STLRC – Upcoming Rides and Events

Participation in STLRC Rides 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:    8:30 AM   

Description: Riding  to Maeystown via Deer Hill with about 1000 feet of ascent.  Returning along the flats and Levee Road.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 1st Flight –  14 to 15 mph average.  Faster when conditions permit.  Distance – 55 miles.

2nd Flight : If anyone wants to lead a 2nd Flight at a different pace, faster or slower, on this ride, please just come and coordinate with the Ride Leader.

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 – Deer Hill – Maeystown – Fountain – Levee 55.2

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.

Print a cue sheet if you want one.

For USB cable Transfer Navigation .fit File:   55.7 mile.fit file

For Smartphone Transfer:  RidewithGPS Smartphone file  

Experience Level:  17 mph pace at times, generally around 15mph, around 14mph final average. One steep hill early on.    

Stops:    The Roastery Coffee Shop in Maeystown

Road Hazards:  Not expected but might encounter some chipseal.

Weather Considerations: The ride will be canceled if: It’s raining or there is a high percentage prediction of rain; or high winds. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar.  Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home.

Ride Leader:   Granville White 314 581 – 2458