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.

Join us to work off some of those extra Thanksgiving turkey dinner calories we all enjoyed and it may qualify as a Polar Bear ride.  Dress warm. We will be drinking hot coffee in Belleville.

Starting Location: Schnucks Market Place Columbia, IL

Time of Departure:     10:00 AM

Description:  Rolling ride through pleasant, southern Illinois back roads stopping in Millstadt on our way to Belleville as our rest destination.   Mileage options for 41 to 49 miles.  Return mileage will be decided at the Belleville rest stop.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Speed – 1st Flight 15-17 Average and if there is a 2nd Flight 14.5 – 15+ mph Average.   Some may go faster. Many times there are stretches where speeds will increase. Drafting – Yes   Distance – 41.1 to 48.7 miles.   Elevation: 1509′ to 1643′ of climbing. This ride has rolling hills and some long grades.

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 or Imbs (Winter Route)

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

Download all routes into your devices. We may change plans at the rest stop.

For USB Cable Transfer Navigation .fit files:  41 mile route.fit              48.7 mile route.fit

For Smartphone or Laptop Transfer:

RidewithGPS file 41 mile route

RidewithGPS file 48.7 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cc -4Cd

Stops: 1st Stop – Circle-K Millstadt and then on to the Belleville Circle-K on Centreville & Dintelman

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

Weather Considerations:   Start time temps will be in the high 30s and getting up to the mid 40s.  Dress warmly.  Make sure your feet, hands, and face are protected.  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 Leader:    Joe Kruchowski  314-766-0646     Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705