Did you know? June 3 is World Bicycle Day! Every year on June 3, people worldwide celebrate the freedom, fun, and benefits of biking. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just rediscovering the joy of two wheels, today might just be the perfect time to explore all the ways you can ride in JC Parks and throughout Jefferson City.
Ride Together: Community Bike Events This June
JC Parks hosts Community Bike Rides twice a month — a relaxed, all-ages way to get outside, meet fellow riders, and enjoy our trail systems together. These rides are free to join and a great way to stay active in a group setting.
🔗 Saturday, June 14 – Ride Details & Location
🔗 Thursday, June 26 – Ride Details & Location
Bring your bike, helmet, water, and a sense of adventure!
Explore #JCMO on two wheels
Jefferson City offers a wide variety of biking experiences for all ages and skill levels. From paved scenic routes to rugged dirt trails, here are just a few local highlights:
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Binder Park – Features exciting mountain biking trails and serves as a host site for NICA youth mountain bike races, giving young riders a chance to compete and build confidence on the trails.
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Frog Hollow Nature Trail – A beautiful, tucked-away spot perfect for a peaceful ride through nature.
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Greenway Trail System – Our paved urban trail network connects parks, neighborhoods, and key city destinations.
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Missouri River Bridge Bike Path – Ride across the river on a protected path with great views.
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Katy Trail (North Jefferson Access) – One of the country’s longest rails-to-trails conversions, just across the bridge from downtown JCMO.
Plan Your Route with Visit Jefferson City
Looking for your next biking adventure? The Bike Around JCMO page from Visit Jefferson City is a great resource for local riders. It features trail descriptions, maps, safety tips, and highlights like the Greenway Trail System, Missouri River Bridge path, and the Katy Trail access just across the river. Whether you’re planning a family ride, training route, or weekend outing, this page makes it easy to explore Jefferson City by bike.
Coming This August: Tour de Jeff Midnight Bike Ride
Looking ahead, don’t miss one of our favorite events of the summer — the Tour de Jeff Moonlight Bike Ride on Saturday, August 10, 2025! This unique night ride through the streets of Jefferson City begins at 2:00 AM at the Hyvee parking lot on Truman BLVD and features a fun, party-like atmosphere with lights, music, and night sights along the way! Our route takes us to the Capitol and Red Wheel Steamhouse for a donut stop & photo opp. You don’t want to miss it!
Learn more and register:
🔗 Tour de Jeff 2024 – Official Event Page
