2025 Bottleneck Bridge Ride presented by Festus Tourism Commission

Sunday, August 17, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM CDT

Festus, Missouri

Free–$43.40 · 5 races

1 Mile, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable cycling experience at the 2025 Bottleneck Bridge Ride, taking place on Sunday, August 17th, 2025, in the charming city of Festus, Jefferson County! Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this beloved event promises to be one for the books, bringing together cyclists of all skill levels for a day filled with scenic routes, camaraderie, and a fantastic post-ride celebration. Known affectionately as "One Hill of a Ride," participants can enjoy various distances that showcase the breathtaking beauty of Jefferson County, with rest stops at local wineries, restaurants, and historic sites like the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge.

This year, the excitement doesn't stop there! The Bottleneck Bridge Ride will also feature the return of the Kids' Races, making it a family-friendly event where every child participant will receive a prize. Registration is free and includes exclusive access to the limited edition 10th anniversary T-shirt, well-stocked rest stations, complimentary post-ride refreshments, and a lively street party with live music from the All4Nothin Band, food trucks, and a vendor expo. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just looking for a fun day out, join us in Festus for this milestone

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Races

Family Route (13 Mile)

Incl. $2.80 Fee & 2025 Bottleneck Bridge Ride t-shirt

Shorter distance route for those who can't wait to get back to the fun on Festus Main Street! Be advised there is still a fair amount of elevation on this route.

8:00 AM CDT

$32.80

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34 Mile Route

Incl. $3.40 Fee & 2025 Bottleneck Bridge Ride t-shirt

8:00 AM CDT

$43.40

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41 Mile Route

Incl. $3.40 Fee & 2025 Bottleneck Bridge Ride t-shirt

8:00 AM CDT

$43.40

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67 Mile Route

Incl. $3.40 Fee & 2025 Bottleneck Bridge T-Shirt

8:00 AM CDT

$43.40

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Kid's Race Presented By Living Life on 2 Wheels

Fun race down a short segment of Festus Main Street. Kids will be placed in blocks according to age.

2:00 PM CDT

Free

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Organiser's description

GET READY FOR A SPECIAL YEAR2025 MARKS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOTTLENECK BRIDGE RIDE! THIS BELOVED RIDE HAS BEEN BRINGING CYCLISTS TOGETHER FOR A DECADE, AND WERE MAKING THIS MILESTONE ONE TO REMEMBER. WITH SCENIC ROUTES, GREAT COMPANY, AND AN UNFORGETTABLE POST-RIDE CELEBRATION, THERES NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO JOIN THE FUN. DONT 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 https://www.livinglifeon2wheels.com. 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:

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EXCLUSIVE BOTTLENECK BRIDGE LIMITED EDITION 10TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT

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WELL-STOCKED REST STATIONS (SEVERAL LOCAL WINERIES!)

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COMPLIMENTARY POST-RIDE TERRAIN BEER FROM OUR BEVERAGE SPONSOR, MAIN AND MILL BREWING CO.

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COFFEE AND PRE-RIDE ENERGY BARS FOR MORNING FUEL

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FREE FITZ'S ROOT BEER & FLAVORED SODA

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SAG SUPPORT AND HAM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

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POST-RIDE STREET PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC PROVIDED BY ALL4NOTHIN BAND, http://www.all4nothinband.com FOOD TRUCKS, AND A 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.