Proceeds to benefit the

Alzheimer’s Association

and the Park Hills-Leadington Chamber of Commerce

The Top of Missouri ride will be100 miles to the highest point in Missouri, Taum Sauk Mountain. The ride starts at the college parking lot and follows HWY 32 for a short distance, turns onto County Road B with pastoral landscapes, Missouri hills, and small towns.  After a waterin’ hole rest at The Cowgirl Cafe, the route continues into Iron County to Elephant Rocks State Park then travels  14 miles on HWY 21 to Taum Sauk Mountain State Park.  The ride then returns to St. Joe State Park for refreshments and back to the college with a loop around the bike trail.

note: There is 1.5 miles of gravel/dirt road on Taum Sauk Mountain.  There will be SAG support, but be aware that roadbike tires are not recommended.

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The 62 mile route follows the Top of Missouri ride from the college parking lot and HWY 32 for a short distance, turns onto County Road B with pastoral landscapes, Missouri hills, and small towns.  After a waterin’ hole rest at The Cowgirl Cafe, the route continues into Iron County to Elephant Rocks State Park.  Then the route returns to St. Joe State Park to the bicycle trail and back to the college.

The 32 mile challenge will follow the 62 mile route on HWY 32 and County Road B and enjoy a waterin’ hole at The Cowgirl Cafe.  Then returns via a different route to St. Joe State Park for another waterin’ hole with refreshments and return to the college.

The 12 mile mosey starts from the college parking lot onto HWY 32 to the Missouri Mines State Historic Park where you will then enter St. Joe State Park bicycle trail.  This trail is a paved, hilly, 11 mile gem in Park Hills.  There will be a waterin’ hole in the park with refreshments and music.  This route then returns to the college.

The 15 mile off-road mountain bike scramble will follow the 12 mile mosey into St. Joe State Park by way of the Missouri Mines State Historic Park but will then exit the paved trail into the mine area. This route will have challenging hills, single track, creek crossings, rock gardens, sand traps and historical mine artifacts.  There will be SAG support but be aware that support is difficult on off-road routes.  Being self-supported is good common sense.  There will be a waterin’ hole with refreshments.

Additional Information:

• Early packet pick-up will be Friday, October 9 at
  
• St. Francois Vineyards from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.  www.stfrancoiswinery.com
• Packets can be picked up the day of the ride beginning at 7am at Mineral Area College.
  

• Helmets must be worn by all participants.
• This is a ride,not a race.  Plan on riding at a rate approximate to your training.
  

• SAG support will be available until 4pm

• BBQ lunch will be served at Mineral Area College for all riders.  Additional lunches may be purchased for $7 on the day of the ride

• Showers will be available, Please bring a towel.

Pedal the Parkland Release Form

Pedal the Parkland Registration Form

More resources:

CAMPING: 

 St. Joe State Park

HOTELS:

Days Inn

Super 8 Motel

BICYCLE SHOPS:

Crystal City Cyclery: (636) 937-6201

Cycle Werx: (573)-334-4474

Cape Bicycle: (573) 335-2453