Route 66 State Park
The home course for the Route 66 Shakedown Series is located at Route 66 State Park outside of Eureka, MO. The 1.9 mile loop is pancake flat, snaking through open fields and tree canopies alike. The setting for 4 out of our 6 races in 2026 offers a maneagable course for new road racers, yet is varied enough to challenge seasoned competitors to ask that age old question: "Should I risk it all for a breakaway, or sit in for the final sprint?" Race #1 = Sat, March 28 // Race #2 = Sun, April 19 // Race #3 = Sat, May 9 // Final Race #6 = Sat, Aug 29 (the weekend before the Gateway Cup!)
Carondelet Park
Nestled in the beautiful Holly Hills Neighborhood of urban St. Louis, Carondelet Park has hosted hundreds of criterium races throughout the decades. The Vann Knight Tuesday Night World Championship p/b Big Shark Bicycles is a weekly staple in the STL race scene annually from March to September. In 2026, the 66 Series will put its own special twist on this storied race course. Race #4 = Sat, June 13
TBD
The 66 Series directors are selecting from a few course options in the St. Louis Metro area for Race 5. Once the location is finalized, we will update the course information...stay tuned! Race #5 = (tentatively) Sat, July 11