ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Registration is open today for the 2022 Trailnet Classics, a series of multi-distanced, supported bike rides across the greater St. Louis region – including the StG Gravel Classic April 9 in Ste. Genevieve.
These bike rides help fund Trailnet’s work for safer streets for all.
The Trailnet Classics are a collection of fun and safe bike rides with offerings for riders of all ages and abilities. This year includes rides with distances ranging from 4 miles to 106 miles that give riders unique, supported and community-focused experiences on two wheels.
All of the Trailnet Classics include rest stops with food and water, marked routes and maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and support vehicles to help riders in case of mechanical or first aid issues.
“No matter your comfort level, the Trailnet Classics offer you a chance to challenge yourself, enjoy a day on the bike, and explore a new part of the region,” Matt Hartman, Trailnet’s Rides Director said.
“The Trailnet Classics offer riders a unique experience to explore the region on bike while also supporting our work to help communities make it easy and safe for people to walk and bike every day” Cindy Mense, Trailnet’s CEO said.
What’s new this year?
The 2022 ride season includes two new rides for the organization. The first is the StG Gravel Classic, which kicks off the season on April 9 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo. The StG Gravel Classic is a gravel ride featuring 90 percent unpaved, gravel roads throughout the Mississippi River Valley outside of historic Ste. Genevieve.
The second new ride is the Uphill Battle on May 22 in Wildwood, Mo. The Uphill Battle is Trailnet’s most challenging ride to date, featuring routes with grueling climbs and fast descents.
Also new for 2022, Trailnet is offering youth pricing for riders 18 years-old and younger to encourage more young riders and families to participate. Registration for people 18 and younger is $10.
2022 Trailnet Classics season:
StG Gravel Classic: April 9, Ste. Genevieve, Mo.
Uphill Battle: May 22, Wildwood, Mo.
I Scream for Ice Cream: July 10, Edwardsville, Ill.
Calhoun County Classic: July 31, Pere Marquette State Park, Ill.
Bottleneck Bridge Ride: August 21, Festus, Mo.
Giro Della Montagna: September 4, St. Louis, Mo. (The Hill)
Ride the Rivers Century Ride: October 1, St. Charles, Mo.
Details on each ride are available at Trailnet.org/rides.
Registration is available now at Trailnet.org/rides for the first six rides of the season, with registration opening later this year for the Ride the Rivers Century.
Adult prices start at $35 for the public and $20 for Trailnet members. Trailnet members also receive free ride vouchers that may be applied towards these rides. People can become members at Trailnet.org.
Later this Spring, Trailnet will announce its 2022 Community Rides, a series of slow-paced bike rides, developed with community organizations to highlight an area of local history, art, or culture.
All of the events are open to the public and members of the press.
Trailnet will adhere to local health rules for organizing events. As rules are updated, Trailnet staff will communicate details and expectations with riders.
Season Sponsors
Schlafly Beer is the 2022 beer sponsor of the Trailnet Classics.
Logan University will provide complimentary post-ride massages.
Details
Registration Link: https://trailnet.org/rides/#trailnetclassics
Trailnet is the St. Louis region’s nonprofit walking, biking and public transit advocacy organization. For more than 33 years, Trailnet has been working within the St. Louis region and across the state to respond to the demand for improved walking and biking networks that attract and retain talent, strengthen our economy, and connect people to the places they love.