Ride Weekend

September 19 & 20, 2026

Thousands of Participants.

Two Days. One Goal.

A World Without Cancer.

We’re gearing up for our 17th year of creating a world without cancer on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Celebrate on Saturday, ride on Sunday and share the unparalleled Pedal the Cause experience with our community!

Pedal the Cause 2026 will feature 7 course options (6 road and 1 gravel), our signature Spin Zone, our Inspired virtual participation option and our Kids Challenge over 2 days of celebratory family fun.

2026 Schedule

All events take place at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri

Saturday

September 19, 2026

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Kids Challenge

Sponsored by Ameren

4 – 7 p.m.
Packet Pickup, Registration, PTC Shop, Bike Maintenance, Bike Corral and Pedal Partner Alley
4 – 7 p.m.
Taste the Cause

Food & drink from the St. Louis region's top restaurants and community building

CLICK HERE for more info about Taste!

4 – 7 p.m.

Live music from The Alex Rich Band

6:40 - 6:55 p.m.

Living Proof Photo & Processional

7 – 7:45 p.m.

Inspirational Program and fireworks sponsored by Enterprise Bank & Trust

Sunday

September 20, 2026

6 – 10 a.m.

Breakfast Bar, Late Packet Pickup, Bike Maintenance and Rental


Thank you to our Sunday Breakfast Partners

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7 – 9:45 a.m.
Rides Depart

8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Lindsey’s Spin Zone

sponsored by the Ray B. Marglous Family Foundation

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

PTC Shop
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Post-Ride lunch and celebration


Thank you to our Sunday Lunch Partners

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11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Live music from Yacht Rockers

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Join us for delicious food and drink from the St. Louis region's best restaurants.

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Watch our 2025 Event Video

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100% of participant-raised donations seed, speed and lead cutting-edge cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center & Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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