Events
Family Route (13 Mile)
34 Mile Route
41 Mile Route
67 Mile Route
Kid's Race Presented By Living Life on 2 Wheels
Place
Festus, MO US 63028
Description
Get ready for a special year—2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Bottleneck Bridge Ride! This beloved ride has been bringing cyclists together for a decade, and we’re making this milestone one to remember. With scenic routes, great company, and an unforgettable post-ride celebration, there’s never been a better time to join the fun. Don’t miss out on this exciting anniversary edition of the ride!
The Bottleneck Bridge Ride is presented by the Festus Tourism Commission and co-hosted in partnership with Trailnet and the Jefferson County Growth Association. Affectionately known as "One Hill of a Ride," this event offers routes for every skill level, taking cyclists on a scenic journey through Jefferson County with rest stops at wineries, restaurants, and historic sites like Sandy Creek Covered Bridge.
For our younger riders, we are excited to announce the return of the kids' races, thanks to Living Life on 2 Wheels. This event is always a hit and adds extra fun to the day. Registration is free, and every child who participates will receive a prize.
Registration includes:
- Exclusive Bottleneck Bridge 2025 Anniversary Edition T-shirt
- Well-stocked rest stations
- Complimentary post-ride beer from our sponsor, Perennial Artisan Ales
- Coffee and pre-ride energy bars for morning fuel
- SAG support and HAM radio communications
- Post-ride street party with live music and vendor expo
Training Rides!
Join some of your fellow Bottleneck Bridge Brigaders on an official training ride! Stay tuned for dates and locations. Follow us on Facebook for updates.
Schedule
6:30 am - Registration opens
7:30 am - Staging for all routes begins
7:45 am - Registration closes
8 am - rolling group start led by a police escort. Once riders have been escorted into Crystal City, they may ride at their own pace. The group start is not optional and is required by the Cities of Festus and Crystal City.
11 am - live music by Noah Glen and These Dirty Chords - Food Vendors Open
12:30 - Kids Bike Safety Rodeo and Helmet Clinic - Sign up HERE
1:00 pm -Music by the Beardsley Brothers
2:30 pm - Kid's race - under the Trailnet arch at the start/finish line
New for 2024!
We have partnered with the Twin City Area Optimist Club to bring you the first-ever Bottleneck Bridge Kids Helmet Fitting and Bike Safety Rodeo!
A bike rodeo is a chance for kids ages 3-12 to hone their bike riding skills in a controlled, instructor-led environment. After a helmet fitting, registrants will visit various stations to learn about bike safety, rules of the road, coordination skills, and basic bike mechanics. Every child will receive a free bike helmet courtesy of Helmet's First and the Twin City Area Optimist Club. This is Not Included with the kids race, must sign up for them separately.
For more information and sign up please visit this Link
Early Check-In and Packet Pickup
Save time on ride day! Pick up your ride packet and check in early. On ride day, go straight to the starting line!
Wednesday, August 7th, 11 am - 7 pm Trek Store - Ballwin 13922 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63011
Thursday, August 8th, 11 am - 7 pm Trek Store - Arnold 2166 Michigan Ave, Arnold, MO 63010
Friday, August 9th, 11 am - 8 pm Pedal n Pi - Festus 514 Bailey Rd, Crystal City, MO 63019
2024 Bottleneck Bridge Ride Jersey (Limited Edition)
Limited Edition 2024 Bottleck Bridge Ride Jerseys are now available to order!
Ride Website
Additional Ride information can be found at http://www.trailnet.org/rides.
Ride Contact Info
If you have any questions about this Ride, click the button below.
Directions
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