Want to skip the car and bike your way to the Mizzou Homecoming Parade? Local Motion is organizing a community Bike Bus on Saturday, Oct. 3, giving riders a chance to travel to downtown Columbia together.
The group will start at Russell Boulevard Elementary School and make several scheduled stops through central Columbia. Riders can start at the beginning or join the Bike Bus at one of the stops along the route.
Bike Bus Details
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
- Start Time: 8 a.m.
- Starting Point: Russell Boulevard Elementary School, 1800 W. Rollins Road, Columbia
- Destination: Mizzou Homecoming Parade in downtown Columbia
- Route Length: Approximately 4.2 miles
- Ride Time: Approximately 25 minutes, not including scheduled stops
The route map shows the Bike Bus traveling through several central Columbia neighborhoods before heading downtown. Scheduled stops along the way make it easier for families and other riders to join without biking all the way to the starting point.
Join Along the Route
The provided route map shows the Bike Bus leaving Russell Boulevard Elementary at 8 a.m., with additional scheduled meetup points between approximately 8:04 and 8:31 a.m. before reaching the parade area.
Local Motion recommends checking its website for the detailed route map and complete stop schedule before heading out, especially if you plan to join the group somewhere along the way.
It’s a fun option for families and community members who want to start Mizzou Homecoming morning with a bike ride and avoid some of the driving and parking around the parade route.
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