Forest Park Bike Tours – Daily – call for times May 19, 2014

Tour Forest Park in St. Louis – Daily Tours with flexible times CALL FOR TIMES 314-616-5724

Dedicated on June 24, 1876, Forest Park is one of the premier urban parks in this country. It is the setting for numerous world-renowned attractions and features, and a number of notable historic events have occurred in Forest Park. Highlights include:

• The #1 zoo in the United States (Zagat’s 2004 Guide).
• Site of the 1904 World’s Fair.
• First national memorial to Thomas Jefferson.
• America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre.
• Site of triumphant return of Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis.
• Wide diversity of habitats.
• Remarkable bird watching area, with over 200 species recorded.
• Recently completed $94 million restoration.
• World-class art and history museums.

To enjoy this marvel, City Cycling Tours conducts guided, narrated, leisurely paced bicycle tours. Each tour spotlights the historical, architectural and cultural significance of the park, its attractions and features.

• Tours cover approximately 10 miles over mostly flat ground.
• The 18 stops feature well-researched and engaging narration.
• Tours are a 2.5 to 3 hour experience.
• Bicycles are upright riding and are comfort-style hybrids with cushioned seats.
• Bicycles come in a range of frame sizes.
• Light weight, fully adjustable safety helmets are included.
• Individual and group rates are available.
• Custom tour packages are available.
• A monthly “Full Moon” tour is offered during a 3-day span surrounding a full moon.
• Visa and Mastercard accepted.
• Gift certificates available.

Tour Starting Point in Forest Park and Mapquest Assistance

Click on the small image of Forest Park below to enlarge 

Click on the map below for a Mapquest map of Forest Park in St. Louis
This map will show the location of the Visitor’s Center in the park.
The map may be zoomed out to show you where the park is
in relationship to the rest of St. Louis. 

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Tour de Lafayette – Friday 8/30/13 races start at 3 pm – Lafayette Square August 27, 2013

DAY 1: FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH
TOUR DE LAFAYETTE

Presented by Studio 2108 LLC.

Register Here

Join the Lafayette Square neighborhood and business district as the first leg of the Staenberg Group Gateway Cup gets underway Friday, August 30. Situated in St. Louis’ first historic district, this nighttime Criterium will take place under the lights on a flat, wide-open 0.9-mile course with four 90-degree turns.

Now home to many unique shops and restaurants, the Lafayette Square neighborhood is one of the oldest in St. Louis and boasts the city’s first public park. Created by ordinance in 1836, the park was named in honor of Marqis de Lafayette, a French statesman who served as a volunteer under George Washington during the American Revolution.

SCHEDULE

Start	Category	Distance	Place/Prize	Field Limit
2:00 p.m.	Registration Opens
3:00 p.m.	Juniors	15 min + 5 laps	3/Boys/Girls/Medals	50
3:30 p.m.	Cat 4/5	30 min + 5 laps	3/Medals/Glory	75
4:15 p.m.	Women 3/4	30 min + 5 laps	6/$300	100
5:00 p.m.	Masters 40+ Cat 1 – 4	40 min + 5 laps	15/$800	100
6:00 p.m.	Kids Races ($5 & suggested dontation)	Sprint	Big Wheels – Age 12	none
6:20 p.m.	Cat 4	40 min + 5 laps	15/$600	125
7:15 p.m.	Cat 3	45 min + 5 laps	15/$800	150
8:15 p.m.	Women Pro 1/2	45 min + 5 laps	p,1,2-20/$1999 ($500 Primes)	150
9:15 p.m.	Pro, 1/2	60 min + 5 laps	20/$1999 ($500 Primes)	150

From HWY 44 Exit Jefferson north, to right on Chouteau. Turn right on Dolman Park Ave. Race is to right. Park on Park Ave.

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Tina Siebert  314-603-8555  TinaSellsStLouis@gmail.com

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Bike Commuting Campaign Kickoff Party – Wed 4/10/13 7:00 pm – Schlafly TapRoom Downtown April 8, 2013

Join us as we unveil and celebrate our new campaign to encourage biking as a fun, fulfilling, and accessible means of transportation. Catch a sneak peek of the new campaign photographs and videos, enjoy this opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow like-minded, bike-minded folks, and get energized for Bike Month.

Great door prizes provided by: Cafe Ventana, Big Shark, HandleBar, Perennial, STL-Style, The Mud House, Trek Bicycle Store and Drew Henry Salon.

Special thanks to STL-Style! Visit them at http://www.stl-style.com/.

When: Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Where: The Schlafly Tap Room
2100 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63103

Cost: Free! Drinks will be available for purchase.

Vist https://bikewalklive.wuf… to RSVP.

Blogged by your favorite St Louis Realtor:

Tina Siebert  314-603-8555  TinaSellsStLouis@gmail.com

Barb Summers & Associates 314-644-1463  “Bringing Neighbors Together Since 1966!”

www.BarbSummers.com  Find your St Louis Home with us.

THF Realty Gateway Cup – Big Fun for the Little Ones! Weekend of 8/31 – 9/3 St Louis MO August 28, 2012

BIG FUN FOR THE LITTLE ONES

 

Calling all kiddos! The THF Realty Gateway Cup features events each day that put little riders on the big stage. All participants will receive race finisher ribbons, coupons to the Magic House, an official race number and t-shirt. The top three riders in each age group will receive Build-a-Bear Workshop bears adorned with the latest in THF Realty Gateway Cup/Build-a-Bear fashion.

We will have races each day for the following age groups:

Big Wheel, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12.

Kids’ race registration will be ON SITE on Race Day ONLY.

Friday 6:00 p.m.    TOUR DE LAFAYETTE

Saturday 4:10 p.m.   TOUR DE FRANCIS PARK

Sunday 5:50 p.m.   GIRO DELLA MONTAGNA

Monday 3:35 p.m.   BENTON PARK CLASSIC

Cost: $5.00 and a suggested donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Here is the Permission Form – Please print out before the Fun!

For more information on the THF Realty Gateway Cup

 

Brought to you by your Favorite St Louis Realtor:

Tina Siebert 314-603-8555  TinaSellsStLouis@gmail.com

Barb Summers & Associates  314-644-1463  www.BarbSummers.com   Find your St Louis Home with us!