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:  Rolling ride through pleasant, southern Illinois back roads riding through Millstadt on our way to the Belleville Circle-K as our rest destination.   Mileage options are 46.6 or 49.3 miles.

Weather:  Wind should be 2-5 mph out of the south.  We’ll take it!!

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Speed – 15 to 17 mph Average 1st Flight and if there is a 2nd Flight 13-15 mph avg. Many times there are stretches where speeds will increase. Drafting – Yes   Distance – 46.6 or 49.3 miles.  Elevation: Approx. 1500′ of climbing. This ride has rolling hills and some long grades.

2nd Flight:  Sue Wilhelm is leading a 2nd Flight at a slightly reduced pace or distance.

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.
• We usually park out away from the Pediatric Dentistry storefront.

Cue Sheet:  Columbia – Centerville – Millstadt – Concordia Church – Belleville CircleK – Mule or Cherry

Please print a copy if you want one.  Ride Leaders bring a couple of extra 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. Every rider should be able to navigate back to the start if the unforseeable happens.

For USB Cable Transfer Navigation .fit files:  46.6 mile route.fit      49.3 mile route.fit      

For Smartphone or Laptop Transfer:   RidewithGPS file 46.6 mile route      RidewithGPS file 49.3 mile route 

Stops:  Rest Rooms in Millstadt at CircleK and main rest stop at the Belleville Circle-K on Dintelman & Centerville Ave.

Road Hazards:  Looking out for potholes.

Weather Considerations:   Start time temp will be 50 degrees with a a southerly 2 to 4 mph wind.  The ride will be canceled if it’s raining at departing time or high percentage of rain forecasted, too windy, or too cold. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar. Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home. Contact ride leader with questions.

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