Wild Trak Cycling Club is currently hosting Saturday morning casual rides along the public bicycle paths in our local Alton, IL area. The rides are tailored toward beginners new to cycling along roadways with vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic furniture present.

Before the morning tour our leaders, Mark and Sam, go over basic safety guidelines which we practice while out on the route. The lessons include: hand signals (turn signals, slowing, cars up, cars back, etc…) how to manage railroad track crossings, where to ride in the traffic lanes, when to call out obstacles in the path and other safe group riding practices.

L to R: Mark, Leslie, Katie, and Justin (background) have just safely navigated over the railroad tracks on the River Road.

The Saturday Morning Casual rides start and end at Wild Trak Bikes. FREE is the cost with 9:00 am being departure time and rides lasting around one to two hours group depending. They are open to all cyclists regardless of age and skill level with families encouraged to come out and enjoy riding with a group.

Kevin and Sam riding past the Piasa Bird

The route always includes great views of the scenic Mississippi river and surrounding bluffs and local attractions. We look forward to spreading the word about cycling safely in our area. Any Saturday you get the chance come out and have a ride with us.