Saint Joseph Trail Alliance

05/17/2026

Shoutout to all of our AMAZING volunteers that came out and helped us give Corby South some much needed love today! We widened and cleaned out the trailhead, added some arrow signs to help direct traffic from the parking lot to the trailhead, and widened a bunch of corridor. If you missed today but still want to help out, let us know and we’ll get you set up with some equipment! 🙌🏼🌳🪚

05/17/2026

Another successful Adopt-a-Parkway Trash Pickup Day in the books! 🧤🗑️🌱

Today, we covered the Northwest Parkway from Corby Pond to the Northside Complex/Krug Park entrance. While it wasn’t quite as trashy as we expected (a good problem to have 😎), we still removed 10 bags of garbage from one of the most beautiful stretches in town.

Huge thanks to Emily Shook, Tommy Marietta, and Rhonda Jacobs for helping keep our parkway clean, green, and looking sharp. 💚

Special shoutout to Emily for today’s weirdest find... a shellfish hanging out in the rain overflow on the parkway?! 🦐😂

Seriously though... can anyone explain that one?

Our next cleanup is scheduled for June 13th! Stay tuned for start time and any rainout updates. The plan is to begin at the Northside Complex and work our way toward Corby Pond.✨

05/15/2026

Happy Bike to Work Day! 🚴💼☀️

🚲To everyone rolling to work today: enjoy the ride, soak up the fresh air, and start your day with a few extra smiles per mile. Wear your helmet, stay visible, follow the rules of the road, and keep the rubber side down.

🚗To our friends behind the wheel: thanks for sharing the road! Please slow down, stay alert for cyclists, and give at least 6 feet when passing. A little extra space goes a long way.❤️

See you on the streets and trails!

Reminder! Group Ride tonight 5:30 leaving from Tubes Bike Shop

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05/13/2026

🚴‍♀️🌞 May is National Bike Month 🌞🚴‍♂️

Whether you’re ripping singletrack, cruising parkways, commuting downtown, or just out collecting smiles-per-mile, let’s keep the trails and roads safe for everyone. ✌️

🪧 Road reminders:
• Ride with traffic and obey traffic signs/signals
• Use lights and reflectors when riding at night 🌙💡
• Signal your turns and ride predictably
• Helmets may not be required by law, but your noodle will thank you 🧠⛑️

🚵 MTB etiquette:
• Mountain bikers yield to hikers
• Downhill riders yield to uphill riders

🪧 Urban trail etiquette:
• Cyclists yield to walkers and runners
• Call out “On your left!” when passing 👋
• Slow down around blind corners and crowded areas

Need gear, a tune-up, or just some cool humans to hang with? Support our besties at: Tubes Bike Shop and Horizon Cycling

🎉 Celebrate Bike to Work Day on May 15th! After work, join the SJTA at Tubes for a group ride:

🕠 5:30 PM roll out
🚲 Easy pace
🙌 No-drop cruise around town
⏱️ About a 1-hour round trip

Come ride bikes, make friends, and enjoy the finest two-wheeled shenanigans St. Joe has to offer. 💚

05/11/2026

We had a blast at our first Saturday Social of the season this past weekend! Shoutout to our amazing volunteers that make events like this possible! 🚲🌭

05/09/2026

🌿🚮 BIG NEWS FROM THE TRAIL CREW 🚮🌿

The Saint Joseph Trail Alliance has officially joined the Adopt a Parkway Program with St. Joseph Parks and Recreation!

We’ll be helping care for the Northwest Parkway corridor from Corby Pond all the way to Krug Park by organizing litter cleanups and helping keep one of our city’s scenic routes looking sharp. ✨

This program gives community groups a chance to roll up their sleeves and help keep our parks, parkways, and trails clean, welcoming, and full of hometown pride. A cleaner community makes a huge impact for everyone who lives, rides, runs, walks, and visits here. 🌎🚴‍♀️🌳

Our scheduled SJTA cleanup days are:

🗑️ May 17 - 9AM, meet at Corby Pond Pavilion (by the restrooms)
🗑️ June 13 - Meetup time and location tbd
🗑️ July 11 - Meetup time and locations tbd

This is a perfect way to help beautify our park system without wielding a weed-eater or chainsaw... unless that’s your thing, in which case we should introduce you to our workday crew. 😄🪚

Come hang out, grab some trash bags, and help us keep St. Joe looking trail-tastic. 💚

05/05/2026

We’re excited to announce our new Adopt-A-Trail Program!

This program is all about giving our local riders and trail users a chance to take pride in the trails they love most. Whether it’s your favorite stretch of flowy singletrack or that section you ride every week, you can “adopt” it and help keep it in great shape all season long by trimming back pesky overgrowth and clearing deadfall.

In return for donating your time, volunteers will receive a Saint Joseph Trail Alliance t-shirt and access to all the tools you’ll need—available for pick up at Horizon Cycling. We’ll also provide guidance to make sure everyone feels confident maintaining trails the right way.

Interested in getting involved? Shoot us a message and let us know which section of trail you’re interested in adopting.

Let’s work together to keep our trails riding great all season long. Many hands make light work!

04/10/2026

Mark your calendars for Friday, May 15th and join us for Bike to Work Day!

All participants receive a free bag and t shirt, available for pickup at Tubes Bike Shop or Horizon Cycling. Plus, you'll get access to a special event is in the works with more details coming soon!
Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/g/fqPiXLwrXN

12/10/2025

’Twas the Night Before the Holiday Park Ride 🎄🚴✨

’Twas the night before the group ride, and all through the town,
The bikes sat in silence, all cleaned up and down. 🚲✨
The lights on their chargers, the sweaters laid out, 🔋🧥
Tomorrow’s big ride had us all buzzing about. 🌟

Excitement is rising, as 6 PM draws near, 😄🎁
River Bluff Brewery will kick off the cheer! 🍻🎄
Then onward to Krug Park, through arches so bright, 🌈🌌
A festive-lit loop on a cold winter night. ❄️🚴‍♂️💡

Holiday peeps dreaming of rides side by side, 😴🚲
Glow sticks, laughter, and holiday pride. 😂✨
With one sleep left before this yearly delight, 🌙🎄
Happy Holiday Park Ride Eve to all, and to all a good night! 💚🎉🚴‍♀️

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11/27/2025

From all of us at the Saint Joseph Trail Alliance, Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍂

This season, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what we’re truly grateful for—and at the top of that list is you.

We’re thankful for every one of our friends, volunteers, trail stewards, riders, runners, hikers, and wanderers. For the familiar faces who’ve been with us for years, and for the brand-new friends we’ve met along the way. You’re the reason our trails feel like home.

Wishing all of you a day filled with warmth, gratitude, and maybe even a little time outside. 🌲🚴‍♂️🧡

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11/08/2025

💚 We Want Your Feedback! 💚

Huge thanks to everyone who came out for the River Bluff Trails mini Fest! 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌲

We’re already dreaming up the next event — but first, we want to hear from YOU.

Tell us what you loved (and what we can do better) in our quick survey below 👇

Hey trail friends! 👋 We’re still grinning ear to ear after a successful River Bluff Trails mini Fest — and that’s all thanks to YOU! We want to start big picture — how did it feel to be part of the Mini Fest? Your honest take helps us understand what worked and what could use a tune-up.