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:  8:00AM

Description: Riding through the back roads to visit Waterloo, IL. Options for 42 to 50.6 miles. Due to the high dew point, we may only ride the 42 mile route. We’ll see what it feels like.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 15 to 17 mph Average. Sometimes we cruise between 16-22 mph if conditions permit. Slightly lower average if we have a 2nd Flight.  Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.  Distance – 42 to 50.6 miles.   Climbing Elevation: 1980′ to 2238′ of climbing depending on route. This ride has rolling hills. No big climbs!  Riding time: Approx. 3.5+ hours, time on course 4 hours.

2nd Flight Opportunities: Anyone is welcome to lead a 2nd Flight at a more moderate pace or distance on this ride.  If no one comes forward to lead, I’m sure there will be a group that wants to ride at a slighly reduce pace on this ride. Please contact the posting Ride Leader to coordinate.

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 – D Road – Kaskaskia – Waterloo

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.  All riders should be able to navigate back to the start on their own if something unforeseen happens.

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

For USB cable Transfer Navigation .fit File:      42 Mile route.fit          50.6 Mile route.fit

Download both .fit files for use in your Garmin or other cycling GPS device.

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:   

Download both Routes

Smartphone RidewithGPS link for 42 mile route

Smartphone RidewithGPS link for 50.6 mile route

Experience Level:  4Bb – 4Bc              

Stops:  #1 Rest Stop Mike’s Service New Valmeyer.  Main Rest Stop in Waterloo at Mobil On-the-Run on Country Club & Hwy 3.

Road Hazards:   Might be some chip seal out there.

Weather Considerations:  The ride will be canceled if: It’s raining or there is a high percentage prediction of rain, high winds or too hot. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar.  Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home.

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