STLRC – Upcoming Rides and Events

Participation in STLRC Rides & Hikes is at your own risk. STLRC assumes no liability.

Starting Location: Schnucks Market Place Columbia, IL

Time of Departure:     7:00 AM

Description:  Rolling ride through pleasant, southern Illinois back roads with Belleville as our rest destination.   Mileage options for 40 to 48 miles.  Ride Leaders plan on the 40 mile route due to an important appointment early afternoon.  The group is encouraged to ride the 48 mile route.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Speed – 14.5 – 15+ mph Average.   Some may go faster. Many times there are stretches where speeds will increase. Drafting – We like to work together and will be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 40 to 48 miles.   Elevation: 1500′ to 1700′ of climbing. This ride has rolling hills, some long grades, and a couple of sharp, short, 8% uphills.

2nd Flight:  If anyone wants to lead this ride at a more moderate pace and possibly distance also, please contact the posting ride leader of your intentions.

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 – Park – Belleville Circle K – Zingg

For USB Cable Transfer Navigation .fit files:  40.2 mile route              48 mile route

For Smartphone or Laptop Transfer:

RidewithGPS file 40.2 mile route

RidewithGPS file 48 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cc -4Cd

Stops: Belleville rest Stop will be Circle-K on Centreville & Dintelman

Road Hazards: Might be some chip n’ seal out there.

Weather Considerations:   The ride will be canceled if it’s raining at departing time or high percentage of rain forecasted, too windy, or too hot. 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 Leader:    Joe Kruchowski  314-766-0646     Sharon Kruchowski   314-229-0705