BIKING ACROSS KANSAS invites you to share in the ideal cycling conditions in Kansas during the week of June 8-15, 2002. Enjoy 8 fun filled days and approximately 500 miles of cycling across the state, with a choice of three routes. All routes will start at the Kansas-Colorado border and end together at the Missouri border.

PURPOSE:
BAK '02 is not an endurance contest, a race or a test of stamina. It is a recreational and social rally for cyclists, each rider should plan to set a pace agreeable to his or her own degree of expertise. All capable riders are welcome.
See the History of BAK

FEE:
to be announced

ROUTES:
The routes will be all on blacktop roads. Be prepared and condition yourself. Terrain will be flat to rolling hills.

TRANSPORTATION: Each entrant is responsible for transportation to the starting point at the Colorado state line, and also for pickup from the finish point. If interested in chartered bus service contact:

Wichita
B & L Tours, Betty Dewitt 510 W 35th St N Wichita, KS 67204 316-838-9105

Kansas City
For information about KC transportation call Cranston Cederlind (913) 888-6310.

T-Shirts, Long Sleeve T-shirts, Polos.
to be announced

BEFORE BAK '02

CONDITIONING:
To enjoy BAK '02 to its fullest you need to be in good/excellent riding condition. It's time now to become serious about conditioning both yourself and your bicycle. Ride as many miles as you can--the more miles the better. Short rides won't do as much good as the longer ones. It is important to ride as often as possible--every day if you can. Add some long rides on weekends of 40 to 50 miles. One suggestion is that you should be able to do 30 miles in 3 hours or less. But we have found it is more enjoyable to ride at a faster pace.

SAFETY & HIGHWAY RIDING:
Inexperienced highway riders should study safety precautions and State laws. Most generally, riders will break up into small groups that are not a traffic hazard. The State law prohibits bicycles from impeding traffic and does not allow riding more than two abreast. Single file riding, near the right-hand edge of pavement, is by far the safest way to travel on the highway. Most of the roads on BAK tours are lightly traveled, but don't let that cause you to lower your guard. Highway riding requires constant attention all the time. RIDE DEFENSIVELY!

DURING BAK '02

FOOD:
BAK '02 will provide some meals. Those will be announced later & listed on your route guides. All other meals will be your responsibility. We notify restaurants along the way in advance. The celebration dinner will be catered at 12:00 Noon. All you can eat and drink. One dinner ticket is included with each entry. All others must be purchased for an additional cost. Purchase tickets in advance for friends and relatives joining you for this celebration.

FACILITIES:
You will be allowed to bring bicycles in for the night under normal circumstances. In case of stormy weather, you may be asked to move your bicycle outside for safety reasons. Plan to clean dirty bicycles before bringing them inside. Repair work must be done outside. Facilities must be in the same, or better condition, than we found them. This means trash in the trash barrels, and no litter lying around the grounds. BAK has a reputation for being excellent guests and we work hard to maintain that reputation. Alarm clocks and radios are discouraged in the sleeping area. There shall be no cleats or smoking inside the lodging facilities. Kick stands shall not be used inside the schools.

LODGING:
Lodging is included in the entry fee. Facilities - auditoriums and gymnasiums in towns along the route include showers, room to unroll sleeping bags on the floor, and quarters for bicycles. Riders of course must provide sleeping bags, towels and other personal items. There is usually space outside lodging facilities for tents, if so desired.

WEATHER:
BAK '02 is truly a rain or shine ride - we will be moving each day regardless of weather. Rain, although not good for bicycle bearings, won't hurt the riders as long as they stay warm. If we should have a real cloudbuster, temporary shelter should be available at the cities or farms that we will be passing. We don't recommend riding in heavy rain.

SAG SERVICE:
Personal baggage will be transported. You will be allowed two bags not to exceed 40 pounds total and not more than three cubic feet each. BAK tries to keep several vehicles on the routes at all time to provide water and fruit, as well as assistance with medical and mechanical problems. Please don't forget to bring your helmet

LAUNDRY:
In the past, many people have visited laundromats or washed by hand their riding clothing, so clean clothing was available every day.

Web: Before the ride starts you may obtain updated information and get answers to common questions, get route information, Motel lists , get additional entry blanks and send E-mail to BAK Headquarters. Your family may track the progress of BAK '02 from this web site and view daily updates and photographs.

Information contained here is often a part of the agreements made with city and school officials. Be sure you understand. You will be expected to comply. Entries may be transferrable, but only after approval from BAK Headquarters. If you have further questions, please contact:

Charlie Summers: email: info@bak.org

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