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:  9:30 AM

Description: Riding up the levee roads to Dupo and then on to visit Millstadt, IL. Options for 44 to 49 miles. We’ll vote on return route at the Millstadt rest stop.  Winds from NNW at 9 to 10 mph.  Should have somewhat of a tailwind once we get to Triple Lakes Road for a bit.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 15 to 17 mph Average.  14 to 15 mph average if we have a 2nd Flight. Sometimes we cruise between 16-20 mph.  Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 44 or 49 miles.  Decision at Millstadt rest stop as to return mileage.  Climbing Elevation: 1279′ to 1575′  of climbing depending on route. This ride has mild hills.  Riding time: Approx. 3.5+ hours, time on course 4 hours.

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- Davis St Ferry – Hucks – Stolle – Triple Lakes – Millstadt v2

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:   43.5 mile route.fit       48 mile route.fit    48.8 mile route.fit

Download all of the Navigation files into your devices. We’ll decide at the start which one to do.

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer: 

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 43.5 mile route

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 48 mile route

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 48.8 mile route

Stops:  Restroom stop in Dupo at the Hucks gas station. Main Rest Stop in Millstadt at Circle-K.

Road Hazards:   Beware!   Those trains try to block us too!

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:    Joe Kruchowski    314-766-0646      Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705