2023 Bottleneck Bridge Ride presented by Festus Tourism Commission

Presented by the Festus Tourism Commission, the City of Festus,  Trailnet, and the Jefferson County Growth Association, the Bottleneck Bridge Ride has lovingly been called “One Hill of a Ride.”

Leaving from the festival atmosphere on Festus' Main Street, with routes ranging from 17 to 67 miles, the ride takes you through town centers and on country back roads of Jefferson County, with rest stops at local wineries, restaurants, and historical sites such as the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge. 

For the kiddos, we have Strider races brought to you by Living Life on 2 Wheels. Come for the bike ride and stay for the live music, dining, and shopping.  

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 starts and food vendors open up
• 12 pm - Kid's race begins under the Trailnet arch at the start/finish line

Pedal the Cause Training Ride

This year, the Bottleneck Bridge Ride is an official Pedal the Cause Training Ride!

Pedal the Cause is a top-ten cycling event in the country and the region's largest fundraiser for cancer research. 100% of every dollar raised supports innovative cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital. This year's event features the Kids Challenge event on Saturday, September 23, and Taste the Cause and Inspiration Program to follow that evening. Sunday, September 24, is Ride Day, featuring 8 road and gravel courses and 2 spin zone times.

Your registration includes a high-quality Pedal the Cause jersey or performance tee, a rider bag, a water bottle, coffee/breakfast, lunch by Sugarfire Smoke House on ride day, a ticket to Taste the Cause, and more! Visit Pedal's website for more details and to register!