Biking Across Kansas will make it's way into Montgomery County later this week. The group begin their over 500 mile journey across the State on Friday in Johnson City.

Independence Chamber Director Lisa Wilson says Independence is the third from the last stop on the trip.  Wilson says they'll be in Independence for around 24 hours.  Wilson says the events downtown aren't just for the bikers.

There will be around 400 bikers coming into town this week. The final two stops for Biking Across Kansas will be in Baxter Springs and Pittsburg.