Trailnet

We're nearly there — Ride the Rivers, our flagship Century Ride is on Oct. 3. If you haven't registered, now's the time! Prices go up on Oct. 1, and then again the day of.

We'll take off from Spanish Lake Park and ride the Riverfront Trail and across the McKinley Bridge Bikeway over to the beautiful MCT Trails!

Whether you're doing the metric or full century, you get the full red carpet treatment. Our rest stops will be packed deep with all the snacks and hydration you could need, and our SAG support is tip-top.

After the ride we'll be providing you a delicious lunch from Amighetti's, and refreshing drinks from Perennial Artisan Ales and Fitz's Root B**r.

We grateful for the additional support we've received for this ride from Amighetti's, Wheelhouse Bicycle, the Spanish Lake Community Association, TraQCentral, and Terra Environmental. We can't thank you enough!

And of course, a big thanks to our season partners Great Rivers Greenway, Perennial Artisan Ales, Fitz's Root B**r, and Pickle Juice Sport.

There's still time to sign up — head to the comments to get registered!

We’d love to see you at our Week Without Driving Happy Hour! Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Perennial on the Trail (right off Grant’s Trail) from 4-7 p.m. to kick off Week Without Driving in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Trailnet staff will be on hand to help you figure out your bike/bus route, answer questions about WWD, and help you get your bike ready to go with some minor tune ups!

We’ll have a limited amount of other resources too, like Metro day passes and bike lights for those in need.

We look forward to helping you get ready for Week Without Driving — see you there!

Approximately a third of people in the U.S. are nondrivers. In St. Louis, it's roughly 20% of people in the City, and just over 6% in the County.

Age, disability, finances — there are many reasons someone might not get behind the wheel, and they walk, bike, roll, take transit, or get lifts from people and ride shares.

This Oct. 1-8, we're inviting you to try Week Without Driving. This isn't about giving up your car for good; it's about experiencing, even briefly, what getting around without one really takes. Leave it at home for the week, for a day, or just one trip.

If you end up needing to drive anyway, that's not a failure. That shows a gap in the system.

Head to the comments to find resources learn more. Consider yourself invited!

Ride the Rivers is BACK on Saturday, Oct. 3!

Get ready to roll out from a new home base at the beautiful Spanish Lake Park for a ride that has it all. Tackle the Full Century or go for the Metric Century, both winding along the Riverfront Trail, over the Mississippi on the McKinley Bridge, and into miles open-wide miles on the MCT Trail system — with plenty of great food at every rest stop and a celebration waiting at the finish line with lunch from Amighetti's, and refreshments from Perennial Artisan Ales and Fitz's Root B**r under the Spanish Lake pavilions. You've earned it!

Rides like this open happen because of incredible supporters like our friends at Wheelhouse Bicycle, one our sponsors this year (and previous years too!) Family owned, family operated, and community driven, Wheelhouse brings 50+ years of experience to St. Louis riders. We're so grateful to have them in our corner!

They are also kindly hosting one of our Ride the Rivers packet pickups on Monday, Sept. 28 from 3-6 p.m. You can find them at 770 N New Ballas Rd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.

If you haven't registered yet, it's not too late. Head to the link in the comments and use the code RTR26 to save $5! Prices go up on Oct. 1.

And remember, as they like to say at Wheelhouse Bicycle — it's always a good day to ride a bike!

Cyclist 📸: Dan Singer Photography

Come join the team!

We're hiring for two positions: Director of Advocacy and Outreach, and Community Planning Manager.

The Director of Advocacy and Outreach will lead Trailnet’s strategic policy and advocacy agenda through coalition-building, community outreach, and government relations.

The Community Planning Manager leads community-centered planning projects that help create safer, more accessible streets for walking, biking, and public transportation.

To learn more about these roles and how to apply, head to our comments!

However you get around, whether you walk, bike, roll, take transit, drive, or any combo of those, ALL WAYS STL is worth the stop! This isn't about picking a side. It's a chance to see just how many ways our region moves — and maybe find one you haven't tried yet.

Trailnet is thrilled to be joining RAISE Transit at the ALL WAYS STL: Connected Mobility Festival, a free community celebration bringing together dozens of organizations, agencies, and advocates working to make transportation more connected, accessible, and welcoming for everyone.

We'll be tabling and also doing a bike demo, so bring your bike and learn some basic maintenance tips from our team.

This is the PERFECT event to help you get ready for Week Without Driving. For more information, check the comments. We hope to see you there!

Saturday, Sept. 12
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cortex Commons

Get yer boots on and get ready for the Bike Rodeo, coming to town on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Thomas Dunn Learning Center in Dutchtown from 1-3 p.m.!

Our bike rodeos are FREE for kiddos of all ages, and they're a perfect opportunity to practice bike skills, like braking, turning, riding in a straight line, and signaling. No matter if your kiddo is 2 or 12, this rodeo will help solidify their skills and build their confidence.

Be sure to bring your kiddo's bike and helmet, as we'll only have a few extra on hand.

You don't need to stay the entire two hours, though you can if you want! Feel free to stop by anytime between 1-3 p.m.

See you then, partner! 🤠

We're only a couple days away from our Giro Della Lou! Here's everything you need to know before you go:

(Everything in this post is at the ride page, lınked in our comments, and for folks already registered as of Friday morning, check for an email about this.)

There's still time to register! Sign up before Sunday to save yourself time (and money!) on Sunday morning, as prices go up at midnight.

START LOCATION: 2401 Marconi Avenue. Check in/late registration begins at 6:30 a.m., and open start is 7-8 a.m. No parking available at the start location.

PARKING: Street parking along Southwest Avenue, east and west of Marconi Avenue. Heads up: there will be multiple street closures in and around The Hill due to the Gateway Cup. Consider carpooling or taking public transit!

WEATHER: 75-80 degrees by 9 a.m., so if you're doing the long route, we encourage you leave as early as possible! Please stay hydrated, and bring water with you.

ROUTES: there are three routes, all with rest stops. We'll have some on street signage where allowed and raised signage, but please do not depend on these alone. We do not carry print outs of routes. Download Ride With GPS to get turn-by-turn voice navigation, and keep your eyes peeled for road markings and signage. TraQ Central is the app we use for SAG; downloading and using it makes it very easy for our team to find you if you need mechanical or medical help! All routes will have rest stops with yummy snacks and hydration.

ROUTES PART 2: all three routes include roads and greenways. Roads will NOT be closed to traffic; please make sure you are comfortable with road riding, and stay aware of your surroundings.

CUT OFF POINTS: To limit heat exposure, cutoff points will be staffed with course monitors for later riders, and you'll be directed to the short route:

11:15 a.m. — Clayton & Newstead Rd.
Medium: 15.7 miles
Long: 30.2 miles
Noon — Arsenal & Center Cross Dr. (Tower Grove Park exit)
Medium: 24 miles
Long: 42.7 miles

AFTER THE RIDE: cool down with some Fitz's Root B**r and Perennial Ales, and hang around to watch all the Gateway Cup action!

We can't wait to see everyone Sunday morning!

📸: Dan Singer Photography