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:    8:00 AM   

Description: Riding  to Maeystown with a tailwind on the flat levee roads.  Returning through the hills to get a break from the wind.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 1st Flight –  15 to 17 mph average.  Faster when conditions permit. If 2nd Flight – 14 to 15 mph average Distance – 50.7 miles.  Climbing Elevation: 1373′ of climbing.

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 -(50.7) – Levee – Bluff – Maeystown – Bushy Prairie – Gall

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:   50.7 mile route.fit

For Smartphone Transfer:       RidewithGPS for 50.7 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cd – 4Cc    

Stops:    The Roastery Coffee Shop in Maeystown

Road Hazards:  Might encounter some chipseal.

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

Ride Leader:   Mike Byrd  618-719-1404