June is shaping up to be a busy month for cycling here in the Heartland. I already mentioned that registration is now open for Bike Across Kansas June 9-16.  A few other big rides are also on tap for that month:

• June 10-15 - Cycle Across Missouri, Bushwhackers Tour: Follow in Jese James’ footsteps in KC, Kearney, St. Joseph, and elsewhere in Northwestern Missouri.  340 miles.
• June 18-22 - Katy Trail Ride: Bike the entire length of Missouri’s awesome Katy Trail State Park. 225 miles.
• June 23-30 - Border Raiders: Tours the sites of the Border War in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska.  500 miles.