Cyclists from around the world will gather in St. Louis over Labor Day weekend for the 2023 Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup. Professional cyclists will be making their way to St. Louis for the 2023 Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup , a series of races that will take place over Labor Day weekend starting Friday, Sept. 1, and concluding Monday, Sept. 4th.
The four-day races span four St. Louis neighborhoods including Lafayette Square, The Hill, Francis Park (St. Louis Hills), and Benton Park. The Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup will be welcoming up to 300 professional racers, 150 men and 150 women.
Nine races will take place each day — beginning with amateur competitions that cyclists of all ages, skill levels and abilities can participate in. Each day will conclude with professional men’s and women’s competitions.
"The Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup is an exciting event for cyclists and spectators alike,” Mike Weiss, event organizer and owner of St. Louis-based Big Shark Bicycle Company, said in a statement. “The speed and skill of the cyclists takes first time fans by surprise, and always impresses.
"St. Louisans appreciate sports, and they recognize that they are seeing something special. Our announcers are the best in the business, and the crowd gets pulled into the action and informed by the ‘play-by-play.’ You can’t help but cheer. That’s why we’re the best sports city in the country.”
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