2024 Juneteenth Community Ride presented by River City Outdoors

This Juneteenth, celebrate St. Louis’s Black artists, musicians, and history with a bike ride featuring live music. Join cohosts Trailnet & 4 The Ville with support from the Missouri Historical Society, Regional Arts Commission, River City Outdoors on Saturday, June 15th, for a group bicycle ride with performances from area musicians and storytellers sharing the city’s history. 

This year's Juneteenth celebration features post-event activities and live music. 

Check out the video from the 2021 Juneteenth celebration produced by our friends at Foveal Media!  

Event Schedule

• 8:00 am - Registration/check-in opens
• 8:15 am - Light breakfast - Mighty Me Catering
• 10:00 am - Ride leaves Tandy Recreation Center
• 1:30 pm - rough estimation on ride returning to Tandy Recreation Center

Start Location: Tandy Recreation Center (4206 Kennerly Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113)

Routes Length (in miles): roughly 10 miles (leisurely riding broken up by four stops) We will have an option for a shorter 6-mile route. This will remove one stop from the programming. 

Programming:

8 AM Pre-Ride Entertainment: DJ, The Legend Singers, Be.Be the Neo Soul

 #1 Tillie's Corner - Artist: Aida Ade
 
#2 Central Baptist - Aritst: Jerei
 
#3 Katherine Ward Burg Garden - Artist: Darkwood
 
#4 The Griot - Artist: Hodge
 

Terrain: Paved city streets

Bike rentals are available through Urban Shark at the Foundry ($), and may be picked up a day in advance at no extra cost. 

BIRD Scooters will be available for rent on-site at no charge. Reserve during registration. 

About Trailnet Community Rides

Trailnet Community Rides are guided, slow-paced, group bike rides that explore the history and culture of the St. Louis Community. Community Rides generally last around 3 hours. There are no staffed rest stops on these rides, and we cannot guarantee access to restrooms or water. Please plan accordingly.