Visiting the Grove

Lodging

Our Official Host Hotel- For Racers and Fans

http://www.residenceinnstlouisdowntown.comThe Tour de Grove is proud to offer special event rates at the Residence Inn by Marriott St. Louis Downtown. The property is situated only a few miles from each of The Tour de Grove venues- and has many amenities that will benefit the racers and fans who will be staying in St. Louis for the duration of the Tour de Grove.

Please note that each of these rooms comes with full kitchen and separate areas for sleeping areas for sleeping, eating and relaxing. Each suite includes  sofa sleeper in addition to king or queen beds. The hotel is smoke-free, offers laundry, complimentary hot breakfast, free wireless hi-speed internet and a convenient Market and Bar. Additionally, all Tour de Grove guests will have complimentary parking.  The Residence Inn- St. Louis Downtown Hotel is a presenting sponsor of The Tour de Grove.

For special Tour de Grove room rates- please click HERE.

525 S. Jefferson Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63103 USA
Phone:  1-314-289-7500

Get on your bicycle and Get in the Grove!

Sunday June 13th, Ride to the Grove- St. Louis Open Streets

Open Streets combines elements of your neighborhood block party, a day at the gym, and a relaxing weekend morning. It’s a chance to exercise, an opportunity to people watch, and a great time to enjoy our region’s wonderful spring and fall weather.

The events take a continuous public space – our City’s streets – and opens it up for joggers and cyclists, adults and kids, tourists and residents to enjoy!  So come on out to take advantage of this FREE event.

June 13th from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.  The route connects downtown St. Louis, the Grand Center and Forest Park.  From Tour de Grove head North on Vandeventer to join in the activities!

The St. Louis Open Streets will provide the perfect way to ride to the Tour de Grove- literally paving the way to Vandeventer Ave and then south to Manchester and the bicycle races. Click here for more information!

June 13th, Trailnet’s Bike St. Louis City Tour

Sunday, June 13th from 8:30 am – 10:00 am starting at Anheuser-Busch, One Busch Place, St. Louis, MO 63118 (map)
Routes: 21, 27 or 34 miles
Terrain: Flat to rolling with some moderate hills
Features: Pedal the Bike St. Louis route, a project of Great Rivers Greenway, on this urban ride that features some of St. Louis’ distinct destinations: Soulard, Lafayette Park, Tower Grove Park, and the Central West End and includes a portion of the St. Louis “Open Streets” event – a new program that will open six miles of City streets for cyclists, skaters, pedestrians and joggers to enjoy free of automobile traffic. The route also includes a stop at the Velodrome; take a spin if you dare! This urban ride is recommended for experienced cyclists. And…Post Ride- head over to The Grove for World Class entertainment!
Directions: From St. Louis take I-55 south and exit at Arsenal St. (#206 C) and go left. At S. Broadway turn left and then left on Lynch St. Parking lot is on your left.
Fees: $8 Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Child
In partnership with: Great Rivers Greenway and The City of St. Louis
Flyer: bikestlcityflyer.pdf

Valet Bicycle Parking

Ride and Roll to the grove and take advantage of our Valet Bicycle Parking provided by Team Saint Louis. You can set your mind and body free and wander around the Tour de Grove with the peace of mind that can only come from a safe and secure bicycle.  For only $2 you can park it- both Saturday Night and Sunday Day (Sorry, no overnight Valet). Valet Bicycle Parking will be located just past Turn 1- at the intersection of Boyle Ave and Manchester Ave.
Team Saint Louis exists to educate the GLSBT community and promote a healthy lifestyle through participation in local, national and international sporting competitions. It’s values include providing an environment free of discrimination in any form and encouraging athletes to perform at their personal best. Furthermore, TSL seeks to foster a safe environment in which individuals are encouraged to express themselves freely through athletic and cultural endeavors. Boo ya!

Grove Links!

Dining

  • Atomic Cowboy
  • Sweetie Pie’s
  • Everest Café
  • The Gramophone
  • Sanctuaria
  • Tower Public House
  • Novak’s

Shopping and Other Services