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:  Marsala’s Market – New Town, St. Charles

Weather could be a little sketchy. Please watch the calendar for cancellations.

Rest Rooms:  Better stop at a gas station on the way because I don’t believe Marsalas is open that early.

Time of Departure:  8:00 AM 

Description:  Nice level ride to check out Lake 370 with an option for an O’Fallon Loop. Options for 40 to 48 miles. Ride leader is planning on the 40 mile route because of an early afternoon appointment scheduled. May do the 48 depending on what time we get to the rest stop.

2nd Flight:    Patti Brumleve is leading a 2nd Flight and a slightly reduced pace on this ride.

Ride Leader’s Expectations & Objectives:    Final Speed – 15 to 16+ mph Avg.  1st Flight   Slightly reduced speed on 2nd Flight.  We will cruise, at times, between 16-20 mph.  Drafting – There will be drafting on the 1st Flight on this ride.   Distance:  40 or 48 miles.  Climbing Elevation:  Very minimal elevation change.  Riding time: Approx. 3+ hours, time on course 3.5 hours.

Ride leader appreciates being notified if you cut the ride short, take a different route, etc… Please add my phone # to your contacts in case of a bike mishap, flat tire, whatever….

Directions to start from I-270:

• From I-270 Take Hwy 370 North to St. Charles
• After 7.2 miles take Exit 5 and go right on New Town Blvd.
• After 3 miles turn right on New Town Dr. (it’s where the bike path ends)
• Straight at roundabout and Continue on New Town Ave.
• Turn left then sharp right at Domain Street past the church.
• Park to the left on Civic Circle (just north of Marsala’s.)

Cue Sheet:  New Town to Lake 370+

Please print a copy if you want one.  Ride Leaders have minimal copies.  Please come prepared to find your own way if an unexpected emergency happens.  You should be able to find your way back on your own. 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 wire transfer – Navigation .Fit files:  NTLake370-40              NTLake370-48

Download both .fit files for use in your Garmin or other cycling GPS device.

For Smartphone Transfer:  Download both routes in case we elect to ride the longer route.

RidewithGPS link for 40 mile route

RidewithGPS link for 48 mile route

Stops:  Rest/Food at QuikTrip in Old St. Peters and if needed, MotoMart at New Town Blvd & Fountain Lake.

Road Hazards: Be careful on Salt River Road.

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

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