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:  Miner Park in Glen Carbon, IL

Time of Departure:  7:30 AM

Description:  Riding to St. Jacob and then onto Marine. Returning on a combination MCT trails and roads. Two slightly different routes available for the return after Marine Heritage Park stop.

Restrooms at the start: Available at Miner Park

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed: 15-17 mph and 14-15+ Average if we have a 2nd flight .  Sometimes we cruise between 16-20 mph.  Drafting – There may be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 48.4 or 51.8 miles.  No short route.   Climbing Elevation:  1176′ of climbing.  Riding time: Approx. 3.5 hours, time on course 4 hours.

2nd Flight:   If anyone else wants to lead a 2nd flight at a more moderate pace on this ride, please contact the ride leader if interested.

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 for 0.2 miles 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.
  • Turn left on Collinsville.
  • Follow the road past the library to Miner Park.

Cue Sheet:  Miner Park to St. Jacob and Marine 48.5-52

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.

For USB cable Transfer Navigation .fit File:        48.4 mile route.fit          51.8 mile route.fit

Copy both .fit files into your devices. We’ll decide at Marine Heritage Park if we want to go a few extra miles.

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:        RidewithGPS file for 48.4 mile route

RidewithGPS file for 51.8 mile route

Copy both Smartphone routes into your devices in case we want the few extra miles at the end.

Experience Level:  4Bc

Stops:  Several to regroup.    Porta-Potties at several locations along the MCT. Options for Rest/Food in St. Jacob and in Marine.

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

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