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:  Metro East Park and Recreation District Office.  104 United Drive. Collinsville, IL 62234

Time of Departure:  7:00AM

Description:  Riding to Highland on a combination MCT trail and roads.

Restrooms at the start: Available behind MEPRC Building.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  For the 50 mile route:  Final Speed: 1st Flight 15 – 17 mph Average.  2nd Flight – slightly reduced pace  Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 50.5 miles.    Climbing Elevation:  1276′ of climbing.  Riding time: Approx. 4 hours, time on course 4.5 hours.

2nd Flight:  If anyone would like to lead the 2nd Flight on this ride at a slighly reduced speed, please let the ride leader know.  Generally we have riders who don’t want to ride as fast as the 1st Flight and take it upon themselves to form a 2nd Flight if no one steps up to say they want to lead.  Please come.

Directions:

From I-255 South: 

• Cross the JB Bridge on I-255, head North approx. 22.5 miles
• Take the Horseshoe Lake Road exit (exit #26).
• Turn Left (East) on Horseshoe Lake Road for 0.6 miles.
• Turn right on Freedom Drive, and then turn left, at the tee, on United Dr. (unmarked) to the Metro East Park and Recreation parking lot, directly behind Culver’s restaurant.

From I-70 East:

• exit at IL Route 157 (exit #11- Collinsville).
• North on Rt. 157 for 0.5 miles.
• Left on United Drive (the road just before Culver’s)
• Right into the Metro East Park and Recreation parking lot.

Cue Sheet:  MCT Trailhead to Highland 50   

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. Riders who get disconnected or lost should be able to find their way back.  If unable to, speak to the Leader before the start.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:  MCT to Highland50.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:      RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 50 mile route

Experience Level:  4Bb – 4Bd

Stops:  Several to regroup. Restrooms at Drost Park if needed.  Main Rest Stop – Highland Casey’s.  Options for rest rooms/food in Highland and St. Jacob. Optional rest rooms on the way back at Tri-Township Park.

Road Hazards:  Illinois road crews are chip sealing and we may encounter some.

Weather Considerations:  Ride will be canceled if raining at start time or forecasted, too windy, too hot or if the forecast looks sketchy. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar.

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