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: Schnucks Market Place Columbia, IL

Time of Departure:     10:00 AM

Description:  Rolling ride through pleasant, southern Illinois back roads riding through Millstadt on our way to Belleville as our rest destination.   Mileage option is 43.6 miles.  Double Polar Bear points for any ride starting in the twenties.  You need 5 Polar Bear rides in before you get the coveted Polar Bear Pin.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Speed – 14 to 15 mph Average. Many times there are stretches where speeds will increase. Drafting – Yes   Distance – 43.6 miles.   Elevation: Approx. 1728′ of climbing. This ride has rolling hills and some long grades.

2nd Flight:  If anyone want to lead a 2nd Flight at a slightly reduced pace or distance, please let me know so I can put it on the posting.

Directions: 

• From I-55 and I-255 in South St. Louis County go 6.0 miles southeast across the Jefferson Barracks Bridge on I-255.
• Exit IL Hwy 3 South, go 2.2 miles and turn right on Veterans Parkway @ McDonald’s.
• Go 0.1 mile and turn left on Columbia Center just past Regions Bank.
• Turn right into the Schnucks MarketPlace parking lot.
• We usually park out away from the Pediatric Dentistry storefront.

Cue Sheet:  Columbia – Centerville – Millstadt – Park – Belleville BreadCO – Imbs Station 

Please print a copy if you want one.  Ride Leaders bring a couple of extra copies.  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. Every rider should be able to navigate back to the start if the unforseeable happens.

For USB Cable Transfer Navigation .fit files:   43.6 mile route.fit      

For Smartphone or Laptop Transfer:     RidewithGPS file 43.6 mile route 

Stops:  Belleville Panera Bread on Belleville Crossing Street across from Target.

Road Hazards:

Weather Considerations:   Start time temp will be 28 degrees with a NNW 3 mph wind.  Please dress warmly. Protect your hands, head and feet accordingly. The ride will be canceled if it’s raining/snowing at departing time or high percentage of precipitation forecasted, too windy, or too cold. 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 Leaders:    Joe Kruchowski  314-766-0646    Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705