2025 StG Gravel Classic

"Road biking is an opera; gravel biking is rock'n'roll_." - Anonymous_



ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?



Voted one of the best gravel grinders in Missouri by Terrain Magazine, this is a can't-miss back-road adventure. But this is more than a bike ride. Its a celebration of gravel cycling with as much emphasis on the fun as the ride. The magic happens when you add an after-party supported by the entire community. There will be plenty of great food offerings, a street festival, top-notch live entertainment, complimentary post-ride beverages, prizes for top finishers, and plenty of pampering for our riders.



REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Supported bike ride with fully stocked aid stations

Timing with numbered bike plates

Swag bag filled with coupons and items from sponsors and area merchants

Entry to win great door prizes

Post-ride beer, snacks, and live entertainment

Regardless of your chosen course, you will explore this historic area on gravel roads along the levee district, pass serene creeks and ponds, weave through cliffs, and cross picturesque farmlands.

The StG Gravel Classic is part of the SHOW-ME MO GRAVEL series. Save 10% on the other races in the series by using code "SHOWME10" Better yet, register for the entire series and save even more! Details below.



ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK-UP

_Online registration will close at 7:45 am on the morning of the event_. Late registration is available on-site. (late fee assessed) Registered riders may pick up their numbers at packet pickup before the event or on the morning of.

- PACKET PICKUP -

April 11 Audubon Hotel and Restaurant [https://maps.app.goo.gl/BVhc1ETRJyiD3QJS8]

5 pm - 7 pm

Parking will be available in several designated lots near the starting location of the ride. Please park responsibly so as not to block any other participants and/or businesses from patronage.



EVENT DAY SCHEDULE

* 6:00 am - Registration and check-in opens
* 7:30 am staging for the three main routes. There will be an 8 am rolling group start led by a Ste Genevieve police escort. Once riders have been escorted to the gravel, they may ride at their own pace. The group start is not optional and is required by the City of Ste. Genevieve.
* 8:00 am staging for the Little Pebbles route. These riders will roll out with their parent or guardian at 8:30 am.

POST-RIDE CELEBRATION LIVE MUSIC

* Solo artist Chris Welch [https://www.facebook.com/chrisrwelchmusic?mibextid=2JQ9oc] 11 am-3 pm
* Crossroads Band [https://www.facebook.com/crossroadsband.mo?mibextid=hu50Ix]5-9 pm

TIMING AND AWARDS

If youre the competitive type, this ride will be chip-timed so you can challenge yourself, your pals, or other participants in hopes of bringing home some fun prizes. The beauty of gravel cycling is that it is as competitive as each rider chooses. Categories will be created based on the rider's age and gender/non-gender information entered during registration.

Prizes will be awarded for the first three places in each distance (18+) for the Men/Women/Non-binary.

Awards Schedule

2:00 pm - 18-mile route awards
2:30 pm - 43-mile route awards
3:00 pm - 78-mile route awards
Treat bags will be provided post-ride for our Little Pebbles participants.

SHOW-ME MO GRAVEL SERIES

Get ready to conquer the gravel roads like never before with our thrilling series of gravel bike races! Introducing the ultimate gravel adventure, SHOW ME MO GRAVEL, featuring the StG Gravel Classic, Rockinator's Equalizer Race, Off-Road Racing's Tour of Hermann Gravel Challenge, and Big Shark's Vino Grondo Fondo. Ride all FOUR races for one low price! The earlier your register the bigger the savings. Prizes to top finishers in the series, plus free entry to next year's Sho Me Gravel Series! Two distance packages are offered. Visit SHOW-ME [https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/SaintLouis/SHOWMEMOGRAVELSERIES]for more details and registration.

RIDE ENHANCEMENTS

NEW FOR 2024! ART - MUSIC - BONFIRES - BIKES

Friday, April 26th, from 4 - 8 pm, downtown Ste. Gen will come alive with their 4th Friday Art Walk Experience [https://visitstegen.com/2016/07/4th-friday-art-walk-feb-thru-oct/]. In honor of the Trailnet Gravel Classic, the North Main Art group is hosting its inaugural "_Spring Fling Bike Thing," _complete with a BLING YOUR BIKE CONTEST.* Show up on Historic Main Street with your blinged-out bike and win a prize! Refreshments may be served at various locations, and there are five restaurants with regular evening hours in the historic district.

*Details will be sent in the pre-ride information e-mail scheduled one week before the event



STAY IN HISTORIC STE. GENEVIEVE!

Check out all that the historic river town has to offer:

Visit Ste. Genevieve [https://visitstegen.com/tourism/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Visit-Ste-Gen-Visit-Kit.pdf]

Why not make a weekend out of it? Ste. Gen has a lot to offer in the way of accommodations, unique gift shops, restaurants to please every foodie, and places to unwind after grinding the gravel.

Click here [https://visitstegen.com/stay/] to find a place to stay in Ste. Genevieve, MO.