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 may ride for free on their first ride but must join by their second ride.

Starting Location:  Miner Park in Glen Carbon, IL

Arrival Time:  8:45 am

Time of Departure:  9:00 am

Description:  We will be riding to Marine via the Heritage Trail and then onto country roads (Marine and Fruit) to the Quercus and Nickel Plate Trails returning to Miner Park for 31 miles.

Directions:

• From the Poplar St Bridge:
  • East on I-64 crossing the Mississippi River on the Poplar St. Bridge where I-55, I-44 and I-70 converge entering Illinois
  • After 3 miles, keep left to continue on I-55 for 6.6 miles
  • Use right 2 lanes to take exit toward I-255N/I-270 continue for 4.5 miles
  • Right on exit 29 for IL-162 toward Glen Carbon for 2 miles
  • Turn left onto IL-157 for 0.1 mile
  • Turn right onto W. Main St. for 1 mile
  • Turn left on Collinsville Rd
  • Continue past the Library parking lot to Miner Park.

  OR:  Taking the JB Bridge:

  • At the JB Bridge, head east on I-255 over the JB Bridge.
  • Stay on I-255 to right on exit 29 toward Glen Carbon/Granite City.
  • Turn right on Hwy 162 east.
  • Turn left on Hwy Hwy 157.
  • Turn right on Main Street for 0.1 mile.
  • Turn left on Collinsville Rd.
  • Continue past the Library parking lot to Miner Park

Restrooms: Available at Miner Park and the park in Marine.

Other:  Bring a snack and plenty to drink.  There are currently no eating options in Marine except for a gas station which isn’t on the route. We will have a break in Marine overlooking a lake.

Cue Sheet:  Glen Carbon to Marine Loop 

Print a copy if you want one.

For USB cable Transfer Navigation .fit File:        31.1 mile route.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:        RidewithGPS file for 31.1 mile route

Lunch:  We will be having lunch at the Wooden Nickel outdoor patios near Miner Park after the ride if interested.

Ride Leader:  Faye Holdenried  636-399-4604

Weather Considerations:  Ride will be canceled if raining at start time or if the weather looks sketching.  Please check the calendar for any possible cancelations.