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:     8:00 AM

Description:  Rolling ride through pleasant, southern Illinois back roads with the Millstadt Circle-K as our rest destination.   1st Flight Ride leader plans on the 51.3 mile route.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Speed – 1st Flight 15 to 17 mph Average.  Slightly reduced speed for a 2nd Flight. Many times there are stretches where speeds will increase. Drafting – We like to work together and will be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 43.3 to 51.3 miles.   Elevation: Approx. 1500′ to 1700′ of climbing. This ride has rolling hills and some long grades.

2nd Flight:  Faye Holdenried is leading the 2nd flight on this ride at a slightly reduced pace and possibly 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-Country Side-Millstadt -Kropp or Saeger 

For USB Cable Transfer Navigation .fit files:  43.3 mile route.fit              51.3 mile route.fit

For Smartphone or Laptop Transfer:

RidewithGPS file 43.3 mile route

RidewithGPS file 51.3 mile route

Stops: Re-Group stops as needed. 1st stop – Casey’s in Smithon and Main Millstadt rest stop will be the CircleK at Washington and Jefferson.

Road Hazards:  Chip seal as usual.

Weather Considerations:   Bring electrolyte drinks and snacks to eat. 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