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:  Schnuck’s parking lot at Lake St. Louis Blvd. and Hwy 64

Time of Departure:  9:00 AM

Description: Rolling loop road ride from the Lake St. Louis Schnucks Parking lot through beautiful countryside to Foristell and back.   Ride options will be discussed before starting.

Ride Leader’s Expectations: Final Speed – 15+ mph Average and 13 to 14 mph Avg. if there is a 2nd Flight. We will cruise sometimes at 16-22 mph. Many times there are stretches where speeds will increase. Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.  Distance – Options for 43.8 to 45.8 miles.  Climbing Elevation: 1950′ to 1987′ of climbing depending on route. This ride has rolling hills.  Riding time: Approx. 3.5+ hours, time on course 4 hours.

2nd Flight Opportunity: Bill and Kathy Montgomery will be leading a 2nd Flight on this ride at a slightly slower pace or shorter distance.

Directions:

Take I-64 west towards Lake St. Louis.
Take Exit #2.
Go Left at Lake St. Louis Blvd.
Go .1 mile to right at Schnucks entrance.

Cue Sheet:  Lake STL to Foristell v2

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:  43.8 mile route.fit            45.8 mile route.fit

Download all of the .fit files or Nav. files into your devices. You just never know what one we’ll do!

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:   RidewithGPS  file for 43.8 mile route

RidewithGPS file for 45.8 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cc – 4Cd             

Stops: #1 Rest Stop – Phillips 66 New Melle at 9.8 miles   #2 Rest Stop – Phillips 66/McDonalds Foristell at 31.8 miles.

Road Hazards:  Might be on a busy road for a little while.

Weather Considerations: The weather will be cooler so dress accordingly. The ride will be canceled and rescheduled if: It’s raining, if a large weather front is moving in, too windy or too cold. We won’t start in the rain.

Please watch the weather forecasts and radar. Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home. Contact ride leader with questions.

Ride Leader:    Joe Kruchowski  314-766-646    Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705