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.  Ride leader plans on riding the 50.4 mile route with the Cherry return. Centerville Road is being chip sealed on Oct. 2.

Ride Leader Expectations:   Final Speed – 1st Flight – 15 to 17 mph average.  If there is a 2nd Flight – Slightly reduced speed average Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.  Distance – 50.4 or 51.4 miles   Climbing Elevation: 1775′ on the 50.4 mile route and 1617′ on the 51.4 mile route. This ride has mild hills.  Riding time: Approx. 4+ hours, time on course 4.5 hours.

2nd Flight:  If anyone else wants to lead a 2nd flight at a more moderate pace or distance on this ride, please contact the ride leader if interested.

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 – Gall – Coxeyville – Quirin – Freeburg MotoMart 

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:  50.4 mile .fit           51.4 mile.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:    RidewithGPS file for 50.4 mile – Cherry Return

RidewithGPS file for 51.4 miles – Centerville Return

Stops:  Re-group stops as needed to stay together.  Main Rest/Food stop in Freeburg at the MotoMart on Hwy 15.   Optional Millstadt rest stop on the Cherry return.

Road Hazards:  There will be a spot of chipseal on Kropp Rd.

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