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Weekday Evening Rides
For our complete schedule of Weekday Evening Rides, use our Calendar of Events in the navigation block to your left. Select your month and year of interest and Bicycling as the category, then press <GO>. This will display all Bicycling events for your selected month of interest. Search Calendar now 
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Tuesday Night
Riverfront Trail Rides
May 5 – August 18, 2009
5:30 PM
Start: Meet at the Parking Garage at Lucas and Leonor K Sullivan, north of Washington Ave. Secure parking for $1, get coupon from SAG van.
Link to Google Map
Routes: Choices of 7 – 28 miles
Terrain: Flat, with a few small hills
Features: Scenic ride along the St. Louis Riverfront Trail. The routes follow the Mississippi River; the longer route crosses the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and returns back. SAG support provided until 8:15 PM
Fees: FREE
Partners: The Confluence Partnership
Bike Rental Shop Sponsor: Gateway Arch Riverfront Bike Rentals |
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Tuesday’s With a Twist
May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, 2009
6:00 PM
Start: North 14th Street Mall anchored by Crown Candy Kitchen
1401 Saint Louis Ave, St. Louis, MO 63106
Link to Google Map
Routes: 7 miles, two rides will be interpretive tours of the Old North St. Louis Neighborhood and two rides will travel southeast into Illinois.
Terrain: Mostly flat except for the climb up the trestle
Features: Group-led interpretive tour with stops for historical and architectural interpretation
Fees: FREE
Partners: The Confluence Partnership and
Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
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Tuesday Night
Road Rides
April 7 – September 22, 2009
6:00 PM
Start: Alpine Shop; 440 N. Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Link to Google Map
Routes: Choices of 15 or 25 miles
Terrain: Moderately hilly with some bigger hills on the long route
Features: Bike ride for experienced riders through Kirkwood and Webster Groves with a challenging long route to Ballwin and Valley Park. No SAG support on these rides.
Fees: FREE
Ride Leaders: Volunteers from Trailnet's Bicycle Fun Club
Bike Shop Sponsor: Alpine Shop
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Wednesday Night
Hike It, Bike It or Cave It
August 19, September 16 & October 21, 2009
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Start: Cliff Cave Park; 806 Cliff Cave Road, St. Louis, MO 63129
Link to Google Map
Hike It & Bike It Routes: 5-mile paved Mississippi River Trail (loop trail or choose your distance out and back) or the 1.4-mile spur trail.
Cave It Route: Explore the cave, the park’s namesake. Pre-registration is required at 314/615-8481 for the caving program. Equipment is provided to cavers, maximum number for the tour is 15. There is a $5 per person charge for the cave tour. Be prepared to get wet, there is a spring in the cave - wear old shoes.
Features: The 5-mile Mississippi River Trail was paved in partnership with The Great Rivers Greenway District and St. Louis County Parks. Additional improvements in the park include a pavilion, river overlooks, restrooms and improved parking.
Fees: Hike It or Bike It is FREE; $5 charge for Cave It. Pre-registration is required at 314/615-8481 for Cave It program.
Presented by: The Great Rivers Greenway District
Partners: St. Louis County Parks
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Wednesday Night
Road Rides
April 1 – September 23, 2009
6:00 PM
Start: Shaare Zedek Synagogue; 829 N Hanley, University City, MO 63130
Link to Google Map
Routes: Choose from
14, 24 or 29 miles
Terrain: Moderately hilly, with a few big hills
Features: A ride for adults, on low traffic streets within the Central Metro Corridor, finishes before dark. Routes are marked, maps provided.
There is no SAG support on these rides.
Fees: FREE
Bike Shop Sponsor and Ride Leader: Recycled Cycles
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Thursday Night
Road Rides
May 7 – August 20, 2009
6:00 PM
Start: Des Peres City Park parking lot, next to St. Paul’s Church, 1380 N Ballas Rd, St. Louis (one block east of I-270 at Manchester Rd)
Link to Google Map
Routes: Choose from 14– 24 miles
Terrain: Moderately hilly with some bigger hills
Features: Challenging bike ride for adults on low traffic streets of Des Peres, Ladue, and Kirkwood. The route includes an ice cream stop. There is no SAG support on these rides.
Fees: FREE
Ride Leaders: Volunteers from Trailnet’s Bicycle Fun Club
Bike Shop Sponsor: Trek Bicycle Store of St. Louis |
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Thursday Night
Carondelet Trail and Road Ride
May 7 – August 20, 2009
6:00 PM
Start: St. Stephen Protomartyr School, 3929 Wilmington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116
Link to Google Map
Route: 24 miles
Terrain: Flat to rolling with a few moderate hills
Features: This group-ride is an easy pedal that includes a mixture of road and trail, including Grant’s Trail. No drops, no rider left behind. There is no SAG support on these rides.
Fees: FREE
Ride Leaders: Volunteers from Trailnet’s Bicycle Fun Club
Bike Shop Sponsor: Big Shark Bicycle Co.
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