STLRC – Upcoming Rides and Events

Participation in STLRC Rides & Hikes is at your own risk. STLRC assumes no liability.

All rides are free for St. Louis Recreational Cyclists members. Non-members must join by their second ride.

Starting Location: Waterloo, IL Walmart parking lot

Time of Departure:   10:30AM

Description:  After my dentist appointment we’ll have a scenic ride to Freeburg and a visit to Eckerts on the long route. We’ll have a NNE wind tailwind pushing us back from Eckerts to Waterloo.  No Eckerts Stop on the short route. I had to cut miles somewhere.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 1st Flight – 15 to 17 Average.  2nd Flight will be at a slightly reduced speed (13-14 mph avg.). We will cruise sometimes at 16-20 mph. Many times there are stretches where speeds will increase. Drafting – Yes  Distance – 46.6 or 52.5 miles  Climbing Elevation: 1444′ to 1785′ of climbing. This ride has rolling hills and some long grades.  Riding time: Approx. 4+ hours, time on course 4.5 hours.

2nd Flight:   Peggy Crump is leading  a 2nd Flight at a slightly reduced speed and/or distance on this ride.

Directions:

• I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge.
• Go right at Exit #6 towards Columbia/Hwy 3 south.
• Go for 9.1 miles to HH Road.
• Turn right on HH towards Walmart.
• Turn left at first street and then right into Walmart parking lot.

Cue Sheet:  Waterloo – Freeburg – Eckerts 46 or 52

Print cue sheet on both sides. Long return is on the back.

All participants are expected to bring either the cue sheet, a cycling computer with the ride’s  Navigation files and/or Smartphone with GPS link.  Riders should be able to find their way back if an unforeseeable event happens during this ride.

Please print a cue sheet if you can.  Ride Leaders will have limited extra copies.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:    46.6 mile route.fit     52.5 mile route.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:     Smartphone RidewithGPS link for 46.6 mile

Smartphone RidewithGPS link for 52.5 mile route

Stops: Several re-group stops to keep the group together. #1 Rest Stop at Freeburg MotoMart at 19.5 miles. #2 Rest rooms at Eckert’s store 31 miles on the long route. No Eckerts on the short route.

Road Hazards:  Might be some water about and some more holes to look out for.

Weather concerns:  We won’t start in the rain or if excessively windy, or if a large weather front is moving in. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar. Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home. Contact ride leader with questions.

Ride Leader: Joe Kruchowski  314-766-0646     Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705     Peggy Crump 314-518-3822