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:  9:00 AM

Description:  Rolling ride through the back roads to visit Smithton, IL.

Ride Leader’s Expectations: Final Speed – 14 to 15 mph Avg, Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.  Distance – Options for 44 to 49 miles.  Climbing Elevation: 1772′ to 1850′ of climbing depending on route. This ride has rolling hills.  Riding time: Approx. 3.5+ hours, time on course 4 hours.  Ride Leader wants to do the the 44 mile route.

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 – Zingg Rd – Kraft – Smithton – Kropp or Gall

Please print a copy if you want one.  Ride Leaders have minimal copies.  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.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:   44 mile Route.fit      49 mile Route.fit

Download all of the above .fit files into your devices.

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:   RidewithGPS  file for 44 mile route

RidewithGPS file for 49 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cc 

Stops:  Several to re-group as needed.  Main Rest/Food stop in Smithton at the Casey’s convenience store on Main St (Hwy 159) and Brevo St.  Optional rest stop in Millstadt on the shorter route although you may have to go off of the cue sheet to get to it.

Road Hazards:  

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