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Participation in STLRC Rides is at your own risk. STLRC assumes no liability.

Starting Location:  John L. LeCave Trailhead Parking – Centaur Road

Time of Departure:  9:00 AM  (55 degrees)

Description: NO DROP 30 mile loop ride for intermediate riders at a slightly slower pace starting at the John LeCave Trailhead on Centaur Road.  This ride features several climbs and you get to go down Woods Road!  The cue sheet has all of the various options for this ride.  There is a 25, 28.4, and 30 mile route.  Ride leader plans on riding the 30 mile route.

Rest Rooms:  Might want to stop at a gas station for a pre-ride rest room break. Rest Rooms in Rockwoods Reservation on Glencoe Road.

Distance & Elevation:  A little over 30 miles with 1750′ of climbing.  Speed: Probably be 12-13 mph average.  Shorter option for riders would be to ride the 25 mile route. Still has some hills on it though.

Directions:

  • From West bound Hwy 40 / I-64, take exit 16.
  • Turn right on to Chesterfield Airport Road for 2.1 miles
  • Then left @BP Station on to Olive St. which turns into Etherton Rd.
  • Right on Centaur Road for .9 miles to John L. LeCave Trailhead parking on right.

Cue Sheet:    John L. LeCave Hardt Loops 25 – 28.4 – 30

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.  Riders should be able to find their way back if an unforeseeable event happens during this ride.

Please print a cue sheet if you want one.

Copy all routes into your devices in case we deviate from planned route.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:  Hardt Loop 30.fit        Hardt Loop 28.4.fit          Hardt Loop 25.fit      

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 30 mile route

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 28.4 mile route

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 25 mile route

Stops:  Re-group stops as needed. Rest rooms in Rockwoods Reservation on Glencoe.

Road Hazards:  

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

Ride Leader:    Dale Markley  314-971-6555

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