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 through the hills to escape from the wind and then returning on the levee roads with an excellent tailwind.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 14 to 15+ mph Average.  Drafting – Yes.  Distance – 51 miles.  Climbing Elevation: 1300′  of climbing.  Might be pretty windy!!!

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 – Gall – Waterloo – Kaskaskia – Maeystown – Bluff – Levee 51

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:   51 mile route.fit

For Smartphone Transfer:       RidewithGPS for 51 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/hot. 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