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:  Chesterfield Athletic Fields parking

Time of Departure:   9:00AM

Description: NO DROP 35 mile loop ride starting at the Chesterfield athletic Fields.  There are 4 stiffish climbs (Ossenfort, Little Tavern, Bouquet (2)). We will use the Monarch Levee – St Albans – Pond Cue Sheet but return directly from Bouquet  down Ossenfort, Wild Horse Creek Road and Centaur to miss the Pond – Etherton section.

There will be an option to add back the 8 miles dropped from the end of the cue sheet.

Distance & Elevation:  A little over 35 miles with 1500′ of climbing.  Speed: Probably be 12-13 mph final average.  We will wait for the last rider up each hill.

Directions:

• West on I-64 (Hwy 40) to Exit #14 (Spirit of St. Louis Blvd.)
• Up exit ramp to traffic roundabout,
• Make a hard right turn onto the North Service Rd.
• Go 0.1 mile and turn left on the road leading to the athletic fields.
• Turn into parking lot on right. Park by the concession stand restrooms.

Cue Sheet:  Chesterfield Valley – St. Albans Loop 

Please print a copy if you want one.  Ride Leaders bring just a few 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.

Navigation .fit File:   

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:       RidewithGPS

Experience Level:  4Cb              

Stops:  Restrooms at Chesterfield Athletic Fields. Rest Stop at Sam’s Market, mile 19.

Road Hazards:  None known at publishing time.

Weather Considerations: The ride will be canceled if: It’s raining or there is a high percentage prediction of rain, high winds, or too cold. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar.  Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home.

Ride Leader:    Granville White  314 581-2458