Around 700 bicyclists will hit the road Sunday morning in St. Joseph for the official start of Bike Across Missouri (BAM).

The event will run June 12 through June 17 as cyclists travel a route taking them across northern Missouri. Bikers will be leaving St. Joseph Sunday morning, stopping in Hamilton, Chillicothe, Brookfield, Macon, Shelbina, and ending the tour in Hannibal.

Area law enforcement agencies are warning residents to be on the lookout as cyclists pass through. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said drivers should exercise extra caution on the roadways during this time. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has also send out an advisory.

Livingston County is warning drivers to be on the lookout Monday through sometime during Tuesday afternoon as BAM particpants pass through the county.

“Tuesday the BAM participants and support staff will leave Simpson Park and travel to Highway V where they will work their way to Chula and then travel east to Highway BB and turn south. Once they reach Highways B and BB they will turn east into Linn County,” the department said. “Most likely there will be riders strung out on the routes and touring the towns and Chillicothe for a good part of the day. Participants may get off the suggested course at any time.”

This is the second year for the event in Missouri.