Bike Bus to the St. Louis Symphony

2026 Symphony Bike Bus
Join our bike bus to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's free concert in Forest Park on Wednesday, Sept 16. Beat the traffic and ride with a group to the concert and back! We have several routes planned across the city, with timed stops along the way to get you there and back with confidence.
The St. Louis Coalition to Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians will be running several Bike Bus routes across the City, each on a timed schedule with published stops to make catching us easy. We have six routes planned (view here):

• Francis Park / Maplewood Route: Starts in Francis Park, with stops at Lindenwood Park, Sutton Loop Park, and St. Mary's Hospital
• Carondelet / Tower Grove Route: Starts in Carondelet Park, with stops at Marquette Park, Gravois Park, Tower Grove Park, and Cortex
• Cherokee Route: Starts in Benton Park and joins the Carondelet / Tower Grove route in Gravois Park
• Downtown / CWE Route: Starts at the Arch, with stops at City Hall, Soccer Stadium, SLU, and Cortex
• U City Route: Starts in Heman Park with a stop at the Olin Library on the Wash U campus
• Clayton Route: Starts in Shaw Park, with stops in Wydown Park and Demun Park

Detailed schedule and map are included here. All the rides arrive at Art Hill in Forest Park at 6pm, and depart at 8:45pm to return along the same route.

Plan ahead to be safe! Please note that this will be a public ride on open city streets, with all the risk that entails. Each rider is responsible for their own safety. Lights, a helmet, and lock are strongly encouraged, and a bell is helpful. Schedule and route are subject to change.

The ride is free and open to the public.

Tips:

• Pump your tires, check your brakes, and take your bike for a test ride before the concert to make sure it is in good shape
• Arrive at your stop 5 minutes early, and double-check the schedule a few days before the ride for any last minute changes
• Remember who your ride leader is, so you can follow them for the ride back from the concert
• Seating on Art Hill is in the grass, so you may want to bring something to sit on

Questions? Get in touch at stlcp2@gmail.com