Directions and Lodging

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI

Bicyclists start at Flat Branch Park from 7:30 am to 10 am in Columbia, MO. Flat Branch Park is located at 101 South 4th St, Columbia, MO. This is the beginning of the MKT trail which connects to the Katy Trail State Park.

Spend Friday night in Columbia! The Tiger Hotel in downtown Columbia has a great room rate for friends of the Pedaler's Jamboree for both Friday night and Sunday night! Be sure to ask for the Jamboree rate when booking a room! The hotel has bike check in and is riding distance to Flat Branch Park. You bags will be transported from the hotel to Kemper Park on Saturday morning! Tiger Hotel - (573) 875-8888 - 23 South 8th St., Columbia, MO 65201 - www.thetigerhotel.com

There is plenty of weekend parking available near the start. The best place to park is at the City of Columbia parking garages. They are free all day Saturday and Sunday. Check out the lot on Cherry St. and 6th St. first off! Here is a map of locations. You may drop off your bags at Shiloh and then park the car and return to register if that is easiest for you.

There are countless good places to eat and lodging opportunities available in this great city! Please visit the Columbia Visitors Bureau website for complete details.

BOONVILLE, MISSOURI

Kemper Park is the main stage destination for the Pedaler's Jamboree! Gates open at 3 pm on Saturday, May 28th, for ticket holders and bicyclists. Kemper Park is located at 757 3rd St, Boonville, MO 65233 behind the YMCA building. Look for signs and mass quantities of bicyclists. Cars will not be permitted in the park. Stay tuned for the best places to park for the day.

Free Shuttle Service to Boonville Hotels

A shuttle bus will leave Kemper Park at the start of every hour starting at 4 pm and ending at 11 pm on Saturday.
Participants staying at Boonville hotels must retrieve their overnight bags at Kemper prior to getting on the bus. The bus will pick up participants from hotels on Sunday morning from 7 am til 9 am and drop them off at
Kemper Park.

Bike Check Service

Participants getting shuttled to hotels or any rider that would like to have their bike securely checked for the
duration of Saturday night may have their bike stored at our bike check station at Kemper Park. The service costs
$5 and will operate under a ticket retrieval system.

Rider shuttle from Boonville to Columbia

For those riders who are unable to complete the ride back on Sunday, a free shuttle service is available. Meet at the baggage drop off area at 8 am, 9 am and 10 am to get a ride back to Columbia. The shuttle service costs
$10.

Where to stay:

KEMPER PARK Camping free for ticket holders This location will be host to the Pedaler's Jamboree Festival in 2011. Beer garden with music stage and a seperate camping area for tents. Gear will be dropped off here.

BEST BETS

The Isle of Capri Boonville Be sure to also check out the awesome buffet and the entertainment options available.

	Isle of Capri Hotel 100 Isle of Capri Blvd. Boonville, MO 65233 (660) 882-1200 Visit Website			Hotel Frederick 501 High Street Boonville MO, 65233 (660) 882-2828 Visit Website

WHERE TO STAY ON THE KATY TRAIL

KATFISH KATY Campground has the largest, most scenic riverside camping on the Katy Trail in Missouri and is located on a New Madrid claim in Huntsdale near Eagle Bluffs conservation area and Missouri’s Champion Burr Oak Tree. Columbia (population 100,000.) is just 10 minutes away. If you are biking the Katy Trail, floating the Missouri River, fishing, power boating, hiking, or just getting away to relax–Katfish Katys campground is the place to be.

Visit the Katfish Katy website

The Katy Roundhouse - Franklin

• Only 3 miles from Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville
• Katy RR Memorabilia
• Secluded Camping
• RV Hook-ups
• Shower & Restroom Facilities

Please visit our website for more details

Cooper's Landing River Port Marina:
Campground, Dining, Boat Fuel Station, Boat Dock & Store

• Live entertainment
• food & drinks
• Convenient campgrounds where campers can enjoy daily showers, bathroom facilities and laundry
• Hikers and visitors can refresh themselves on the many benches overlooking the Missouri River.
• Bring both family and friends to enjoy nature and the Missouri River.

Visit the Cooper's Landing website

Restaurants in Boonville

For the complete updated list of the best places in town visit: goboonville.com