adding 62 miles along their path. This is also BAK Century Day. Bikers may choose an alternate route from Hoisington to Lincoln that covers 100 miles. Wednesday, June 12 sees the group leave Lincoln and cycle 75.2 miles to their next stop in Concordia. From Concordia, they move on to Frankfort on a 78.6-mile path. Friday, June 14 the cyclists will ride 56.5 miles from Frankfort to Holton. The last day of the journey is Saturday, June 15, where they will add another 41.3 miles to their bicycle tires between Holton to Atchison.
Several groups have planned fundraising meals and open their doors to welcome BAK participants. The Historical Museum will be open that day to cyclists for a cook down and restroom break.
Businesses may show their community spirit and creativity by decorating bikes and displaying them on Main Street for two events. First, be a part of the KSN Summer Road Trip June 6, then keep the momentum going for BAK. This is a good opportunity to attract visitors, promote businesses and celebrate these events.
Participate by decorating a Bike. Participants are encouraged to get creative by decorating in a way to represent your business or a fun theme. Place your decorated bike on Lincoln’s main street by the morning of June 6 to kick off the KSN Summer Road Trip festivities and keep it displayed through June 11. Attach your business name and logo to your bike to let everyone know who you are!
