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Pedal in Our Parks Bicycle Ride Series
Trailnet is partnering with THF Realty and cultural institutions to present the Pedal in Our Parks Bicycle Ride Series. Each ride includes three components: bicycle safety checks, a bike ride, and returning to a cultural institution for exhibits and programs. Partnering with the cultural institutions makes these rides FUN, educational and recreational activities the whole family can enjoy.
View Pedal Series Ride Photos on Flickr 
Each ride will begin with helmet safety checks. Riders can bring their own helmets to be professionally checked for correct size and fit and to ensure they are approved helmets. New helmets will also be available for a reduced rate. The ride series will include a 5-mile route for families on paths and/or wide roads with low traffic. Services provided include a SAG (support and gear) wagon, route marking and map provided by Trailnet. Rent-A-Bike from City Cycling Tours by calling 314/616-5724 24 hours in advance, cost is $10 per rider and includes mandatory helmet.
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Pedal for the Planet
Missouri History Museum
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Registration: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Start: Missouri History Museum
Lindell & DeBaliviere, St. Louis, MO 63112
Route: 5 miles
Features: Save the planet and use pedal power as your mode of transportation at this event that celebrates Earth Day. Explore some of the lesser-known areas of Forest Park while discovering the statues and monuments located within the park. Complete the bike ride on your own. SAG support ends at Noon. After the bike ride enjoy the St. Louis Earth Day Festival in Forest Park.
Parking: Park in ‘Twin Lots’ adjacent to the Dwight Davis Tennis Center and ride your bike to the north entrance of the History Museum.
Link to Google Map
Fees: FREE
Brought to you by: THF Realty
Partners: The Missouri History Museum, The Confluence Partnership, St. John's Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis Earth Day and Big Shark Bicycle Co.
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Prehistoric Pedal
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Registration: 11:00 AM – Noon
Start: Horseshoe Lake State Park
3321 Highway 111, Granite City, IL 62040
Route: Choose your route length out and back on the MCT Schoolhouse Trail. 5 mile round-trip suggested for beginners.
Features: Explore the flora and fauna around Horseshoe Lake State Park. Complete the bike ride on your own, map provided. SAG support ends at 1 PM.
Before beginning the bike ride cyclists will receive helmet safety checks by Helmets First. Riders can bring their own helmet to be professionally checked for correct size and fit and to ensure it is an approved helmet. New helmets will be available for a donation of $8.
After the ride plan a visit to Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site hosting a Native storyteller as part of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival at 2 PM.
Directions: From I-55/70 in Illinois exit at Hwy 111 (exit #6) and go north about 3 miles. The park entrance will be on your left. Follow the signs to the event start.
Link to Google Map
Fees: FREE
Brought to you by: THF Realty
In Partnership with: Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, The Confluence Partnership, Helmets First and Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
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Puffin Pedal
Saint Louis Zoo
Friday, July 10, 2009
Registration: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Start: Saint Louis Zoo, North Entrance
1 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
Route: 5 miles
Features: Discover Forest Park’s diverse ecosystems and native landscapes while pedaling the paths outside the Saint Louis Zoo. After the ride, explore what’s new at America’s #1 Zoo (ranked by Zagat Guide/Parenting magazine). You can even see some real puffins at Penguin & Puffin Coast! The Zoo is open until 7 PM and families can enjoy Jungle Boogie, the Zoo’s Friday Night Concert Series, from 5 to 7 PM. Complete the route on your own; SAG support ends at 5:30 PM.
Parking: Free parking in the Zoo’s North Lot near The Living World. Note – the change in event start due to construction.
Link to Google Map
Fees: FREE
Brought to you by: THF Realty
Partners: The Saint Louis Zoo, REI and St. John's Mercy Medical Center
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Petal
Pedal
Missouri Botanical Garden
Friday, July 24, 2009
Registration: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Start: Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
Route: 5 miles
Features: Come join in the celebration of garden founder Henry Shaw’s birthday as we highlight his life and legacy. This bike ride will use portions of the Bike St. Louis route from the Garden to Tower Grove Park where you will explore the features and attractions of this National Historic Landmark. After the bike ride, admission to the Garden is FREE. Lots of children’s activities are planned in celebration of Henry Shaw’s birthday, so come smell the flowers and enjoy the party! Complete the route on your own. A docent from the Missouri Botanical Garden will provide a brief history of Henry Shaw’s gifts (the Garden and Tower Grove Park) to St. Louis at registration. SAG support for this ride ends at Noon.
Parking:
East lot of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Additional parking is available in the lots on Shaw, park your vehicle here and ride your bike to the ride start.
Link to Google Map
Fees: FREE
Brought to you by: THF Realty
Partners: The Missouri Botanical Garden, REI and St. John's Mercy Medical Center
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Planetary Pedal
Saint Louis Science Center
Friday, August 7, 2009
Registration: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Start: Saint Louis Science Center’s James S. McDonnell Planetarium
Faulkner Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
Route: 5 miles
Features: This ride is a stellar adventure highlighting the role St. Louis played in the development of manned flight. After the ride return to the Planetarium for a FREE program in the Orthwein StarBay at 8 PM, then join members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society for an outdoor public telescope viewing. Look for stars, planets, constellations and deep-sky objects from the archery range, just west of the Planetarium. Viewing is from dusk to approximately 10 PM. Soggy ground or overcast skies may cancel the viewing; call the Night Sky Update at 314/289-4453. Complete the route on your own. SAG support ends at 8 PM.
Parking: Saint Louis Science Center’s James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park. Register at the Planetarium entrance.
Link to Google Map
Fees: FREE
Brought to you by: THF Realty
Partners: The Saint Louis Science Center, REI and St. John's Mercy Medical Center |
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