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.

Weather Update:  I don’t know what weather conditions will be like tomorrow morning.  They are still calling for high humidity which makes for wet pavement.  If the weather prediction isn’t improving by 9AM, I’ll cancel the ride. I don’t want to ride on wet pavement. Watch the calendar around 9 AM to see if we cancel or not.  I have a dentist appointment at 8AM.

 Starting Location:  Schnucks Market Place Columbia, IL

Time of Departure:  10:30 AM

Description:  Rolling ride through the back roads to visit Smithton and Millstadt. Ride Leaders are planning on the 41 mile route.

Ride Leader’s Expectations: Final Speed – 14 to 14.5+ Some speedsters may go faster. 12 to 13 mph if there is a 2nd Flight. We will cruise sometimes at 16-22 mph. Many times there are stretches where speeds will increase. Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.  Distance – Options for 41.3 to 49.2 miles.  Climbing Elevation: 1459′ to 1536′ of climbing depending on route. This ride has rolling hills.  Riding time: Approx. 3.5+ hours, time on course 4 hours.

2nd Flight: If anyone would like to lead a 2nd flight at a slightly slower pace, please contact the posting 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 – Centerville – Countryside – Millstadt – Kropp or Saeger 

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. If unable to, speak to the Leader before the start.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:   41.3 mile Route.fit      49.2 mile Route.fit

Download all of the above .fit files into your devices.

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:   RidewithGPS  file for 41.3 mile route

RidewithGPS file for 49.3 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cb – 4Cc             

Stops:  Several breaks to re-group as needed.  Rest Room stop @16.7 miles in Smithton at the Casey’s convenience store on Main St (Hwy 159) and Brevo St. and Main Rest Stop @30.8 miles will be at Circle-K in Millstadt.

Road Hazards:  Centerville Road has the usual potholes in the turns.

Weather Considerations: The ride will be canceled if: It’s raining or 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 Leader:    Joe Kruchowski  314-766-0646    Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705