December 19th, 2026

Bike Stop Cafe: 701 S Riverside Dr

🎉 Tony’s Birthday Ride:

The Annual KOOL YULE! 🎉 WE ROLL at 3:00 PM

It’s the ride you wait for all year long! Join us for our annual Kool Yule: a festive, casual, multi-bike-type cruise through Historic St. Charles during the most magical time of year.

Downtown St. Charles is famous for its holiday charm: twinkling lights, brick streets, carolers, and dozens of costumed characters celebrating traditions from around the world. And together, we’ll turn it into our own Holiday Bike Parade!

🚫 Note: This event is not kid-friendly.

🎄 HOW TO GET FESTIVE

Deck yourself (and your bike!) out in full holiday cheer—think BIKE BLING.

Battery-powered lights work great, costumes are encouraged, and all holiday traditions are welcome. Bring your Menorah, Ganesh, Kwanzaa candles, celestial sparkle, or classic Christmas gear. The more lights, the better!

Need a bike? Rentals available: www.bikestopcafes.com

📍 WHEN & WHERE

Meet at: Bike Stop Café

701 S Riverside Drive

Arrive before 3 PM if you need time to decorate.

We’ll enjoy a relaxed MTB/hybrid-friendly ride along the Katy Trail, the brick streets of historic St. Charles, and the easy riverfront paths. This is a rolling party, not a workout—expect photo stops, chatting, and good vibes.

🌟 THE BIG FINISH

We’ll roll into Main Street just before dusk, right as the lights and carolers bring the street to life. Expect cheers, photos, and our own glowing bike parade. Bring some candy to hand out if you’d like!

Afterward, join us back at Bike Stop Café for dinner and drinks by the patio fire.

🎁 WHAT TO BRING

Holiday bike decorations (lights, bells, garland, singing Santas… go wild!)

Warm layers & gloves

Holiday costume (optional but awesome)

Drink, adult beverage or snack to share

Spare tube & bike lights

Candy cane socks, dancing Santas, whatever brings joy!

⛈️ If weather turns bad (rain/sleet), we will cancel.