The Pancake Ride

The Pancake Ride!

Republic High School, Republic, MO - August 9, 2025

Note: Category selection is only for record-keeping.  If you want to ride a different route on the day you are free to do so.  Each participant receives the same amenities & support. 

Springfield's longest-running annual cycling event across the Ozarks countryside. A fun time for all ages and all skill levels.  This event began as a Bike MS training ride, but has been taken over and kept going as an Ozarks staple for training!  This ride is not affiliated with Bike MS, but we are donating 25% of the net proceeds to the Mid America MS Chapter in honor of Debbie and those with MS.

This non-competitive community bike ride is for riders of all abilities and will take you on a scenic ride around the Ozarks west of Springfield. Along the way, riders will travel through the neighboring town of Billings, where our pancake station will be set up for providing pancakes to riders.  This ride does include stocked rest-stops and SAG, and convenience stores are available along the route(s).  We will have fresh-cut watermelon at the finish line at Republic High School.  Also, there are rumors of a possible lemonade stand along the route - bring some cash for the kids!

The Pancake Ride is a fun and non-competitive ride for cyclists of all abilities. We encourage the “go slow and say hello” model. The safety of all riders is our highest priority. Please observe the following rules/restrictions so everyone can enjoy a fun and safe ride:

Find Route Info Here:  https://ridewithgps.com/events/227664-the-pancake-ride 

Helmets are mandatory for all riders

Riders must be over the age of 10 years old to participate (outside of the family category)

Riders should use bike lanes when available and safe, and ride as close to the right-hand side of the road as practicable.

Riders must obey all rules of the road, traffic signals, crossing signals, and stop signs at all times.

Watch downhill speeds and stay in control at all times.

Unfortunately, due to the significant time and cost of planning this amazing event, we are not able to offer refunds in the event of inclement weather or other circumstance that would result in the event being cancelled.

Have FUN, be SAFE and ENJOY the ride!