2024 Juneteenth Community Ride presented by River City Outdoors
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM CDT
St Louis, Missouri
Free · 1 race
10 Mile
Event summary
Join the vibrant celebration of culture and history at the 2024 Juneteenth Community Ride on Saturday, June 17th, in St. Louis, Missouri! This exciting event invites riders of all ages to explore the city's rich heritage while enjoying live music and engaging storytelling. Kicking off from the Tandy Recreation Center at 8:00 AM with registration and a light breakfast, participants will embark on a leisurely bike ride featuring two route options: a full 10-mile journey with four entertaining stops or a shorter 6-mile route.
As you pedal through the streets of St. Louis, take in the sounds of local artists performing at various checkpoints, including Aida Ade, Jerei, Darkwood, and Hodge. This year’s festivities promise not just a fantastic ride but also a lively post-event atmosphere filled with music and community spirit. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, the Juneteenth Community Ride offers a unique opportunity to celebrate diversity and history in a fun and engaging way. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
As you pedal through the streets of St. Louis, take in the sounds of local artists performing at various checkpoints, including Aida Ade, Jerei, Darkwood, and Hodge. This year’s festivities promise not just a fantastic ride but also a lively post-event atmosphere filled with music and community spirit. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, the Juneteenth Community Ride offers a unique opportunity to celebrate diversity and history in a fun and engaging way. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
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2023 Juneteenth Community Ride
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
Free
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.orgRegional Arts Commission, https://racstl.org River City Outdoors https://www.rivercityoutdoors.org on Saturday, June 15th, 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 - Mighty Me Catering
* 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 Singers, Be.Be the Neo Soul
#1 Tillie's Corner - Artist: Aida Ade
#2 Central Baptist - Aritst: Jerei
#3 Katherine Ward Burg Garden - Artist: Darkwood
#4 The Griot - Artist: Hodge
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 ($), and may be picked up a day in advance at no extra cost.
BIRD Scooters will be available for rent on-site at no charge. RESERVE DURING REGISTRATION.
ABOUT TRAILNET COMMUNITY RIDES
Trailnet Community Rides are guided, slow-paced, group bike rides that explore the history and culture of the St. Louis Community. Community Rides generally last around 3 hours. There are no staffed rest stops on these rides, and we cannot guarantee access to restrooms or water. Please plan accordingly.
This year's Juneteenth celebration features post-event activities and live music. https://www.bigshark.com/about/big-shark-urban-city-foundry-rental-reservations-with-peek-pro-pg1389.htm
Check out the video from the 2021 Juneteenth celebration https://youtu.be/G8TI3URh40s produced by our friends at Foveal Media https://www.fovealmedia.com!
EVENT SCHEDULE
* 8:00 am - Registration/check-in opens
* 8:15 am - Light breakfast - Mighty Me Catering
* 10:00 am - Ride leaves Tandy Recreation Center
* 1:30 pm - rough estimation on ride returning to Tandy Recreation Center
START LOCATION: Tandy Recreation Center (4206 Kennerly Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113)
ROUTES LENGTH (IN MILES): roughly 10 miles (leisurely riding broken up by four stops) We will have an option for a shorter 6-mile route. This will remove one stop from the programming.
PROGRAMMING:
8 AM Pre-Ride Entertainment: DJ, The Legend Singers, Be.Be the Neo Soul
#1 Tillie's Corner - Artist: Aida Ade
#2 Central Baptist - Aritst: Jerei
#3 Katherine Ward Burg Garden - Artist: Darkwood
#4 The Griot - Artist: Hodge
TERRAIN: Paved city streets
Bike rentals are available through Urban Shark at the Foundry https://www.bigshark.com/articles/rent-a-bike-race-wheels-travel-case-or-wetsuit-pg766.htm ($), 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.
Location
4206 Kennerly Ave, St. Louis, 63113, MO, United States
2024 Juneteenth Community Ride presented by River City Outdoors
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