Pedal the Puzzle Event to Benefit Two Nonprofits

A 58-mile bicycle riding event that goes through Rockwoods Reservation and Greensfelder Park to The Legends subdivision in Eureka has bike enthusiasts anxious for May 18. The event will start at 8 a.m. that day in St. Albans at Mable Lane and St. Albans Road. The Pedal The Puzzle event is presented by Life Time Fitness, with the assistance of multiple sponsors.

A volunteer representative of the group asked permission for the event from the Eureka Board of Aldermen at Tuesday's board meeting.

Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Moving Kids Off the Spectrum and the Life Time Foundation. The mission is to assist families treating the causes of autism spectrum disorders.

A donation of $49 is requested prior to May 1; $59 per adult participant after that date. Life Time Fitness members are asked to donate $39 per person. A $9 per child fee, for those 7 years and older, can be secured with each paid adult.

A shorter, 28-mile route will start at Bassett and Bouquet roads in Wildwood and go through Rockwoods Reservation.

A 20-minute crit around St. Albans Lake also will be held for 7- to 9-year-olds will start at noon. A 25-minute crit around the lake also will be held for those who 10 to 12 year old.

The carnival portion is slated for 1-3 p.m. on May 18. Food from Annie Gunn's Smokehouse and Wines by Malmaison will be available. The rest of the carnival will include:

• Bounce houses
• Yoga obstacle course by Kid Partners Yoga
• BIC stand up paddle boards and Hobie MirageDrive kayaks by St. Louis Sail & Paddle
• Kids performance testing by Athletes Unlimited
• Bean bag toss by Kidscando
• Building station by Home Depot
• Face painting by the Fulton School of St. Albans
• Legoland by Malmasion
• Bicycle safety (bring your own bike) by Revolution Cycles
• Music exploration by Music Talks
• Firetruck by Boles Fire Protection District
• Ambulance by Meramec Ambulance District

Activity prices range from free to $5, with all donations appreciated.