2025 Juneteenth Community Ride presented by River City Outdoors
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location St. Louis, Missouri
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant 2025 Juneteenth Community Ride on Saturday, June 14th in St. Louis! This exciting event celebrates the rich history and culture of Black artists and musicians in the area while promoting community spirit through cycling. Starting at the Tandy Recreation Center, participants can choose between a leisurely 10-mile ride, featuring four engaging stops, or a shorter 6-mile route. Riders will enjoy live music and storytelling that highlights the city's heritage, making this not just a bike ride, but a cultural experience.
The day's festivities kick off at 8:00 AM with registration and a light breakfast, followed by pre-ride entertainment. The group ride departs at 10:00 AM and promises a fun-filled day of exploration and connection. With bike rentals available and a welcoming atmosphere, the Juneteenth Community Ride invites everyone to celebrate freedom and community on paved city streets. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with the history and artistry of St. Louis while enjoying a delightful day outdoors!
The day's festivities kick off at 8:00 AM with registration and a light breakfast, followed by pre-ride entertainment. The group ride departs at 10:00 AM and promises a fun-filled day of exploration and connection. With bike rentals available and a welcoming atmosphere, the Juneteenth Community Ride invites everyone to celebrate freedom and community on paved city streets. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with the history and artistry of St. Louis while enjoying a delightful day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
This Juneteenth, celebrate St. Louiss Black artists, musicians, and history with a bike ride featuring live music. Join cohosts Trailnet [http://trailnet.org] & 4 The Ville [https://4theville.org/] with support from the Missouri Historical Society, [https://mohistory.org/]Regional Arts Commission, [https://racstl.org/] River City Outdoors [https://www.rivercityoutdoors.org/] on Saturday, June 14th, for a group bicycle ride with performances from area musicians and storytellers sharing the citys history.
This year's Juneteenth celebration features post-event activities and live music. [https://www.bigshark.com/about/big-shark-urban-city-foundry-rental-reservations-with-peek-pro-pg1389.htm]
Check out the video from the 2021 Juneteenth celebration [https://youtu.be/G8TI3URh40s] produced by our friends at Foveal Media [https://www.fovealmedia.com/]!
EVENT SCHEDULE
* 8:00 am - Registration/check-in opens
* 8:15 am - Light breakfast/smoothies
* 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 Singer
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
TERRAIN: Paved city streets
Bike rentals are available through Urban Shark at the Foundry [https://www.bigshark.com/articles/rent-a-bike-race-wheels-travel-case-or-wetsuit-pg766.htm] ($), and may be picked up a day in advance at no extra cost.
BIRD Scooters will be available for rent on-site at no charge. RESERVE DURING REGISTRATION.
ABOUT TRAILNET COMMUNITY RIDES
Trailnet Community Rides are guided, slow-paced, group bike rides that explore the history and culture of the St. Louis Community. Community Rides generally last around 3 hours. There are no staffed rest stops on these rides, and we cannot guarantee access to restrooms or water. Please plan accordingly.
This year's Juneteenth celebration features post-event activities and live music. [https://www.bigshark.com/about/big-shark-urban-city-foundry-rental-reservations-with-peek-pro-pg1389.htm]
Check out the video from the 2021 Juneteenth celebration [https://youtu.be/G8TI3URh40s] produced by our friends at Foveal Media [https://www.fovealmedia.com/]!
EVENT SCHEDULE
* 8:00 am - Registration/check-in opens
* 8:15 am - Light breakfast/smoothies
* 10:00 am - Ride leaves Tandy Recreation Center
* 1:30 pm - Rough estimation on ride returning to Tandy Recreation Center
START LOCATION: Tandy Recreation Center (4206 Kennerly Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113)
ROUTES LENGTH (IN MILES): roughly 10 miles (leisurely riding broken up by four stops) We will have an option for a shorter 6-mile route. This will remove one stop from the programming.
PROGRAMMING:
8 AM Pre-Ride Entertainment: DJ, The Legend Singer
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
TERRAIN: Paved city streets
Bike rentals are available through Urban Shark at the Foundry [https://www.bigshark.com/articles/rent-a-bike-race-wheels-travel-case-or-wetsuit-pg766.htm] ($), 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.
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