he St. Charles County Parks Department is proud to present the Bike Brigade & Bunch, Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For only $10, enjoy brunch and a fun-filled day with other bike enthusiasts, traveling a total of 15-miles through some of St. Charles County’s most scenic bike trails. “We are so excited to offer bike advocates everywhere a chance to utilize one of our most popular and unique trailheads at Centennial Trail,” says Parks Director, Bettie Yahn-Kramer.
The ride, led by St. Charles County Park Rangers Jerry Smith and Dave Reagan, begins at 10 a.m. at the new Centennial Trail entrance located at St. Charles County’s Heritage Park (1630 Heritage Landing ), travels north parallel to Highway 364 (Page Extension), and connects to the famous Katy Trail.
Midway through the ride, participants will stop to eat brunch at Bike Stop Café, located in St. Charles’ historic Frenchtown on North Second Street around 11 a.m. After getting fueled back up and acquiring a free bike/helmet safety inspection by a Bike Stop Café mechanic, riders will enjoy a leisurely ride back to Heritage Park, arriving at their destination around 1 p.m.
Reservations are required. To register, visit the St. Charles County Parks Department at www.sccmo.org or call at 636.949.7535. The $10 fee covers brunch, a guided scenic bike tour and a free bike/helmet inspection.
In case of inclement weather, always check the St. Charles County Parks Closure/Cancellation Hotline at 636.949.7475. A rain date is schedule for November 5.
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