2024 Event Guide
Your Guide to Pedal the Cause Weekend
Pedal the Cause 2024 is coming up on September 21 & 22nd! Get all your questions answered about the weekend here. Click on the "Jump to a Specific Category" dropdown to quickly navigate to the section you are looking for.
We are closely monitoring the weather and potential rain on Sunday. For the latest updates on any event delays, visit our Weather Page for live updates, call our Weather Hotline at 314-408-4900, check your email, or check our social media channels.
Live in St. Charles? Learn more about Sunday 9/22 ROAD CLOSURES HERE.
Event Weekend Schedule
Saturday, September 21
- 8 AM - 12 PM | Kids Challenge
- 4 PM - 7 PM | Taste the Cause with live music from The Mighty Pines (FREE to all registered riders/spinners. Purchase additional tickets here.)
- 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM | Inspirational Program & Fireworks (FREE and open to all)
- Can't make it in person? CLICK HERE for the Live Stream
Sunday, September 22
- 6 AM | Breakfast begins for riders
- 7 AM - 9:45 AM | All rides depart the Family Arena
- 8:30 AM - 11 AM | Spin sessions in the Spin Zone
- 10:30 AM - 4 PM | Lunch and 15 year celebration
See the full schedule HERE.
For Packet Pick up info click HERE.
Explore the weekend food menus HERE.
Ride Village is open to all. Attendees must park in the General Parking lot. Once parked follow the walkway to the main entrance in Ride Village.
- Rider/Spinner Credentials
- In order to enjoy all the amenities of Pedal the Cause weekend, riders and spinners MUST wear their wristband at all times. Your wristband is in your packet which you can get at the Pick Up/Registration Tent.
- Spectators
- Spectators are welcome to join all weekend and share in the special moments with family and friends. Entry into Ride Village is free.
- If spectators wish to eat at Taste the Cause they will be required to purchase a ticket HERE.
- If spectators would like to eat on Sunday, food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase.
- Parking
- Click HERE to access parking info and maps.
All food and drinks included for all registered riders and spinners all weekend!
Saturday, Sept 21: Enjoy food from the best restaurants in St. Louis at Taste the Cause!
- Check out the menu HERE
- Beverages by 4 Hands Brewing, Fitz’s Root Beer and PepsiCo
Sunday, Sept 22:
- Breakfast provided by Companion and Kaldi’s Coffee
- Lunch from Pappy's Smokehouse, Balkan Treat Box, Hi-Pointe Drive-In and Chicken Out
- Beverages by 4 Hands Brewing, Fitz’s Root Beer and PepsiCo
No weapons or firearms are permitted inside the event footprint. We reserve the right to refuse entrance at our sole discretion.
No smoking of any kind is allowed on the event footprint.
Packet Pick Up
Riders and Spinners can pick up their Rider Packets at the Packet Pick Up and Registration Tent at the Family Arena at the times listed below. Please bring identification with you to Packet Pick Up.
- Friday, September 20 | 7 AM - 12 PM
- Group Packet Pick Up available at this time only. Click HERE for details.
- Saturday, September 21 | 4 - 8 PM
- Sunday, September 22 | 6 - 10 AM
Top fundraisers (Yellow Jersey, Breakaway, Road Warrior and Podium) can skip the line and head straight to the Top Fundraiser Pick Up line located on the far right side in the main registration tent at the Family Arena!
Group Packet Pick Up is available on Friday, September 20 from 7 AM - 12 PM only. Click HERE for details and to fill out the necessary form.
Start Times & Courses
- Riders and spinners will receive an email from 'Pedal the Cause' on Monday, September 16 with their specific start time and wave.
- Start times will also be included on bike tags in rider's packet.
- Please stay in your wave and leave at your assigned time so we can optimize our refueling stations, tags photos, rider tracking and safety.
- All riders from your team riding the same course are placed into the same start wave for that specific course.
Riders and spinners will receive an email from 'Pedal the Cause' on Monday, September 16 with their specific start time and wave.
- 7:00 AM - Century Ride (100 miles)
- 7:20 AM - Metric Century (62 miles)
- 7:45 AM - Big Hitter Wave 1 (52 miles)
- 8:00 AM - Big Hitter Wave 2 (52 miles)
- 8:20 AM - PTC Pacer Wave 1 (30 miles)
- 8:30 AM - PTC Pacer Wave 2 (30 miles)
- 8:45 AM - Ted Jones Katy Classic (30 miles)
- 9:00 AM - PTC Classic Wave 1 (21 miles)
- 9:15 AM - PTC Classic Wave 2 (21 miles)
- 9:30 AM - PTC Circuit (10 miles)
- 9:45 AM - Two County Cruiser (15 miles)
Courses will be marked with ORANGE spray paint and directional signage. Police and volunteers will be stationed at key intersections directing traffic. Riders should be familiar with their own course cues.
To review or download your course's specific cues click HERE.
You can download your course on your Garmin or similar device WITHOUT a Ride GPS Premium account.
For full instructions click HERE.
8 refueling stations are located throughout the courses, providing hydration and snacks for riders.
Refueling station locations include:
- Helmet (mandatory)
- Your bike tag and helmet sticker from your Rider Packet (we need BOTH to capture course photos)
- Cell phone for emergency use only (in a zip lock bag, carry with you)
- Identification, money/credit card
- Water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Lip balm
- Tuned-up bike with extra tube and hand pump/CO2 cartridges in case of a flat
- Cycling shoes, cycling shorts and/or tights, cycling shirt or jersey, socks, gloves and any other gear you need to keep you comfortable on the road
On-course SAG drivers as well as stationary mechanical support at Refueling Stations is provided to all riders. If you need help, call SAG support at 314-279-4566.
In a medical emergency, call 911 first and then alert SAG.
Download the app RaceJoy, for one-click help from our SAG drivers.
Pedal the Cause is a ride, not a race!
Ride at your own pace. Riders, you are your own best advocate for safety!
Learn more about rider safety and the rules of the road HERE.
All Pedal the Cause riders and spinners receive a medal!
Medals can be picked up post-ride at the bike corral exit by the bleachers.
Parking
All attendees must enter the Family Arena parking lot from Arena Parkway using the South Entrance and follow the volunteers directing traffic. Free parking is available to all attendees.
Follow signs upon arrival for "Top Fundraiser Parking."
We recommend that top fundraisers use the LEFT lane when approaching the Family Arena. Once you have passed the General Parking Entrance, move into the RIGHT lane to access Arena parking via the South Entrance.
Bike Corral & Support
All riders are welcome to leave their bikes in the bike corral during the times listed below. Drop it off Friday or Saturday for an easy departure Sunday. The corral and event footprint feature 24-hour monitoring provided by professional security. All bikes must be claimed no later than 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Bike Corral Hours:
- Friday, 9/20 | 7 AM - 12 PM
- Saturday, 9/21 | 4 PM - 8 PM
- Sunday, 9/22 | 6 AM - 4 PM
Check out the Course section to learn more about refueling stations, SAG support and our GPS tracking app RaceJoy!
Here are the locations of all our on course refueling stations:
Spin Zone
Check your registration confirmation email for a reminder which shift you registered for.
Spin shift times are:
- 1 HOUR
- Session 1 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM
- Session 2 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
- 2 HOUR
- 8:30 - 11:00 AM (with a break from 9:30 - 10 AM)
Kids Challenge
Kids ages 3-13 can help create a world without cancer too at the Pedal the Cause Kids Challenge on Saturday, September 21 at the Family Arena!
Schedule:
- 8 AM | Check in opens
- 8:30 - 11 AM | All rides
- 8 AM - 12pm | The Discovery Zone with fun and games for the entire family!
For shift times and registration info click HERE.
Thanks to our 2024 Discovery Zone partners, including:
- 501 Legion
- Abra Kid Abra
- Amp Up Action Park
- Build-A-Bear
- Cancer Support Community
- Duo Dogs, Inc
- Enchanted Events
- Fitz’s Root Beer
- Family Golf and Learning Center
- Gateway Grizzlies
- Girl Scouts of Eastern MO
- Go Ape
- HI NRG
- Hot Box Cookies
- Illumina
- Pfizer
- Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park
- Siteman Cancer Center
- St. Louis Children’s Hospital
- St. Louis Union Station
- The Magic House
- Upper Limits
Photos & Team Photos
Complimentary team photos are available at the bleachers by the Start/ Finish line.
You must reserve a time slot for team photos! COMPLETE THIS FORM to reserve your spot. Time photo slots will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Team Photo times:-
- Saturday 9/21 | 4:00 - 6:30 PM
- Sunday 9/22 | 6:30 AM – 2 PM
Our friends at Big River Running will be capturing photos along the way on all our courses. You will be emailed a link to your course photos post-event.
Make sure to wear you bike tag AND helmet sticker so we can identify you!
The official photo will take place on Saturday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the bleachers/ team photo area followed by a procession to the main stage area at 6:55 p.m. Please wear your shirt for the photo!
More information for our Living Proof is available HERE.
We love to see Pedal the Cause from your perspective!
Share your photos and videos from your Pedal experience with us by tagging us on social media (@pedalthecause on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn) or upload them directly to us HERE.
PTC Shop
Stop by the PTC Shop to stock up on our new 2024 Pedal the Cause merchandise including T-shirts, cycling gear, pullovers, hats, tote bags and much more! The shop is located next to the Packet Pick Up/Registration Tent.
Shop Hours
Friday: 7 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM, 4-8 PM
Sunday: 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Road Warriors earn a $100 PTC Shop credit! Either use this online at anytime, or in our shop event weekend by telling the volunteers at checkout your coupon code.
NOTE: This credit must be used all at once, we cannot issue partial credits.
Living Proof
All Living Proof who are registered for our event will receive this year's Living Proof shirt in the mail in early September. If you do not receive one before event weekend you may pick one up at the Siteman Cancer Center/Siteman Kids tent.
Extra shirts for family and friends are available for purchase for $15 at the PTC Shop during our event.
This year’s Living Proof shirt was designed by cancer survivor and professional graphic designer Andy Palombo. Thank you Andy!
Every year, we bring our Living Proof front and center to honor them with a processional to being our Inspiration Program on Saturday night. It is a moment not to be missed!
This year’s processional will take place on Saturday, September 21 at 6:55 p.m, immediately following the Living Proof photo.
Inspired
We love to see Pedal the Cause from your perspective!
Share your photos and videos from your Pedal experience with us by tagging us on social media (@pedalthecause on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn) or upload them directly to us HERE.
Join the Live Stream of the Inspirational Program on Saturday, September 21 starting at 6:40pm
CLICK HERE for the Live Stream.
Volunteers
Volunteering at Pedal the Cause is a great opportunity for service groups and individuals who want to show their community spirit! We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers for giving their time, energy and talents, and we recognize the valuable role they play in PTC weekend.
Expect an email on Monday, September 16th with your volunteer shift info.
Click HERE to see volunteer opportunities and to register to volunteer.
If you are scheduled to work a volunteer shift during event weekend, you will need to check in at the big Keeley Volunteer Tent located right inside Ride Village’s Main entrance fifteen minutes prior to your shift.
If you are volunteering offsite, please arrive 15 minutes early at your designated location and check in with your volunteer leader to get a t-shirt and instructions. If you are a refueling station volunteer, you do not need to check in at the Volunteer Tent, go right to your refueling station and check in with your volunteer leader.
Please check out with your volunteer leader before leaving your volunteer shift.
Please park in the general parking lot and walk through the main entrance.
Please dress appropriately for an outdoor event including layering clothes, comfortable closed toed shoes, sunscreen, hats, raingear, etc. Every volunteer will receive a blue Pedal the Cause Volunteer T-shirt!
We suggest bringing:
- A water bottle (we will have water available to refill)
- Sunscreen
- A hat & sunglasses
Snacks and cold water are available for volunteers at the Keeley Volunteer Tent in the lounge area all weekend.
Meals are not provided to volunteers unless you are registered for a double shift (at least 6 hours).
What else will be at Pedal the Cause?
Pedal the Cause will feature a special Honor Field at our event to allow fundraisers, donors and supporters of Pedal the Cause to share a message to loved ones battling cancer or in memory of those we've lost.
Purchase your sign HERE by Thursday, September 5.
Why do you GIVE 100%? In the heart of Ride Village will be our iconic Wall of Inspiration. Everyone invited to leave a personal message sharing why they GIVE 100% for a world without cancer. This wall represents the many reasons why Pedal the Cause is so important to our community and recognizes those who are living with cancer and those whose memory we honor. We encourage everyone to take time out of your weekend to sign it, take it in and to be inspired.
Fundraising
More questions? Check out our registration and fundraising FAQs or get in touch with us.