South Side Training Ride
St. Louis, MO · Road
- When
- Every Saturday, 8:00 amSaturdays through October 31, 2026, 8:00 am from the shop; A, B and C groups
- Starts at
- South Side Cyclery, 6969 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 Map ↗
- Pace
- A: 32+ mi at 20+ mph. B: 28+ mi at 16-18 mph. C: 24+ mi at 13-15 mphSplits into pace groups
- Hosted by
- South Side Cyclery / South Side Cycling ClubBike shop
- Cost
- free
- Kind of ride
- Road
For visitors
Free, but a waiver is required (link on the page). A and B riders can drop back a group if needed; there is no designated sweep, so bring the route from the club's Strava page and be ready to navigate.
First time on this ride? Here’s the drill
- Bring
- a helmet, water, a spare tube or patch kit, a way to pay for the stop.
- Arrive
- Ten or fifteen minutes before 8:00 am. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
- Pace
- The easiest pace the host lists is 13–15 mph: steady — you'll breathe hard on the hills. It splits into pace groups. Pick the slowest one your first time; you can move up next week.
- Check
- Look at @southsidecyclery the day of — that's where cancellations, weather calls and start changes get posted.
First group ride? Start here →
About the South Side Training Ride group ride
South Side Training Ride is a road group ride in St. Louis, MO. It rolls every Saturday at 8:00 am from South Side Cyclery.
A coached training ride out of the shop. Riders get in-ride coaching on holding momentum over rolling hills, riding a paceline, cornering and timing an attack. Training efforts happen at River City Casino and Jefferson Barracks Park, then a steady tempo ride back to the shop.
Where to find them
Checked Oct 1, 2026 against source 1. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.