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BELLEVILLE AREA BICYCLING
AND EATING SOCIETY
http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org
Better known as BABES, this informal group holds weekly rides in the Illinois counties just east of St. Louis. Then they eat. Site includes calendar, maps, other basics.
BOEING EMPLOYEE
BICYCLE CLUB
http://www.bebikeclub.com
Club open to current Boeing employees, retirees and their families. Simple site offers ride calendar, links and the world-famous Tour de Donut.
GREAT RIVERS
GREENWAY DISTRICT
http://www.greatrivers.info
Tax-supported agency is spearheading the "River Ring" of greenways and trails. Other projects include Bike St. Louis, Riverfront Trail, Grant's Trail.
HOSTELLING INT'L USA
GATEWAY COUNCIL
http://www.moonlightramble.com
Regional organization promotes biking, hiking and hostelling. Site has newsletter and calendars listing day tours, Moonlight Ramble and other major events.
MISSOURI UNION
OF LONGBIKE ENTHUSIASTS
http://home.earthlink.net/
~tandemmules/
Site for area tandem enthusiasts offers photos, events, links to other tandem sites.
MONSANTO MAVERICKS
http://www.monsantomavericks.org
The Mavericks cycling team is made up of Monsanto employees, families and friends who support the MS 150 Bike Tour. Site has bulletin boards, calendar, photos, etc.
RIVERBEND CYCLING CLUB
http://www.riverbendcycling.com
The Alton-based Riverbend Club's
primary mission is to promote cycling in the Riverbend area of southwestern Illinois. Site has events, bike safety tips, more.
ST. LOUIS RANDONNEURING
http://www.geocities.com/
stlbrevets/
Local connection to Ranndonneuring USA runs self-supported area rides ranging from 200 to 600 kilometers. Site offers calendar, contacts, regulations.
TC TOURS
Touring Cyclist Events Division
http://www.touringcyclist.com/tctours/
This long-running touring group supplies information on day and weekend rides, vacation tours, workshops and other biking activities.
ST. LOUIS TURTLES/
TURBOS
http://turtlesstl.org
Affiliated with Gateway HI, these mature adults ride Tuesday and Thursday mornings, spring through autumn. Volunteer ride leaders select routes and maintain a leisurely pace.
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DOGFISH RACING TEAM
http://www.dogfish1.com/team.html
St. Louis-based clothing and gear maker also sponsors a nationwide team of racers. Pics, bios, etc.
DRJ RACING
http://www.drj-racing.com
Road/off-road team site has team results, member and sponsor lists.
Race photos and movies, too.
INTERNATIONAL
CHRISTIAN CYCLING
CLUB -- ST. LOUIS SPOKE
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/
group/ICCC_STL/
ICCC members represent all types of cycling but are also "about serving God together." The members-only St. Louis spoke site has a calendar, photos, links, message board.
METRO EAST CYCLING
http://www.metroeastcycling.org
Club stresses camaraderie and safety as well as competition. Site has a newsletter, calendar with weekly group rides and time trial, chat link.
MISSOURI BICYCLE
RACING ASSOCIATION
http://www.mobra.org
Umbrella group for USA Cycling sanctioned racing. Site includes USCF, NORBA race schedules and results, club contact info, MOBRA news and meeting schedule.
ST. LOUIS CYCLING CLUB
http://www.stlcc.net
Online home of the nation's longest-running bike club. History and info on meetings, group rides, and other events. Photos, results, too.
ST. PETERS BMX
http://www.stpetersbmx.com
Find BMX photos, videos, links, race schedules, "getting started" pages on this site, run by an ABA-sanctioned track.
TEAM SUBARU
ADVENTURE RACING TEAM
http://www.racestlouis.com
This site for multisport adventure racers provides team news, photos, event schedule, links, members-only section.
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GATEWAY OFF-ROAD
CYCLISTS
http://www.gorctrails.com
IMBA-affiliate non-profit dedicated to trail advocacy, design, construction and maintenance. Site offers trail news, schedules, more.
ST. LOUIS ADVENTURE GROUP
www.meetup.com/StLAdventurers/
"A large group of people that like to have FUN!" Mountain biking, hiking, caving, etc. Varied event calendar and member info. Suggest or lead an event.
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ST. LOUIS TRIATHLON CLUB
http://www.stlouistriclub.com
Tri club provides athletes of all abilities a team atmosphere, training programs and mentoring. Site provides race calendar and links, newsletters, photos.
SWIM BIKE RUN
- ST. LOUIS
http://www.swimbikerunstlouis.com
The name is the game at this tri site. Regional news and event listings, photos and videos, links. Unique Hill Archive, too.
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| > Clubs / Groups • Trails |
BIKE GRANTS TRAIL
http://www.bikegrantstrail.com
All you need to know about Grant's Trail. Detailed maps, parking guide, directions, mileage, attractions, services, etc.
BIKE KATY TRAIL
http://www.bikekatytrail.com
All you need to know about the Katy Trail. Maps, service listings, events, mileage charts, comments page -- and more. Interactive ride planner, too.
BIKE ST. LOUIS
http://www.bikestlouis.org
Visit historic architecture, beautiful parks and attractions on the Bike St. Louis routes in St. Louis city. Includes map, safe cycling tips, links.
ITS TRAIL COMMITTEE
http://www.its-trail.org
Member-based group is working to build a paved trail from St. Louis to Springfied, Ill., partly using the railbed of the old Illinois Traction System trolley network.
MADISON COUNTY
TRANSIT TRAILS
http://www.mcttrails.org
Online guide to the extensive MCT trail system just east of St. Louis. Over 85 miles of rail corridors have been converted to trails linked to the transit system.
REGIONAL BIKEWAYS
OF METRO ST. LOUIS
http://bikeways.ridefinders.org
Interactive map system presents locations and descriptions of trails throughout the area. Includes directions to parking, trail distances, contacts. A service of RideFinders.
ST. LOUIS BICYCLE TRAILS
http://www.mv24.org/trails.html
Good overview of metro area bike paths, routes and trails. Provides photos, descriptions and basic locator map for over a dozen trail facilities.
ST. LOUIS HEALTH
& FITNESS MENTORING
http://www.stlfitnessmentor.com
Fitness enthusiast offers free mentoring on cycling and walking to assist people in pursuit of their health and fitness objectives. Activiies are based at Creve Coeur Park.
TRAILNET
http://www.trailnet.org
Well-known group advocates cycling and other alternative transportation modes in the St. Louis region. Site provides trail news and information, e-newsletter, links, Bicycle Fun Club section.
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BIKE MS: EXPRESS SCRIPTS
GATEWAY GETAWAY RIDE
Gateway Area Chapter of NMSS
http://bikemos.nationalmssociety.org
Popular fund-raiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society attracts teams as well as individuals. Large rally-style event is set for September 12-13, 2009 near Columbia, Mo. 25th anniversary!
MOONLIGHT RAMBLE
http://www.moonlightramble.com/mr/
The world's original nightime bicycle ride -- and one of the largest -- will be held in downtown St. Louis August 29-30, 2009. Family-friendly 10- and 20-mile routes. Raises funds for the Gateway Council of Hostelling International.
TOUR DE CURE
http://tour.diabetes.org
Raise money for diabetes programs June 6, 2009 on the Great River Road in Grafton, Ill. Rides vary 16-100 miles, with regular rest stops, lunch and free entry to Raging Rivers Water Park.
TOUR DE STOOGES
http://stooges.rogerkramercycling.org
Join the 12th running of this HI-USA Gateway Council event, May 2, 2009, in Highland, Ill. Routes of 15-64 miles end with lunch and all the Stooges film comedy you can stand.
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BANANA BIKE BRIGADE
http://www.bananabikebrigade.com
"America's premier parading art bike group" encourages those around them to have fun through art. Site includes BBB story, event schedule, photos, etc.
BICYCLEWORKS
http://www.stlbikeworks.com
Kids learn vocational and living skills while "earning" bikes and computers. Shaw neighborhood group needs volunteers, equipment donations.
CITY CYCLING TOURS
http://www.citycyclingtours.com
Tour service provides guided tours of St. Louis' Forest Park that highlight the park's history, architecture, attractions and features.
FERGUSON B.I.K.E. PROJECT
http://home.swbell.net/
mpion/BIKEindex.html
"Bicycling Is Kind to the Environment" program was designed to get Ferguson residents (and others) riding. Site offers bike education info, facts, parking ideas.
ST. LOUIS BIKING
http://www.stlbiking.com
Cycling information for St. Louis and the Midwest. Features news, photos, message board, area ride and race info, cycling blogs and more. Very comprehensive.
ST. LOUIS HEALTH
& FITNESS MENTORING
http://www.stlfitnessmentor.com
Experienced local cyclist/walker offers free mentoring to assist adults in pursuit of their fitness objectives. Activities conducted in and near Creve Coeur Park.
ST. LOUIS REGIONAL
BICYCLE FEDERATION
http://www.stlbikefed.org
Non-profit volunteer group is focused on regional issues of safety, education and access for area cyclists. "Working for a bike-friendly St. Louis."
TEAM REVOLUTION
http://www.teamrevcycling.org
St. Louis-based club for women looking to explore the sport of cycling has evolved into a non-profit education and advocacy group. Forum, event listings, other resources.
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