Latest updates, events, tips, and stories from St. Louis's mountain biking community
A preview of St. Louis cycling events in 2026 — charity rides, gravel races, crits, mountain bike events, and family community rides.
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A deep dive into the Chubb Trail at Weldon Spring — Missouri's rugged river-bluff singletrack, with difficulty, highlights, and riding tips.
Where to buy, fix, and rent bikes in St. Louis — community shops, high-end specialists, family stores, and e-bike experts.
How to ride the Riverfront Trail to the historic Chain of Rocks Bridge — route, the famous mid-span bend, riverfront views, and tips.
The best kid-friendly cycling spots in St. Louis — Forest Park, Creve Coeur Lake, Grant's Trail, Katy Trail — plus family ride gear and tips.
How to volunteer for trail stewardship around St. Louis — who maintains local trails, what workdays involve, and how to get involved.
How to find and join the right St. Louis group ride — ride categories, etiquette, where to start, and the best weekly rides.
How St. Louis cyclists can advocate for better bike infrastructure — the current state, why protected lanes matter, and how to get involved.
A guide to women's cycling in St. Louis — groups, weekly rides, skills clinics, bike fit, and the welcoming local community.
How Trailnet is building a connected St. Louis greenway network — the Brickline, River Des Peres, and what cyclists can do to support the vision.
What St. Louis riders need to know about e-bikes — Missouri's three-class law, trail access, commuting, battery range, and etiquette.
How to choose a gravel bike for the Katy Trail and Missouri's bluff-country gravel roads — tire clearance, geometry, gearing, and material.
Practical tips for cycling through St. Louis's hot, humid summers — timing, hydration, clothing, and shaded route choices.
A season-by-season guide to the gear that keeps St. Louis cyclists riding comfortably through Missouri's four-season climate.
How to build a safe, low-stress bike commute in St. Louis using greenways, quiet streets, MetroLink, and the right gear.
How to ride the 6-mile Forest Park loop, with route notes, family stops, bike rental, and the best times to ride St. Louis's flagship urban park.
Three gravel routes through Missouri wine country near Augusta, with mileage, surfaces, winery stops, and tips for gravel newcomers.
Everything a first-time rider needs to know about tackling the Katy Trail near St. Louis — surface, distance, water, and the best short sections to start.
From paved Forest Park loops to technical river-bluff singletrack, here are ten St. Louis routes that cover every rider, distance, and surface.
A trail-by-trail look at Castlewood State Park, St. Louis's premier close-in singletrack, with difficulty, highlights, and tips for first-time riders.
