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:  10:00 AM  

Description:  Rolling ride through pleasant, southern Illinois back roads with Millstadt as our destination.   Mileage options for 35 to 46 miles.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Speed – 14-15+ mph Average.  Some speedsters may go faster but we’ll let them go.  Drafting – We like to work together and will be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 35, 41, or 46 miles. Depends on weather (temperature). Returns have some mild options. We’ll probably ride the 41 Mike route.  Elevation: Approx. 1500′ to 1636′ of climbing depending on route.

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 – Gall – Coxeyville – Quirin – Millstadt – Cherry , Cement Hollow or Imbs Station

Navigation .fit files:  41.1 mile route.fit         46.6 mile route.fit

RidewithGPS Smartphone file 41 mile route

RidewithGPS Smartphone file 46.6 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cc

Stops:  Millstadt Rest Stop is Circle-K on Jefferson & Washington.

Road Hazards: 

Weather Considerations:  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 Leaders:   Joe Kruchowski   314-766-0646      Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705