Dates: April 7 through September 22
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Features: A slow-paced, out-and-back ride for beginning cyclists.
Route: 10 miles
Terrain: Flat
Start location: Grant’s Trail Western Trailhead (intersection of Holmes and Leffingwell)
Bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
Alpine Shop 314.962.7715
440 N Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122
Dates: April 7 through September 22
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Features: A lively group ride with several pace groups.
Route: 28 miles
Terrain: Moderately hilly
Start location, bike shop sponsor, and ride leader:
Alpine Shop 314.962.7715
440 N Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122
Dates: April 7 through September 22
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Features: This is a strictly recreational “no drop” ride with no pace-line. All routes take place on the Madison County Transit Trails system and are all very flat, mostly shaded, and well maintained. Go to The Bike Factory FB Page for updates.
Routes: 30, 20, 10 miles
Terrain: Paved trails and a few roads
Start location, bike shop sponsor, and ride leader:
The Bike Factory 618.659.8706
1530 Troy Rd., Edwardsville, IL 62025
Dates: Year-round
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Features: The difficulty levels for this weather-dependent ride vary based on the ride leader. Check with the Bike Surgeon FB page for ride information. Mountain bikes are ideal but cross bikes will work.
Routes: 3 to 12 miles
Terrain: Mostly flat windy single track
Start: SIUE Cross-Country Course
N University Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
Bike Surgeon 618.622.1693
3348 Green Mount Crossing Dr., Shiloh IL 62269
Dates: March 10 through October 27
Time: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Features: Three separate pace groups meet up for this ride: group A rides at 20+ mph, group B rides at 15-17 mph, group C rides at around 12 mph. A road bike is recommended. See Bike Surgeon FB page for announcements and updates.
Routes: 12 to 25 miles, depending on daylight
Terrain: Flat to rolling, some hills
Start location, bike shop sponsor, and ride leader:
Bike Surgeon 618.622.1693
3348 Green Mount Crossing Dr., Shiloh IL 62269
Dates: April 18 through September 26
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Features: Beginner to intermediate level ride. Weather dependent. Go to Momentum FB Page for updates.
Routes: 22-26 miles; average pace 13-16 mph
Terrain: Moderately hilly; road bike necessary
Start location, bike shop sponsor, and ride leader:
Momentum Cycles 636.240.9232
8640 Mexico Rd., O’Fallon, MO
