Last week I road the BAK or Biking Across Kansas. This was my 4th year to participate in the week long ride across the state. Each year before they release the route I think I'm not going to sign up and each year I do. Usually, the route peeks my interest and this year the ending is what sealed the deal. The BAK ended in our hometown of Leavenworth. How could I not ride from the Colorado boarder to my front door!?

As you can imagine, riding every day for eight days I have so many experiences and stories to tell. We road from the Colorado boarder to Leavenworth averaging 70 miles a day. This was probably the most consistent BAK mileage route I've ridden. Usually we have 2-3 longer mileage days (75-86) and several shorter (50-65). Lance wasn't able to come with me but he was able to ride on the very last day.

I think this was my favorite BAK to date. I've ridden the ride enough times that it feels like a family reunion. I'm confident in being able to navigate the ride, the setting up and breaking down camp, and am comfortable with never remembering what town I am in! The average age of a BAK rider is 55 and I have to admit- this is the most wholesome ride. People are considerate, go to bed early, visit nursing homes along the way, and I literally heard 1 cuss word. This week was like living in Mayberry. I felt like a total dork singing "Home on the Range" on the last night but I'm sure it was good for my soul.

So next year when I'm planning and I start to think that BAM or BRAN might be a nice change...be assured that I will most likely be signing up for the Biking Across Kansas...again!