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Upcoming Events:
South Grand Tour St. Louis
Mother's Day Bike Ride
Update: 11:00 a.m. May 11 -- Four interpid bicyclists braved the wet, windy weather this morning to ride the South Grand Tour St. Louis! Part of the original route near the Mississippi River had standing water on it, prompting last minute changes to the cue sheets and the street markings. One woman rode a 14 mile route (changed from the original 18), and three people rode the 5 mile route. It may have been the most thoroughly supported recreational ride in history with 28 volunteers giving us a volunteer to rider ratio of 7:1. We would like to thank all the people who came out today, and everyone who sent their good wishes. Stay tuned for a more complete report once everyone has a chance to dry out...
The South Grand Community Improvement District has joined us to present a fun family bike ride on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008. Choose from three route lengths designed with your family in mind. A short, roughly five-mile, route will stay in the neighborhood and circle around Tower Grove Park for families with younger children who are just getting used to riding. A mid-length route of about 18 miles will take you to the Gateway Arch then downtown utilizing Bike St. Louis marked routes through some of our beautiful historic neighborhoods, then down to Bellerive Park and its Mississippi River overlook before taking you back to South Grand in time for Mother's day brunch. The longer route of about 33 miles continues from Bellerive Park west along the River Des Peres and then north to Forest Park before heading back to Grand South Grand. There's something for every level of rider. The first 200 paid riders will receive an offiicial ride t-shirt. Mark your calendar and click here for more details or this link to register online. (Preregistration closed at 3:00 p.m. Sat. May 10, but click the registration link to see the t-shirt image.) Volunteer positions are filled. Thanks everyone!
Ride of Silence - 7 p.m. May 21
Please join our region's silent procession of cyclists to honor those who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Part of a worldwide event, the St. Louis Ride of Silence will depart at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, from the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. Before the ride there will be a brief presentation at 6:45 p.m.
The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There are no sponsors, no registrations fees and no T-shirts. The ride, which is held during National Bicycle Safety Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to public roadways. The ride also is an opportunity to show respect for those who have been killed or injured while riding their bicycles.
We will congregate on the north side of the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. Brief remarks and memorials will begin at 6:45 p.m. The ride will start at 7 p.m. sharp, traveling west through Clayton and back through University City before returning to the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. The total ride is approximately 8 miles and will last about one hour.
The Ride of Silence is free and open to all cyclists, whether experienced or novice. Riders ride single file and follow all traffic signals and rules of the road. Talking during the ride is strongly discouraged. Hand signals are used to signal intent. The Ride of Silence is a safe, responsible, professional and mature response to the carnage on the roads on which we ride.
Armbands are strongly encouraged. Black armbands signify solidarity in mourning lost cyclists. Red armbands should be worn by those who have been injured by motorists. Riders are asked to please bring their own armbands or memorials.
For more information please visit www.rideofsilence.org. Directions to the Missouri History Museum can be found via its website: www.mohistory.org. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, contact Ken Crabiel at: kcrabiel "at" cannondesign.com or 314.425.8701.
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Challenge Grant
We are pleased to announce that we met (and exceeded) the challenge posed by the William A. Kerr Foundation to raise $10,000 by December 31, 2007 ! Many thanks to the William A. Kerr Foundation and all donors to the match.