Other events of interest:

May 1, Tour de Stooges: The 13th edition of the Tour de Stooges ride rolls out of Lindendale Park in Highland, Ill. Routes of 17. 22, 30, 42 and 64 miles are available. The cost of the ride includes lunch and all the slapstick comedy you can stand. For information, visit the ride's Web site.

June 6, Gerry Frierdich Road to Recovery Ride: Friends and family of Gerry Frierdich are planning a benefit ride for Gerry, a B.A.B.E.S. member who was paralyzed from the chest down in a 2007 accident. See our page for more details.

June 12-19, Cycle Route 66-Illinois: The Gateway Council of Hostelling International is putting on an "economically minded" trip on Illinois' Route 66 Trail from Chicago to St. Louis. For more information, visit the ride's Web site.

June 21-25, 2010 Katy Trail Ride: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources puts on its annual Katy Trail Ride, starting in St. Charles and ending in Clinton. For more information, visit the ride's Web site.

June 26, Tour de Corn: The 9th annual Tour de Corn takes place in East Prairie, Mo. The ride starts at 7 a.m. and has routes of 15, 30, 60 and 100 miles. For more information, visit the ride's Web site.

Oct. 8-10, Hilly Hundred: Long a favorite ride of many B.A.B.E.S. riders, the Central Indiana Bicycle Association will put on the annual ride in Elletsville, Ind. The ride consists of two 50-mile rides on hilly roads with shorter options available. For more information, visit the ride's Web site.

Oct. 10-15, Cycle Route 66-Missouri: The Gateway Council of Hostelling International is putting on a fully supported trip on historic Route 66 from Eureka to Carthage, Mo. For more information, visit the ride's Web site.