Level Up Your Ride this March with a pair of superb opportunities to learn everything you need to know to step into the exciting of world of racing in St. Louis. These events are brought to you by USA Cycling, Big Shark, and Velo Force Racing.



March 5
Race Smart
Learn the ropes in a classroom-style event at Big Shark Big Bend, where instructors will teach you the basics of what it means to race in St. Louis and how you, too, can experience the thrill of racing.

Where: Big Shark Big Bend
When: March 5, evening
March 18
Race Safe
Bring a bike and get out on the road and learn from one of the very best in St. Louis racing, Britta Siegel, and a crew of top notch and season racers at the very park where TNW is held, then catch TNW after.

Where: Carondelet Park
When: March 18, 5pm
Meet Here on 3/18

What You’ll Learn
The types of bicycle racing and where to find them. St. Louis has nearly 200 racing opportunities annually.
How to race in a pack and where to maintain focus. Sure, this can be intimidating at first, but the pack is strong together.
Racing safely and in close proximity to other racers is an important skill in racing safely.
Rules and guidelines for participation aren’t hard, but they are important for you and your fellow racers.
Bike handling skills help you race better and race safer in any discipline in the sport.
Training opportunities happen almost daily in our fair city, and we’ll show you how to find them.
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