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:     8:00 AM

Description:  Rolling ride through pleasant, southern Illinois back roads with the Belleville Panera Bread CO as our rest destination.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Speed – 15 to 17 mph Average.  13 to 14 mph if there is a 2nd flight. Drafting – We like to work together and will be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 48.9 miles.   Elevation: 1823′ of climbing depending on route. This ride has rolling hills, and some longer grades.

2nd Flight:  Please let us know if you are interested in leading a 2nd Flight on this ride so it can be posted.

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 – Cement Hollow – Belleville BreadCO –  Cherry

For USB Cable Transfer Navigation .fit files:        48.9 mile route.fit

For Smartphone or Laptop Transfer:   RidewithGPS file 48.9 mile route

Stops: Re-Group stops as needed. Belleville rest Stop will be the Belleville BreadCO.

Road Hazards: Might be a spot or two of chipseal about.

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/cold. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar. Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home. Contact ride leaders with questions.

Ride Leader:    Mike Byrd   618-719-1404