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.

New Ride Notes:  This will be a new STLRC Gravel ride so there may be a few bugs on the route that need to be tweeked.  We will find out as we ride it and adjust on the fly.  As always, it’s best to ride a gravel bike with wider tires for stability on gravel type roads. Sometimes they grade the roads in Busch Wildlife which can cause challenges to cyclists.  We will be on gravel in Busch Wildlife, on Calloway Fork Road, the Katy Trail, and the Hamburg Trail.  We expect to have fun without a lot of whining. There may be some though.

Starting Location:  Weldon Spring Interpretive Center, 7295 MO-94, St. Charles, MO 63304

Plenty of parking available.

Rest Rooms:  At the Interpretive Center Start.

Time of Departure:  10:00 AM

Description:  Gravel Ride –   Gravel bikes with wider tires are highly recommended for increased speeds, stability and comfort on this ride. 

Speed: Usually average about 13 to 14 mph average. If you have a gravel bike, give this ride a go!

Climbing Elevation:  Approx. 1285′

Directions:
West Hwy 64, left (southwest) on Hwy 94, Approximately 2.2 miles to Weldon Spring Interpretive Center on right.

Cue Sheet:   Weldon Spring – Busch Wildlife – Callaway Fork Rd – 31.7 (Gravel Ride)

For USB cable Transfer Navigation .fit File:   31.7 route.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:  RidewithGPS  for 31.7 mile route   

Stops:  Regroup stops as needed. You won’t be left behind.   Porta-Potties in Busch Wildlife area and at Broemmelsiek Park on Canine Drive. Optional Rest stop in Defiance at Wente’s Bar & Grill.  Bring drink bottles on your bike and snacks to eat along the way especially if the Bar & Grill is closed for some reason. Sometimes these places just close because business is slow.

Weather Considerations:  Ride will be canceled if raining or there is a high chance of rain, high winds or too cold. We won’t start in the rain. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar. Always view the website Calendar morning of the ride, in case of cancellation due to weather,

Ride leader: – Joe Kruchowski  314-766-0646   Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705   Call if you have concerns or questions.