Day 2: Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Tour de Francis Park
Presented by Renaissance Financial
This historic neighborhood is host to the second leg of the Gateway Cup — Tour de Francis Park! Francis Park, named after David Rowland Francis — President of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (the 1904 World’s Fair), is known for its wide, tree lined streets and for having beautiful churches on every corner. Today the St. Louis Hills neighborhood showcases gingerbread bungalows, stately homes and some of the tidiest landscaping in St. Louis. Home to St. Louis cultural and iconic Ted Drewes—our homegrown ice cream oasis. We hope you enjoy the second stop on this Gateway Cup weekend! St. Louis Hills will be serving up delicious food and cold beverages until 6:00 p.m. Dig in!
Fast, wide, smooth, and FAST, the Tour de Francis Park is a series favorite. This long, 1.2 mile course, is full throttle – featuring one super fast downhill Turn 2 that sets up a long uphill drag to the Finish.
Racer parking will be at Bishop DuBourg High school, 5850 Eichelberger St.
SCHEDULE
| Start | Category | Distance | Entry Fee | Place/Prize | Field Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:15 a.m. | Gateway Cup Registration Opens- Ride to Unite Charity Ride Start | ||||
| 10:20 a.m. | Juniors (9-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18) | 25 min | FREE | 3/Boys/Girls/Medals | 50 |
| 10:50 a.m. | Cat 4/5 | 40 min | $62 | 3/Medals/Glory | 75 |
| 11:40 a.m. | Women 3/4/5 | 40 min | $62 | 6/$300 | 75 |
| 12:30 p.m. | Masters 50+/60+ Cat 1 - 4 | 40 min | $62 | 10/$400 per Age Group | 150 |
| 1:15 p.m. | Cat 3/4 | 50 min | $62 | 15/$500 | 150 |
| 2:10 p.m. | Masters 40+ Cat 1 - 4 | 50 min | $62 | 10/$500 | 150 |
| 3:10 p.m. | Cat 2/3 | 55 min | $62 | 15/$600 | 150 |
| 4:10 p.m. | Kids Races ($15 & suggested donation) | Sprint | N/A | Big Wheels - Age 12 | none |
| 4:30 p.m. | Women Pro/1/2 | 70 min | $72 | 20/$2000 | 150 |
| 5:40 p.m. | Men Pro/1 | 70 min | $72 | 20/$2000 | 150 |
1.3-mile rectangle bounded by Nottingham, Eichelberger, Tamm Ave and Donovan Avenue. From Hwy 40 or Hwy 44 take Hampton Avenue south. Right on Nottingham. Bingo!