The opening weekend of October brings plenty of cycling events and great weather.

The Kansas City area plays host to the Tour de BBQ. This is a popular area ride that raises money for cancer research. Event Weather Forecast

Fat Tire enthusiasts will head to Warsaw, Missouri, on Sunday for Mountain Madness. This XC race offers a “challenging 5 to 6 Mile course with sweet flowing single track, rocks, short burst type climbs, with several areas to pass, get ready to work.” Event Flyer: Event Website:  Event Weather

Those looking for a fun group ride can head to Gladstone, Missouri, just north of Kansas City, for the Rising From Ashes Team Rwanda Ride. Two ride distances of 12 and 30 miles are offered and will take riders through the KC Northland. Event WebsiteEvent Weather Forecast 

Pedal the Cause, an annual bike challenge with 100% of donations directed to cancer research at the Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, will host several events in the STL area on both Saturday and Sunday. Event Flyer:  Event Website: Event Weather

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Credit: Pedal the Cause