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:       9:30AM

Description:  Riding to visit Freeburg, IL over quiet country roads.  Ride leaders plan on riding the 49 mile route.

Ride Leader Expectations:   Final Speed – 15 to 17 mph average. 14 to 15 if there is a 2nd flight. Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.  Distance – 49 or 54 miles   Climbing Elevation: 1642′ to 1917′ of climbing depending on the route chosen. This ride has rolling hills.  Riding time: Approx. 4+ hours, time on course 4.5 hours.

2nd Flight – If anyone wants to lead a 2nd Flight at a slightly slower He threw pace or longer distance, please let the ride leader know.

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 – Mulligan – Freeburg – Centerville or Gall

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:  49 mile .fit           54 mile.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:    RidewithGPS file for 49 mile 

RidewithGPS file for 54 miles 

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 .

Road Hazards:  Chipseal around.

Weather Considerations: The ride will be canceled if: It’s raining or there is a high percentage prediction of rain, too hot/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:    Joe Kruchowski 314-766-0646   Sharon Kruchowski. 314-229-0705