Missouri Legislators Bicycle Ride - April 29th, 2024

Ride departs from the Capitol South Steps

 

Please join us for a ride with Missouri legislators and officials across the Pat Jones Pedestrian/Bicycle Lane across the Missouri River to the Katy Trail.

The ride this will leave from the Capitol South Steps in Jefferson City and go across the new Pat Jones Pedestrian/Bicycle Lane across the Missouri River to the North Jefferson Katy Trailhead.

For Legislators and Staff, State Agency leadership & staff:

• If you are bringing your own bicycle, you are welcome to join us at 12:30pm April 25th with your bicycle and helmet.
  • Legislators & staff: You are welcome and invited to join us for the program and ride and/or walk.  This event is for you! We appreciate a call or email 816-695-6736 or director@mobikefed.org, to let us know you're coming--it helps with planning--but it's not required.
  • State agency leadership & staff: You are welcome to join us for the program and/or the ride. Contact us at 816-695-6736 or director@mobikefed.org with any questions or to let us know that your coming, or just show up!  
  • General public: Please register for the event online here.
• Bicycles will be provided to legislators and staff who need them (you must reserve your bicycle by Thurs, April 25th, 5pm by calling 816-695-6736 or emailing director@mobikefed.org)
• Planned schedule:
  • 12:00-1:00pm - Exhibits & mingle on the Capitol South Steps.  Vendors will have snacks & treats
  • 12:30-1:00pm - Introductions and short program at the Capitol South Steps area
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm - Ride/Walk to and across the new pedestrian/bicycle path to the North Jefferson Trailhead (approx. 3 miles from the Capitol South Steps to the North Jefferson Katy Trailhead--about 20 minutes easy riding). Points of interest:
    • Beautiful hiking trails at the north riverfront
    • Once arriving at the North Jefferson Trailhead (3 miles), those who wish to continue their ride on the Katy Trail are invited to do so--you can ride long or short, according to your schedule.
• Snacks and water will be available at the Capitol South Steps and at the North Jefferson Trailhead
• The route is about three miles each way, six miles total (map)

 

For the general public:

Please take a moment to email or call your own state legislators and invite them to the ride. You can look up their contact info here.

Event: Katy Trail Bicycle Ride with members of the Missouri General Assembly and other officials
Date: Tuesday, April 29th, 2024
Time: 12:00pm Exhibits/Social time, 12:30 pm short program, 1:00 pm Ride
Place: Capitol South Steps, Jefferson City

The ride is free, but if you're planning to come, please register for the Legislators Ride (and any other Capitol Day events you might be attending) so we'll have an idea of how many are planning to be there. 

 

Supporting groups & agencies:

• This event is a partnership of Missouri State Parks, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, MoDOT, and the Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation.