Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society

All rides of the Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society are free to members of Hostelling International and $3 for non-members.

While BABES rides are open to cyclists of all skill levels, it's helpful if you feel comfortable with reading maps and following road signs before attending one of our rides. But if you aren't, we will help you become a more self-sufficient cyclist!

Help out a good cause

As most of you know, Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society regular Gerry Frierdich, a noted photographer, was critically injured in August 2007 when a pickup truck struck Gerry while he was riding his recumbent bicycle on South Green Mount Road in Belleville, Ill.

The BABES, in conjunction with The Touring Cyclist bicycle shop in Fairview Heights and friends and family of Gerry, are putting on a benefit bicycle ride for him on Sunday, June 1, at Central Junior High School in Belleville.

For more details, including online registration and making a donation to the Gerard Frierdich Trust Fund, visit the ride's Web site: http://www.chiefgetwell.com/roadtorecovery.htm

Wednesday Evening Rides begin!

The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society's 2008 season begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the Metro-East Park and Recreation District offices at 100 United Drive in Collinsville, Ill. Jerry Whittle will lead us on the trails of Madison County during our Wednesday Evening Rides in April. For more information about our events, visit our Ride Calendar.

We expect to have to resume our winery and Ice Cream Social Rides in the spring.

In July 2004, Bicycling Magazine included the BABES Wednesday Evening Rides in its "Bikes on the Loose" feature of great club rides from throughout the country. We were honored to be on the list.

For other rides sponsored by the Gateway Council of Hostelling International, check out the monthly calendar.

BABES maps available online

As a service to St. Louis-area cyclists, BABES ride leaders are sharing maps of their favorite routes in the metro-east. Illinois always has been a favorite destination for St. Louis-area cyclists because of its scenic, low-traffic country roads. You can download the maps on our Maps page.

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All rides of the Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society are free to members of Hostelling International and $3 for non-members. While BABES rides are open to cyclists of all skill levels, it's helpful if you feel comfortable with reading maps and following road signs before attending one of our rides. But if you aren't, we will help you become a more self-sufficient cyclist! Sign up here if you would like to get our Ride Schedule and News and Notes e-mailed to you and participate in our online forum at STLBiking.com! powered by Dada Mail		Help out a good cause As most of you know, Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society regular Gerry Frierdich, a noted photographer, was critically injured in August 2007 when a pickup truck struck Gerry while he was riding his recumbent bicycle on South Green Mount Road in Belleville, Ill. The BABES, in conjunction with The Touring Cyclist bicycle shop in Fairview Heights and friends and family of Gerry, are putting on a benefit bicycle ride for him on Sunday, June 1, at Central Junior High School in Belleville. For more details, including online registration and making a donation to the Gerard Frierdich Trust Fund, visit the ride's Web site: http://www.chiefgetwell.com/roadtorecovery.htm Wednesday Evening Rides begin! The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society's 2008 season begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the Metro-East Park and Recreation District offices at 100 United Drive in Collinsville, Ill. Jerry Whittle will lead us on the trails of Madison County during our Wednesday Evening Rides in April. For more information about our events, visit our Ride Calendar. We expect to have to resume our winery and Ice Cream Social Rides in the spring. In July 2004, Bicycling Magazine included the BABES Wednesday Evening Rides in its "Bikes on the Loose" feature of great club rides from throughout the country. We were honored to be on the list. For other rides sponsored by the Gateway Council of Hostelling International, check out the monthly calendar. BABES maps available online As a service to St. Louis-area cyclists, BABES ride leaders are sharing maps of their favorite routes in the metro-east. Illinois always has been a favorite destination for St. Louis-area cyclists because of its scenic, low-traffic country roads. You can download the maps on our Maps page.
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