Bring your bicycle, skateboard, roller skates/blades, or any other non-motorized, wheeled transportation for the fourth annual Dutchtown Blessing of the Bikes. Afterwards, participants are invited to a free bike tour of the historic Dutchtown neighborhood.

10am - Bring your bicycle, skateboard, or roller skates/blades to St Anthony of Padua Church parking lot, 3140 Meramec. There, Father Jim will bless us to keep us all safe on our bike paths.

10:30am - After the blessing, go one block west to Urban Eats Cafe, located at 3301 Meramec, for a three-mile bike tour of the Pocket Parks of Dutchtown. The first 50 people get free bottled water and an Urban Eats coupon. Place your lunch order for later,or pick up a snack for the ride. Participate in a guided tour or pick up a map that included notes by NiNi Harris about the neighborhood’s history, and go on a self-guided tour.

Noon - End the tour at Urban Eats for lunch or continue on with a leisurely, 15-mile ride to Carondelet Park, the Christy Greenway, and River Des Peres Trail.

4pm - End your day at Urban Eats, when Happy Hour starts, for a well deserved libation and appetizers.

7pm - Enjoy live music.

The South St. Louis Dutchtown neighborhood is the backdrop of one of the most exciting professional cycling races in America -- the Dutchtown Classic, part of Tour de Grove. This one mile criterium, or circuit, race will attract over 400 competitive cyclists to our community. Click here to see a map of the Dutchtown Classic race circuit. And be sure to participate in the Big Wheel kids’ bicycle race for ages three to twelve.

Throughout the day we will celebrate with the Dutchtown Classic Bicycle Festival. Located on the 3100 block of Meramec - two blocks east of Grand between Louisiana and Virginia - for family friendly food, drink, music and entertainment.

Interested in Vending?
Members of the Downtown Dutchtown Business Association receive a 10X10 space for only $50.

Performers Wanted!
Do you have a great band or performance? Do you want to reach a new audience? If so, sign up to perform at the Dutchtown Classic Bicycle Festival.

Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed for everything from setting up, educating participants about the bike race, serving food, breaking down, and more.

The Tour de Grove race weekend features three days of competitive bicycle racing in three unique St. Louis City neighborhoods. Each event offers a full program of amateur races in advance of the men’s and women’s professional events.

Friday May 13th in the evening, we’ll light up the night and the racers will light up the streets of the Mid Town Alley Grand Prix, a twilight criterium race.

The Tour de Grove takes place the next day, Saturday, May 14th. The day begins with St. Louis’ fastest 5K run, amateur and children’s bicycle races, and a USA Paralympic Hand Cycling criterium. The action continues into the evening with a nighttime Street Sprint competition.

Sunday, May 15th, the racing resumes for another full day of action at the South St. Louis Dutchtown Classic and Bicycle Festival. Experience the thrill of professional cycling and participate in the outdoor festivities.