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.

Special Directions because of I-255 detour:  Be advised that there is a highway closure on I-255 until July, 2025. Do not go via the Jefferson Barracks Bridge  unless you want to detour.  The detour adds approximately 15 to 20 more minutes to your drive time if you go I-255.  We’ve taken the detour and it works but you will be delayed a bit. The interstate is closed in both directions from Exit 13 Hwy 157 and Hwy 15 (Exit 17)  through July, 2025.  The closure is  south of hwy 40 (64) so you can use  the Musial or Poplar Street Bridges.  If you go over Poplar Street Bridge Hwy 40 (64) takes you to 255 north.  Use your GPS to get to the location start.

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

Time of Departure:  10:00 AM

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

Restrooms at the start: Available behind MEPRC Building.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:   Final Speed: 1st Flight 15 – 17 mph Average.  If we have a 2nd Flight 13 – 14 mph.  Sometimes we cruise between 16-20 mph.  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:  Sue Wilhelm is leading a 2nd Flight at a reduced pace. Please come.

Directions:   Beware of I-255 closure and detour – Adds 15 to 20 minutes to the drive.

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.

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

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

Stops:  Several to regroup and have leg breaks. Restrooms at Drost Park if needed.  Options for rest rooms/food in Highland (Caseys). Optional rest rooms on the way back at Troy Tri-Township Park.

Road Hazards:  Nothing at this time.

Weather Considerations:  Ride will be canceled if raining at start time or forecasted, too windy, too cold 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