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: Millstadt Liederkranz Park on Main Street

Time of Departure:       7:00AM

Description:  Riding to visit Freeburg, IL over quiet country roads.   This ride has two new roads on it, Black Quarter and Old Sand Road.  RidewithGPS shows it as gravel but I’ve been assured that it is paved.  The previous roads just got chipsealed so we are skipping them.  Brenner Road was chipsealed and we will re-route when we get to it to get to Carr Road.

Ride Leader Expectations:   Final Speed – 1st Flight – 15 to 16 mph average.  If there is a 2nd Flight – 13 to 14 mph average Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.  Distance – 48 or 50 miles   Climbing Elevation: 1334 to 1380′ of climbing depending on the route chosen. This ride has mild hills.  Riding time: Approx. 4+ hours, time on course 4.5 hours.

2nd Flight:  If anyone else wants to lead a 2nd flight at a more moderate pace or distance on this ride, please contact the ride leader if interested.

Directions:

• I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge
• Go right at Exit #6 towards Columbia/Hwy 3 south
• Go for 4.3 miles to right exit up and over Hwy 3 onto Hwy 158 towards Millstadt
• Continue onto IL-158 E for 5.6 miles
• Turn left on Main Street.  Go .2 miles
• Liederkranz Park parking along tree line will be on the left

Cue Sheet:  Millstadt – Freeburg – Pleasant School Rd – Smithton v2

Please print a copy if you want one.  Ride Leaders have minimal 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. Riders should be able to find their way back if an unforeseeable event happens during this ride.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:  48 mile .fit           50.6 mile.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:    RidewithGPS file for 48 mile route

RidewithGPS file for 50.6 miles

Experience Level:  4Bc – 4Bd

Stops:  Re-group stops as needed to stay together.  1. Rest rooms in in Freeburg at the MotoMart on Hwy 15.  2. Main Rest/Food stop is the Smithton Caseys.

Road Hazards:  Might be a touch of chipseal here and there.

Weather Considerations: Make sure you bring electrolyte drinks.  Higher temps today. The ride will be canceled if: It’s raining or there is a high percentage prediction of rain, too hot or high winds.  Maybe consider the temperatures and not ride today if concerned.

Please watch the weather forecasts and radar.  Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home.

Ride Leader:    Joe Kruchowski  314-766-0646     Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705