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:       9:00 AM

Description:  Riding to visit Freeburg, IL over quiet country roads. Hopefully taking advantage of the northeasterly wind to blow us back to Columbia.

Ride Leader Expectations:   Final Speed – 1st Flight – 15 to 16 mph average.  If there is a 2nd Flight – 14 to 15 mph average Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.  Distance – 46.1 or 50.5 miles   Climbing Elevation: 11771′ to 1793′ of climbing depending on the route chosen. This ride has mild hills.  Riding time: Approx. 4+ hours, time on course 4.5 hours.

1st Flight:  Mike Byrd is leading this flight.    2nd Flight – Rick Schuchet will be leading the 2nd Flight at a slightly reduced pace.

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.

Cue Sheet:  Columbia – Cherry – Millstadt – Freeburg MotoMart – Coxeyville

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:  46.1 mile .fit           50.5 mile.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:    RidewithGPS file for 46.1 mile 

RidewithGPS file for 50.5 miles 

Experience Level:  4Bd – 4Bb

Stops:  Re-group stops as needed to stay together.  Main Rest/Food stop in Freeburg at the MotoMart on Hwy 15. Rest rooms in Millstadt at Circle-K  or Waterloo Mobil OTR on the returns.

Road Hazards: 

Weather Considerations: The ride will be canceled if: It’s raining or there is a high percentage prediction of rain, too cold or high winds.

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

Ride Leader:    Rick Schuchet  314-583-1664   Mike Byrd 618-719-1404