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2019 Rail to KATY Trail Ride
June 29 @ 8:00 am - June 30 @ 5:00 pm
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A multimodal, multi-day extravaganza starting at the Kirkwood Amtrak station. This ride has it all― friendship, camaraderie, cold beer, great food, scenic views, and live music — all on a two-day adventure through the Missouri river valley.
On Saturday, we meet at the Kirkwood Amtrak station with bikes and gear. You board the 9:44 am Missouri River Runner train for a relaxing and scenic ride to Hermann. Your bike and gear are shuttled by us. Once you disembark in Hermann you hop on your bike, take a self paced tour of Hermann, cross the Missouri River and begin your ride on the Katy. You’ll visit several wineries, breweries and the historic Peers Store on our way to Matson and our overnight destination, Sunflower Hill Farm. At Sunflower Hill you’ll have a welcome snack, a hot shower and then settle in for a fun evening. Dinner is a whole hog roast with all the trimmings, cold Trailnet 30 beer then we kick back in the grotto for live music by the campfire.
On Sunday you’ll wake up to a continental breakfast and begin the ride back to Kirkwood. Once again there are wineries, breweries and rest stops along the way.
For sleeping arrangements there are three options, luxury tent camping with Padres, bring your own tent or a nearby B&B. You book the B&B on your own but we will shuttle you to and from Sunflower Hill Farm.
We will also provide a Sunday shuttle from St. Louis Premium Outlets in Chesterfield to the Kirwood Amtrak.
Mileage: Day 1: 42 miles, Day 2: 32 miles
Terrain: Flat with some hills on Sunday
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Saturday Ride | 3/9/19 | B-8:00 am, C-10:00 am | Bike Surgeon – O’Fallon | B-25+, C-20+ | All groups ride through the rolling hills north of O’Fallon, IL. Great fun with good support. A well managed group ride for all levels of rider. With over 100 riders on average during the summer this is one of the best group rides in the region. Join in on the Fun! For more ride information, click here. | |
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Saturday Ride | Year Round | 7:30 and 8:00 am | Urban Shark, Big Bend, West | Varies | Rides differ in distance and terrain. Some rides are loops but most are out and back. For more ride information, click here. | |
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Saturday Ride | 3/16/19 | 7:00 am | Edwardsville Location | 15, 40+ | Country roads and bike trails with rolling hills. Optional short cuts on long route. We will teach rules of the road and proper riding technique. The rides have a leader and are no-drop. For more ride information, click here. | |
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Saturday Ride | 4/7/18 | 7:30 am | 40 W. Lockwood Ave, St. Louis | 18, 26, 30 | This ride heads westward from the shop, and uses cycling compatible roads in Webster Groves, Kirkwood, and Ladue. There are three different start times to accommodate beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. Many newer riders advance through the groups as their familiarity and riding skills grow. It is a ride intended for riders on road bikes, so hybrid and off-road bike riders will usually find their bikes’ wider tires make it hard to keep up the pace of the road bikes. There is no sag vehicle, but there is generally a shop-staff rider to help in case of mechanical trouble. Complimentary bagels and coffee served after the ride. For more ride information, click here. | |
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Saturday Ride | 6/2/18 | 8:00 am | 40 W. Lockwood Ave, St. Louis | 12 – 15 | For women only, and is intended for those who are new to road riding in general and especially those who are new to riding with traffic. It is a no-drop ride, so no one will end up riding alone! Hub friend, and local road rider Sandi Barrett will lead the group and will focus on fun and learning as the miles fly by! The women’s ride is intended for road bikes, so hybrid and off-road bike riders may find their wider tires make it hard to keep up the pace of the group. If you have any questions about your bike or the ride in general, please call Alex at The Hub. Helmets are required. For more ride information, click here. | |
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Tuesday Night Ride | 3/13/18 | 6:00 pm | Bike Surgeon – O’Fallon | A-20+, B-16 to 18, C- Mellow | All groups ride through the rolling hills north of O’Fallon, IL. Great fun with good support. A well managed group ride for all levels of rider. With over 100 riders on average during the summer this is one of the best group rides in the region. Join in on the Fun! For more ride information, click here. | |
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Wednesday Night MTB | Year Round | 6:00 pm | Bike Surgeon Outpost, Edwardsville | 15 | Come and play in the woods with us at the SIUE Mtn bike trail. We meet the Bike Surgeon Outpost at 6pm. The first Wed of the month will also feature a fleet of demo bikes anyone can ride for free. For more ride information, click here | |
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Wednesday Ride | 3/13/19 | 6:30 pm | 3100 Homer Adams Pkwy, Alton | 10 – 15 | Country roads with rolling hills. We will teach rules of the road and proper riding technique. Ride is led by experienced riders and is no-drop. For more ride information, click here. | |