Cyclists across the St. Louis region are gearing up for the 2026 Tour de Wildwood, a suburban-rural ride through fall foliage that starts and finishes at Wildwood City Hall this Sunday, October 11, at 8 a.m. Riders can choose between a 26.5-mile scenic route and a 43-mile challenge route.
According to the City of Wildwood, MO - Government, the ride starts and finishes at Wildwood City Hall, 16860 Main Street, with registration available through BikeReg. Pre-registration costs $40, while day-of registration runs $50. The event includes a post-ride lunch. Big Shark Bicycle Company is associated with event giveaways, and sag ride support is available along the course.
The route options range from a 26.5-mile scenic ride to a 43-mile challenge course.
The Longer Route
Riders who choose the long route will take on the 43-mile option.
The 2025 ride went along historic Route 66.
Event Information
The Tour de Wildwood starts and finishes at Wildwood City Hall.
Pre-registration costs $40.
E-Bikes Join the Pack
E-bikes are welcome on this year's ride.
Founded in St. Louis in 1993, Big Shark Bicycle Company promotes cycling advocacy and supports many area charity rides.
A Ride Through Wildwood
Hoodline previously touched on Wildwood's cycling scene in its coverage of St. Louis's Moonlight Ramble, which noted a Pedal the Cause tune-up ride through Wildwood earlier in the summer.
Full event details, including registration and route maps, are available at www.cityofwildwood.com, with sign-ups handled through BikeReg ahead of Sunday's 8 a.m. start.
