STLRC – Upcoming Rides and Events

Participation in STLRC Rides 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:     8:00 AM

Description:  This will be a Two Flight rolling ride through pleasant, southern Illinois back roads with the Belleville Bread Co as our rest destination. Two speed groups for this ride will be 15 to 17 mph average group and 14 to 15 average group.  Both Flights will depart at the same time. The posting Ride Leader plans on leading the 2nd Flight.  We will cruise between 16 to 20 mph in all groups at various times.

Ride Leader Expectations:   Final Speed – 1st Flight – 15 to 17 mph average and 2nd Flight – 14-15+ average.  Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride on both flights.

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 – Cherry – Cloverleaf – Belleville BreadCo  (Short)

                         Columbia – Cherry – Cloverleaf – Belleville BreadCo  (Long)

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:         41 mile route.fit       49 mile route. fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:    RidewithGPS file for 41 mile route

RidewithGPS file for 49 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cc – 4Cd

Stops: Belleville Rest Stop will be the St. Louis BreadCO on Belleville Crossing.

Road Hazards: Might be some chip seal here and there.

Weather Considerations:   The ride will be canceled if it’s raining at departing time or high percentage of rain forecasted, too windy, or too hot. 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:    Rick Schuchet  314-583-1664