Meet Allison Gray

Congratulations to Allison Gray, who just finished riding all 135 miles of greenways! She set this goal to celebrate her 40th birthday. She rode the final mile November 2, less than three months after she started her quest:

“Having a focused goal of completing all the greenways not only got me out of my neighborhood, but also pushed me to get out of my comfort zone in a lot of ways. I had the chance to explore a lot of areas of the St. Louis region that I hadn’t been before or had only experienced driving past in my car. Getting to see these areas from my bike was an experience that I won’t forget. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to use the trails for exercise and a fun challenge. But I also know that these paths serve a more essential role for many people in the community, offering safe routes for commuting, errands, and everyday life. As Great Rivers Greenway continues to expand, I look forward to discovering even more of our region by bike and seeing firsthand the positive impacts that these trails have on St. Louis.”

Do you want to try and walk or ride all 135 miles of greenways? Download Allison’s custom PowerPoint tracker here and her Excel greenway mileage tracker here.