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: 10:00 AM

Description: Riding out on the flats and up Imbs Station Rd.  We’ll vote on return route at the Belleville St. Louis Bread Co..  Winds from NNW at 5 mph.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 14 to 15+ mph Average.  Sometimes we cruise between 16-20 mph.   Distance – about 45 miles.  Decision at the Belleville rest stop as to the return mileage. Climbing Elevation: Up to 1575′  of climbing depending on route. This ride has mild hills.  Riding time: Approx. 3.5+ hours, time on course 4 hours. This is a Don’t Drop the Leader ride!

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 Market Place parking lot.

Cue Sheet: Columbia – Imbs Station – Belleville Circle-K – Cherry 

Note! We will fine tune parts of the route at the start and at the rest stop, which will be at the Bread Co. and not Circle K. So stick with the leader or you are on your own.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:   

We’ll decide at the start which one to do.

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer: Columbia – Imbs Station – Belleville Circle-K – Cherry   Note! we will fine tune it at the start and at the rest stop.

Stops:  Re-grouping and St. Louis Bread Co. Belleville

Road Hazards:   None known at posting time but it’s Pot-Hole Season!

Weather Considerations: The ride will be cancelled if it’s raining or if 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 Leaders:    Rick Schuchet 314 583-1664