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:    9:30 AM

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

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 13.5 – 14.5 mph Average. If 2nd Flight – 12 to 13 mph avg. Drafting – Yes.  Distance – 46.6 miles.  Climbing Elevation: 1420′  of climbing.

2nd Flight : If anyone wants to lead a 2nd Flight at a different pace on this ride, let the posting ride leader know.

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 – Levee – Maeystown – Baum – Deer Hill – D Rd 46.6

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.  Ride Leader will have just a few extra.

For USB cable Transfer Navigation .fit File:   46.6 mile route.fit

For Smartphone Transfer:       RidewithGPS for 46.6 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cb – 4Cc    

Stops:    The Roastery Coffee Shop in Maeystown

Road Hazards:  None known at time of Posting

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 cold. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar.  Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home.

Ride Leader:   Rick Schuchet 314 583-1664