Trailnet community rides center on encouraging and enabling people of all ages and abilities to get outside and get active. The focus is fun, safety, appreciation of our communities, and spreading the love of bicycling! If you are seeking a family-friendly bicycle ride in a safe and encouraging environment, these rides are for you.
The 2011 community ride season is over but we’ve left the information about them available below.
The 2012 community ride season will begin next April. The 2012 community ride calendar will be posted in March.
April 2, 2011 – Rock Hollow Rails and Trails Adventure
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Registration: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., group ride departs at 10:00 a.m.
Start:Wabash Frisco and Pacific Railroad
199 Grand Avenue
Glencoe, MO 63038
Route: 12 miles
Features: Master the mountain on Trailnet’s inaugural mountain bike ride. Join us for a group mountain bicycle ride, led by Gateway Off-Road Cyclists, through Rock Hollow and down the Al Foster Trail to Castlewood State Park. The group ride leaves at 10:00 a.m., but you are welcome to create your own bike or hike adventure on the Rock Hollow and Al Foster trails. Stroll or bike alongside the Meramec River, and the Wabash, Frisco & Pacific Railway.
Fees: FREE, ride the train for $4 donation
In partnership with: The City of Wildwood, Gateway Off-Road Cyclists, Wabash Frisco and Pacific Railroad
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April 17, 2011 – Pedal for the Planet
Registration: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Start: Missouri History Museum
Lindell Blvd. and DeBaliviere Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63112
Route: 6 miles
Terrain: Flat with some hills
Features: Save the planet and use pedal power as your mode of transportation at this event that celebrates Earth Day. Explore some of the natural ecosystems of Forest Park on your own or join the naturalist-led group tour at 9:30 a.m. Trailnet will offer helmet fittings and FREE helmets to the first 50 youth in need. Route map provided at registration. SAG support ends at 11:30 a.m. After the bike ride enjoy the Earth Day Festival in Forest Park.
Fees: FREE
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In partnership with: The Confluence Partnership, Missouri Department of Conservation, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Earth Day
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April 30, 2011 – Environmental Justice Ride
Brought to You By: Environmental Protection Agency
Registration: 11:00 – 11:15 AM, group ride departs at 11:30 a.m.
Start: Old North Restoration Group
2700 N. 14th Street
St. Louis MO 63106
Route: 7 miles
Terrain: Flat terrain
Features: Enjoy a group-led tour of the Old North and Hyde Park neighborhoods. After years of riverfront pollution and being cut off from the river, neighborhood organizations are working to reconnect residents to the Mississippi River while encouraging its stewardship and improving community health. Route includes the Riverfront Trail, Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing underground railroad site, Branch Street, 14th Street improvements at Crown Square, and the Old North Grocery Co-op. Call Phil Valko at 314-436-1324 x 119 if you would like to borrow a bike. Helmets are required.
Fees: FREE
Sponsored By: Grace Hill Settlement House, Forks and Feet Forward Old North!
In Partnership With: Grace Hill Settlement House, Forks and Feet Forward Old North!, Grace Hill AmeriCorps Trail Rangers, Old North St. Louis Restoration Group, Urban Studio
May 8, 2011 – South Grand Mother's Day Bike Tour
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Registration: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Start: Commerce Bank
3134 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63116
Route: 5, 18, or 34 miles
Features: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a family bike ride. Bring your Mom (or just bring yourself!) to take a tour through South Grand. The route will take you through a variety of beautiful and historic neighborhoods, including portions on the Bike St. Louis routes. Moms who ride will be eligible for prizes!
Fees: $8, Moms and children under 10 ride FREE
Sponsored By: South Grand Community Improvement District
In partnership with: Commerce Bank, Saint Louis BicycleWORKS Cyclists
May 14, 2011 – Environmental Justice Ride
Brought to You By: Environmental Protection Agency
Registration: 11:00 – 11:30 AM, group ride departs at 11:30 a.m.
Start: *NOTE NEW LOCATION!
Crown Square Plaza
14th Street and St. Louis Avenue
St. Louis MO 63106
Route: 7 miles
Terrain: Flat terrain
Features: Enjoy a group-led tour of the Old North and Hyde Park neighborhoods. After years of riverfront pollution and being cut off from the river, neighborhood organizations are working to reconnect residents to the Mississippi River while encouraging its stewardship and improving community health. Route includes the Riverfront Trail, Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing underground railroad site, Branch Street, 14th Street improvements at Crown Square, and the Old North Grocery Co-op. Call Phil Valko at 314-436-1324 x 119 if you would like to borrow a bike. Helmets are required.
Fees: FREE
Sponsored By:
In Partnership With: Grace Hill Settlement House, Forks and Feet Forward Old North!, Grace Hill AmeriCorps Trail Rangers, Old North St. Louis Restoration Group, Urban Studio
May 20, 2011 – National Bike to Work Day
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Time: 6:30 – 10:30 AM
Features: Join Trailnet in celebrating National Bike to Work Day! Receive complimentary breakfast and coffee at one of Trailnet's multiple fueling stations. Get connected with other cyclists who bike to work, swap tips and share routes. Station locations include the Missouri History Museum, Missouri Botanical Garden, Temple Emanuel in Creve Coeur, Big Shark/Moonrise Hotel in the Delmar Loop, and the 411 Bicycle Center Downtown.
Fees: FREE
In partnership with: Bike St. Louis, Big Shark Bicycle Co., City of Creve Coeur, City of St. Louis, Companion Baking, Downtown Bicycle Station, Missouri Botanical Garden, Missouri History Museum, Moonrise Hotel and Urban Shark
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May 21, 2011 – Mary Meachum Freedom & Fun Rides
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Registration: 10:30 – 11:00 AM, group ride departs at 11:00 a.m.
Start: Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Site
28 E. Grand Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63147
Route: 9 miles
Terrain: Trails and city streets; Bike Rodeo for Kids
Features: Experience living history. The Freedom Ride begins at the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration and takes cyclists on a tour of sites that played a significant role in shaping the African-American heritage of our nation. The ride returns in time for the re-enactment of the 1855 slave freedom crossing. The Mary Meachum Fun Ride is a bike rodeo-style event for kids and parents alike! We’ll also have helmet fittings and free helmets for the first 50 youth in need.
Fees: FREE
Sponsored By: Grace Hill Settlement House
In partnership with: The Confluence Partnership, St. Louis County Health Department
May 26, 2011 – Past to Present Pedal
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Registration: 6:00 – 6:30 PM, group ride departs at 6:30 p.m.
Start: Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
2700 North 14th Street
St. Louis, MO 63106
Route: 7 miles
Terrain: Flat except for the climb up the Trestle
Features: Group-led interpretive tour of the Old North St. Louis neighborhood, including the Trestle at Branch Street and McKinley Bridge Bikeway, with stops for historical and architectural interpretation. Complete the route on your own or join the group-led interpretive tour. The last stop is Crown Candy Kitchen, where you can buy a sweet treat. The ride finishes before dark.
Fees: FREE
In partnership with: The Confluence Partnership, Grace Hill AmeriCorps Trail Rangers, Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
June 4, 2011 – Tour de Plants
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Registration: 8:00 – 9:00 AM or online at gatewaygreening.org
Start:3871 Bell Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
*Please note updated route information*
Route: 13 miles
Terrain: On-street, mostly flat, frequent stops
Features: Be prepared to experience some of the greatest greens grown in St. Louis while exploring historic neighborhoods along Bike St. Louis routes. This group-led ride will include visits to Bell Demonstration Garden, City Seeds Urban Farm, and the Tower Grove Farmer’s Market (you’ll receive help carrying your goodies back to the start). The ride will highlight efforts in the St. Louis area to increase fresh, affordable food in urban neighborhoods.
Fees: FREE, $5 per person for lunch
Sponsored By: Gateway Greening
In partnership with: Big Shark Bicycle Co, Whole Foods
June 11, 2011 – St. Vincent Greenway Farmer's Market Ride
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Registration: 8:00 – 9:00 AM or online at gatewaygreeening.org
Start: St. Vincent Park
7335 St. Charles Rock Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63133
Route: 9 miles
Terrain: Flat with some hills.
Features: Find fresh fruits and great greens on this ride to the award-winning Ferguson Farmer’s market. Riders will explore the St. Vincent Greenway and Ted Jones Trails on this group-led ride, concluding at the Ferguson Farmer’s Market. Trailnet will be conducting helmet fittings and will give away a bike to one lucky rider! Free valet bike parking will be available and Trailnet will help riders haul their market purchases upon departure.
Fees: FREE
In partnership with: The City of Ferguson Farmer's Market, Ferguson Bicycle Shop, Ferguson Cycling Club, Live Well! Ferguson
June 18, 2011 – Mounds Trail Interpretive Bike Ride
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Start: Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
30 Ramey Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234
Registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM or online at gatewaygreeening.org
Route: 15 miles, group-led on-street ride recommended for experienced cyclists
Features: Cahokia was the largest prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico and was a religious, political, economic and cultural center. This group-led ride, including stops for historic interpretation, closely follows the route taken by this prehistoric civilization as they traveled between “mound cities” and across the Mississippi River.
Fees: FREE
In partnership with: The Confluence Partnership, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
July 9, 2011 – Central West End Literary Ride
Registration: 9:00 – 10:00 AM or Register NOW by clicking here.
Start: Blockbuster Video (parking lot)
4177 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Route: 6 miles, all on streets shared with other vehicles, ride will last 2.5 hours due to numerous stops
Features: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, St. Louis’ West End (the Central West End and a few blocks to the north) was home to a surprisingly large number of writers who became part of the American Literary Tradition. We’ll visit their former homes and read short selections of their work, while riding through one of the most architecturally fascinating neighborhoods in the region.
Fees: FREE
In partnership with: The Central West End Residents Association, City of St. Louis
July 16, 2011 – Kirkwood Farmer's Market Ride
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Registration: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Start: Kirkwood Farmer’s Market
150 East Argonne Dr.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Route: 20 miles
Terrain: Some hills on Grant's Trail
Features: For 35 years, the Kirkwood Farmer’s market has been a cornerstone of the community as a place to eat, shop and gather with friends. Come out with your friends and family and join us for a fun-filled ride through Kirkwood, ending at the Farmer’s Market Peach Festival. Riders will follow portions of both Grant’s Trail and Bike St. Louis routes. After the ride, stay and enjoy music, food, and shopping at the Kirkwood Farmer’s Market and the Kirkwood
Sidewalk Sale.
Fees: FREE
In partnership with: City of Kirkwood's Farmer's Market, Downtown Kirkwood
July 23, 2011 – Environmental Justice Ride
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Registration: 10:00 – 10:15 AM, group ride departs at 10:30 a.m.
Start:Old North Restoration Group
2700 N. 14th Street
St. Louis MO 63106
Route: 7 miles
Terrain: Flat terrain
Features: Enjoy a group-led tour of the Old North and Hyde Park neighborhoods. After years of riverfront pollution and being cut off from the river, neighborhood organizations are working to reconnect residents to the Mississippi River while encouraging its stewardship and improving community health. Route includes the Riverfront Trail, Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing underground railroad site, Branch Street, 14th Street improvements at Crown Square, and the Old North Grocery Co-op.
Fees: FREE
Sponsored By: Grace Hill Settlement House, Forks and Feet Forward Old North!
In partnership with: Grace Hill AmeriCorps Trail Rangers, Old North St. Louis Restoration Group, Urban Studio Cafe
August 27, 2011 – Race for the Rivers Katy Trail Family Ride
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Registration: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Start: Frontier Park, St. Charles
500 S Riverside Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63301
Route: 5 and 25 miles
Terrain: Flat routes on the Katy Trail
Features: Come join the Greenway Network as they celebrate the Race for the Rivers Festival and the beautiful Missouri River. Ride the NEW 11-mile extension of the Katy Trail to Machens from St. Charles, cheer on the paddlers in a 65-mile endurance canoe/kayak race, and enjoy the live music, great food and hands-on environmental displays and activities – including a handmade canoe and kayak show! Bike safety checks and helmet fittings will also be available.
Fees: FREE
Sponsored By: Greenway Network
In partnership with: The City of St. Charles, The Confluence Partnership, Katy Trail State Park, MO Dept. of Natural Resources
September 15, 2011 – Past to Present Pedal
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Registration: 6:00 – 6:30 PM
Start: Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
2700 North 14th Street
St. Louis, MO 63106
Route: 7 miles
Terrain: Flat except for the climb up the Trestle
Features: Group-led interpretive tour of the Old North St. Louis neighborhood, including the Trestle at Branch Street and McKinley Bridge Bikeway, with stops for historical and architectural interpretation. Complete the route on your own or join the group-led interpretive tour. The last stop is Crown Candy Kitchen, where you can buy a sweet treat. The ride finishes before dark.
Fees: FREE
In partnership with: The Confluence Partnership, Grace Hill AmeriCorps Trail Rangers, Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
September 22, 2011 – Pedal for the Planet: World Carfree Day
Registration: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Start: Missouri History Museum
Lindell Blvd. and DeBaliviere Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63112
Route: 6 miles
Terrain: Flat with some hills
Features: Save the planet and use pedal power as your mode of transportation at this event that celebrates World Carfree Network’s World Carfree Day. Explore some of the natural ecosystems of Forest Park on your own following the marked route. Trailnet will offer helmet fittings and FREE helmets to the first 50 youth in need. Route map provided at registration. SAG support ends at 5:30 p.m.
Fees: FREE
Sponsored by:
In partnership with: The Confluence Partnership, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis County Health Department, St. Louis Earth Day
September 24, 2011 – North of Old North St. Louis Ride
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Registration: 9:30 – 10:00 AM, group ride departs at 10:00 AM
Start: Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
2700 North 14th Street
St. Louis, MO 63106
Route: 10 miles
Features: Ride the Riverfront Trail to Old North St. Louis for a group-led exploration of the historic neighborhoods north of Crown Candy Kitchen – including Hyde Park, College Hill, Holly Place and O'Fallon Park.
Fees: FREE
In partnership with: The Confluence Partnership, Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
October 29, 2011 – Tour De Plants Remix: Ride in Your Halloween Costume
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Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Start: Gateway Greening Carriage House
3815 Bell Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Route: 7 miles
Terrain: On-street, mostly flat
Features: Don your Halloween costume and hop on your bike for a casual group ride through Gateway Greening supported community gardens. Learn about hub gardens and see how the Old North St. Louis neighborhood is creating access to fresh, healthy food. This group-led ride will stop at several gardens and offer insight into how everyday citizens are turning vacant lots into food-producing powerhouses. After the ride, join Gateway Greening at its annual Harvest Fair Celebration for a potluck lunch, pumpkin carving, raffle and other family-friendly activities.
Fees: FREE
Sponsored By: Gateway Greening
In partnership with: Old North St. Louis Restoration Group, 13th Street Community Garden, Whole Foods
October 30, 2011 – Ghosts of the Past Bellefontaine and Calvary Cemeteries
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Registration: 9:30 – 10:00 AM
Start: Bellefontaine Cemetery
4947 West Florissant Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63115
Route: 6 miles
Features: A group-led tour of Bellefontaine, the first “rural cemetery” west of the Mississippi, and (time permitting) Calvary cemeteries. Visit some of the most important “ghosts” from the city’s past and learn about their role in the history of both our city and our country. Bellefontaine Cemetery is located on West Florissant Ave., a Bike St. Louis route.
Fees: FREE
In partnership with: The Confluence Partnership