STLRC – Upcoming Rides and Events

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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:  Riding down the levee roads to New Valmeyer, IL.  Weather forecast as of Wednesday says a light, westerly wind.  Short route and long route returns will be on D Road.  It will be 45 degrees and cloudy at the start so dress warmly.

2nd Flight: If anyone wants to lead a 2nd flight on this ride at a more moderate pace or distance, please let me know.

Ride Leader Expectations – Final Speed – 14 to 15 mph Avg. 1st Flight.  If there is 2nd Flight – 12 to 13 mph Average.  We will cruise, at times, between 16-20 mph.  Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.   Distance:  31.8 or 40.8 miles.  Climbing Elevation:  1149′ or 1343′ of climbing depending on route.  This ride has rolling hills and the steep climb on the 40.8 mile route up KK to get to the top of the bluff on the way out.  The shorter route climbs up Hwy 156 to get to New Valmeyer. Riding time: Approx. 3.5+ hours, time on course 4 hours.

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 – KK – New Valmeyer – D Road

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.

Print a cue sheet if you want one.  Ride Leaders will have just a few extra.

For USB cable Transfer Navigation .fit File:  31.8 mile route.fit          40.8 mile route.fit        

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:     RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 31.8 route

  RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 40.8 route

Experience Level:  4Cc – 4Cb

Stops:  Several to re-group.  27 miles on the longer route to the rest stop so you may want to bring some extra snacks.  We will take several breaks on the way down.  Rest/Food stop in New Valmeyer at the Mike’s Service Convenience store at Cedar Bluff & Meyer Roads.

Road Hazards: 

Weather Considerations:   The ride will be canceled if: It’s raining or there is a high percentage prediction of rain, too cold or high winds.

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

Ride Leaders:    Joe Kruchowski  314-766-0646   Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705

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