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2024 Bottleneck Bridge Ride presented by Festus Tourism Commission

Sun August 11, 2024 Festus, MO 63028 US Directions

Events

Family Route (13 Mile)

8:00AM CDT - 12:00PM CDT

34 Mile Route

8:00AM CDT - 12:00PM CDT

41 Mile Route

8:00AM CDT - 12:00PM CDT

67 Mile Route

8:00AM CDT - 12:00PM CDT

Place

240 East Main Street
Festus, MO US 63028

Description

Embark on a thrilling adventure in the Bottleneck Bridge Ride, proudly brought to you by Trailnet, Festus Tourism Commission, City of Festus, and the Jefferson County Growth Association. Affectionately known as "One Hill of a Ride," this event promises a memorable and scenic journey through the heart of Jefferson County. This event offers cyclists routes from 13 to 67 miles through Jefferson County, featuring 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.

 

After the ride, stay and enjoy live music, delicious pizza, a vendor expo, raffles, and unique shopping along historic Festus Main Street.

 

Registration includes: 

  • Exclusive Bottleneck Bridge 2024 t-shirt
  • Well-stocked rest stations 
  • Complimentary post-ride beer at Main and Mill 
  • Fitz's Root Beer 
  • Kaldi Coffee for morning fuel
  • SAG support and HAM radio communications
  • Post-ride street party with live bands

 

Training Rides! 

Join some of your fellow Bottleneck Bridge Brigaders on an official training ride! We have two opportunities for you to get those legs ready for some fun climbing and soaring. Click on the links below for more information. 

July 27th - LaChance Winery - De Soto location. The 3rd training session for the BBR will be taking place at LaChance Winery at 9 am! As usual, there will be two route options and post ride wine and snacks to indulge in. Link to Facebook Event 

August 4th - Russel House.  Last of the BBR Training Series will take place at Russell House Restaurant! Tag along on one of the training rides and then have some tasty treats and drinks. Don't miss this chance to practice before the big day! Link to Facebook Event

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.

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