A new speaker series that will help bring education on a variety of biking and active living topics to City of St. Louis neighborhoods in informal, fun settings. Local experts will present on seasonal topics that are suggested by neighborhood associations and our network of followers. The goal of the Trailnet on Tap series is to unite the cycling community and provide education in a fun, informal manner with opportunities for dialogue and networking. By bringing the events to favorite local neighborhood spots, we’re making it easier for a wide range of individuals to join Trailnet’s social network and take ownership in promoting active living in their own community. Snacks will be provided at each event.
Join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month, beginning January 24, 2012, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Subsequent dates are February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, and November 27.
The location of the speaker series will change every month. Would you like a Trailnet on Tap event in your neighborhood? Contact emily@trailnet.org.
January 24
Topic: Biking in Winter
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Café Ventana (the Annex)
3919 W Pine Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
Drink Specials: $1PBR and $1 off cocktails
This session is presented by Mike Weiss, owner of all Big Shark stores, and some of his Big Shark crew. They will discuss biking for transportation during the winter months. They’ll showcase winter gear for all price points and talk recommendations for riding in winter.
February 28
Topic: Multimodal Travel
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Llywelyns (2nd floor)
4747 McPherson Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
Courtney Sloger, Online Media Specialist for Metro, will talk about tips on how to use bikes on public transit in St. Louis, Metro’s upcoming initiatives with better bike facilities, healthy eating, sustainability and community development, using technology to both use and imagine stronger multimodal transportation options for St. Louis, and the future of transit-oriented development and expansion in the area.
March 27
Hosted by: Southwest Gardens and Shaw Neighborhoods
Topic: Coexisting with Traffic
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Sasha's on Shaw
Marielle Brown, Trailnet's TravelGreen Coordinator, will present on coexisting with traffic. Marielle will discuss the importance of communication when it comes to signaling and indicating intentions; being conspicuous by riding visibly; and control with regard to both your bike and the lane.
Thank you to Hautly Cheese for donating cheese for this event.
April 24
Hosted by: Dutchtown
Topic: Lawyer Karie Casey presenting on cyclists right to the road
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Urban Eats Cafe
Attorney Karie Casey will present on cyclists' right to the road from a legal perspective. She will also discuss how to report cycling incidents to police officers and at what point individuals should take legal action against motorists.
May 22
Hosted by: Marina Villa
Topic: Live Well Ferguson presenting on building healthy neighborhood coalitions
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Jefferson Bistro
3701 S. Jefferson Ave.
St. Louis, Mo 63118
June 26
Topic: Josh Wiese from the Mayor's Office will present on being professional and biking to work
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: TBD
Free bike and secure bike parking at the Downtown Bicycle Station, 1011 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63101. Bikes must be in the station by 7:10 pm (the presentation will start at 7:15) and out of the station by 8:45 pm if you are not a member of the station. A Trailnet employee will be at the door from 6:30-7:10 pm and 8:30-8:45 to help you park/retrieve your bike.
July 24
Hosted by: STL Style
Topic: TBD
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: STL Stylehouse
August 28
Hosted by: Park Central Development
Topic: TBD
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Handlebar
September 25
Hosted by: SLU's Billikens on Bikes
Topic: TBD
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: TBD
October 23
Hosted by: TBD
Topic: TBD
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: TBD
Contact emily@trailnet.org if you're interested
November 27
Hosted by: TBD
Topic: TBD
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: TBD
Contact emily@trailnet.org if you're interested
More Information
The first two events, which are featured in the Central West End, are underwritten by the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation as part of Trailnet’s TravelGreen in the Central West End program.
All event attendees will receive a custom made Trailnet TravelGreen t-shirt. Free snacks will be provided to all attendees. Drinks will not be provided but will be available, and there may be drink specials. For more information, monthly updates on topics, speakers, and locations, stay tuned to this page. For live tweeting from events, follow us at here.