Ride the Rivers
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location St. Louis, Missouri
- Price $101.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at the Ride the Rivers event on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the scenic St. Louis area! This year's event returns to the beautiful Spanish Lake Park, a historic gem in North St. Louis County. Riders can choose from two exciting distances: the Century Ride, which showcases breathtaking views along the St. Louis Riverfront Trail and crosses the Mississippi River via the McKinley Bridge, or the Metric Century, which offers a delightful exploration of both sides of the river while connecting to the picturesque Madison County Transit trail system.
Participants will enjoy smooth trail connections and plenty of real food at rest stops to keep their energy up. After the ride, celebrate your achievement with a delicious lunch and refreshing drinks, including ice-cold Perennial Artisan Ales and Fitz's soda, all while relaxing in the shade of the Spanish Lake pavilions. Don't miss out on this unforgettable cycling adventure that promises stunning views and a vibrant community atmosphere!
Participants will enjoy smooth trail connections and plenty of real food at rest stops to keep their energy up. After the ride, celebrate your achievement with a delicious lunch and refreshing drinks, including ice-cold Perennial Artisan Ales and Fitz's soda, all while relaxing in the shade of the Spanish Lake pavilions. Don't miss out on this unforgettable cycling adventure that promises stunning views and a vibrant community atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
Ride the Rivers is BACK and better than ever!
Were launching from a beautiful new home base: Spanish Lake Park, one of North St. Louis Countys most historic and scenic parks. This years refreshed routes take riders along the St. Louis Riverfront Trail, across the Mississippi via the McKinley Bridge, and into Illinois for scenic miles on the Madison County Transit trail system. Along the way, riders can expect river views, smooth trail connections, wide-open Metro East riding, and plenty of real food at every rest stop. After your ride, enjoy a celebratory lunch, ice-cold Perennial Artisan Ales, and Fitzs soda and root beer in the shade of the Spanish Lake pavilions. You earned it!
NEW ROUTES!
CENTURY RIDE:
This years Century route offers a fresh take on Ride the Rivers, sending riders along the beautiful St. Louis Riverfront Trail, across the Mississippi via the McKinley Bridge, and into Illinois for a memorable day on the Madison County Transit trail system. With closures affecting the I-370 and Chain of Rocks bridges, and no Grafton ferry crossing available this year, the route focuses on Mississippi River views, smooth trail connections, and wide-open Metro East riding. Riders can look forward to a scenic, well-supported century ride with riverfront energy, Illinois trail miles, and a classic long-distance adventure.
METRIC CENTURY:
This years Metric Century highlights some of the best riding on both sides of the river, beginning similarly to our Century ride, with scenic miles along the St. Louis Riverfront Trail before crossing the Mississippi via the McKinley Bridge. This redesigned route avoids north county bridge closures while connecting riders to the beautiful Madison County Transit trail system. Instead of the Grafton ferry or Chain of Rocks connection, riders will enjoy Mississippi River views, relaxed trail miles, and a memorable, well-supported ride through the Metro East.
Were launching from a beautiful new home base: Spanish Lake Park, one of North St. Louis Countys most historic and scenic parks. This years refreshed routes take riders along the St. Louis Riverfront Trail, across the Mississippi via the McKinley Bridge, and into Illinois for scenic miles on the Madison County Transit trail system. Along the way, riders can expect river views, smooth trail connections, wide-open Metro East riding, and plenty of real food at every rest stop. After your ride, enjoy a celebratory lunch, ice-cold Perennial Artisan Ales, and Fitzs soda and root beer in the shade of the Spanish Lake pavilions. You earned it!
NEW ROUTES!
CENTURY RIDE:
This years Century route offers a fresh take on Ride the Rivers, sending riders along the beautiful St. Louis Riverfront Trail, across the Mississippi via the McKinley Bridge, and into Illinois for a memorable day on the Madison County Transit trail system. With closures affecting the I-370 and Chain of Rocks bridges, and no Grafton ferry crossing available this year, the route focuses on Mississippi River views, smooth trail connections, and wide-open Metro East riding. Riders can look forward to a scenic, well-supported century ride with riverfront energy, Illinois trail miles, and a classic long-distance adventure.
METRIC CENTURY:
This years Metric Century highlights some of the best riding on both sides of the river, beginning similarly to our Century ride, with scenic miles along the St. Louis Riverfront Trail before crossing the Mississippi via the McKinley Bridge. This redesigned route avoids north county bridge closures while connecting riders to the beautiful Madison County Transit trail system. Instead of the Grafton ferry or Chain of Rocks connection, riders will enjoy Mississippi River views, relaxed trail miles, and a memorable, well-supported ride through the Metro East.
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12500 Spanish Pond Road, St. Louis, MO 63138, St. Louis, 63138, MO, United States
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