2025 Bottleneck Bridge Ride presented by Festus Tourism Commission

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 [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.



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. [https://www.facebook.com/share/RfgpCxCMmGYBSxyW/] 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 [https://www.facebook.com/share/RfgpCxCMmGYBSxyW/]

August 4th - Russel House. [https://www.facebook.com/share/QzJj2u6cMLVux89X/]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 [https://www.facebook.com/share/QzJj2u6cMLVux89X/]