Cycling in St. Louis
Our favorable weather and diverse riding options make St. Louis a great cycling town. There is an extensive network of recreational trails running through the city, making bicycle transportation easy and access to rural roads convenient. There are great cycling clubs and organizations that help new riders learn about opportunities and help experienced riders stay up-to-date on the latest happenings.

The St. Louis area has countless miles of well-paved roads to ride, many with little traffic and smooth shoulders. The rolling hills and shady roads are the perfect destination for long weekend adventures. There are several group road rides each week during the riding season. These rides are a great way to find new routes, meet new people, or get a great workout.

The area is also home to one of the nation’s best networks of recreation trails. Cyclists and their families can always find low-stress riding experiences are certain to find a trail head nearby.

Mountain bikers find St. Louis an endless singletrack playground. Each trail system has a distinctive personality. Most riders have a favorite for their regular rides, but take advantage of every trail in area to keep the whole season exciting.

There is an active racing scene for road riders, mountain bikers, and triathletes. Races become a regular gathering point to reconnect with friends throughout the year and test fitness against other cyclists.

Riding bikes is a great way to experience the best that St. Louis has to offer. Visit more of the links on the right side of the page to learn more about the area, or feel free to contact us anytime to learn more.

St. Louis Events
Check out the calendar of events on the right of this page to find events in the area. Do you have an event happening in the St. Louis area that is not listed on our calendar? Send your event to Geoff. You can also click on any of the items in the St. Louis Links section on the right of the page to visit event organizers directly.

St. Louis Weekly Group Rides
There are several organized group rides for road and mountain. Here are a few that we recommend:

>Sunday Coffee Ride
Multiple groups depart for different experience and fitness levels. Always starts with a ride to Kaldi’s in Kirkwood.
8:00am, Meet at Trek Bicycle Store

>Monday Road Ride
A fast-paced road ride on the flat roads outside of St. Charles.
6:00pm, Meet at Mueller Park

>Tuesday Night Criteriums
Sharpen your cornering and speed skills with this weekly crit. The perfect way for riders to get a great workout in a competitive setting.
6:00pm, Meet at Carondelet Park

>Thursday Trailnet Road Ride
Challenging 14-24 mile bike ride or adults on low traffic streets of Des Peres, Ladue, and Kirkwood. The route includes an ice cream stop.
6:00pm, Meet at Des Peres City Park

* The club is always looking for ride leaders. If you don’t see a ride on our schedule that works for you, contact us about creating a new ride.

Our St. Louis Shop
There is a conveniently located Midwest Cycling bike shop in St. Louis, the Trek Bicycle Store of St. Louis on 13922 Manchester Road. The shop is modern, well-stocked and friendly. They provide comprehensive expert repairs for virtually any bike. They have a ton of great bikes and gear for all types of riding. The people that work their are always excited to help people get into riding in the area.