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:  Chesterfield Athletic Fields parking

Time of Departure:   9:30AM

Description: Riding from the Chesterfield Athletic Fields parking lot to pass by 6 Flags and then on to St. Albans.  We will be climbing a few good size hills, Ossenfort, Fox Creek, and Melrose off of Highway T.  Restrooms available at ride start at Chesterfield Athletic Fields, I think.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Speed: 1st Flight 14 – 15 mph Average.  If there is a 2nd Flight 12-13 mph Average.   Moving speed will increase on the flatter portions of the ride.  Elevation: 2321‘ of climbing elevation with several steep climbs   Distance: 43.9 miles.

2nd Flight:  Bruce Crask is leading a 2nd Flight on this ride at 12-13 mph and a distance of 33 miles. We don’t have the route he will take to return but Bruce can brief everyone interested at the ride start.

Directions:

• West on I-64 (Hwy 40) to Exit #14 (Spirit of St. Louis Blvd.)
• Up exit ramp to traffic roundabout,
• Make a hard right turn onto the North Service Rd.
• Go 0.1 mile and turn left on the road leading to the athletic fields.
• Turn into parking lot on right. Park by the concession stand restrooms.

Cue Sheet:    Monarch Levee 44 – Wildhorse Creek Road – Allenton – St. Albans

Print a cue sheet if you want one. Riders are expected to either have a cue sheet or a cycling GPS device or Smartphone with the navigation route file loaded.  You should be prepared to find your way if you get disconnected from the group.

Navigation .fit File:   44 mile route.fit

For Smartphone transfer:   RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 44 mile route

Experience Level:  4Db – 4Dc              

Stops:  1st Stop – Optional Rest Rooms at 6 Flags McDonalds/MotoMart. #2 Main rest stop is Sam’s Market at Hwy 100 and Hwy OO.

Road Hazards:  

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

Ride Leader:    Joe Kruchowski  314-766-0646    Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705   Bruce Crask  – 636-284-8116