STLRC – Upcoming Rides and Events

Participation in STLRC Rides & Hikes is at your own risk. STLRC assumes no liability.

Last ride of 2024 season!!!!   

Starting Location:  Schnucks Lake St. Louis

Time of Departure:  10:00 AM

Description: Riding From Lake STL Schnucks with lots of rolling hills to Old Monroe & back.  Ride Leaders plan to do the 44 mile route weather permitting.  As I post this, there is a 30% chance of rain, NW 6 mph wind, and temps in the higher 40s.  So, we may do the shorter route if the rain is closing in.  I will be monitoring the weather.  Hopefully we can get this ride in.  Not starting in the rain as usual.  We should have a nice tailwind for the return.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 14.5 – 15+ mph Average.  We will cruise at times at 16-20 mph depending on wind direction and terrain.  Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.  Distance – 38 or 44 miles . Climbing Elevation: 1958′ or 2283′ of climbing on these routes. This ride has rolling hills with a couple of long grades.  Riding time: Approx. 3+ hours, time on course 3.5 hours.

2nd Flight:  If anyone wants to lead a 2nd Flight on this ride, please let the posting ride leader know.

Directions:

• Take I-64/40 west
• Take Exit #2 towards Lake St. Louis BLVD
• Cross Lake STL Boulevard
• Go left on Civic Center By-Pass in front of Hucks
• Turn right into parking lot.
• Usually park a couple of parking rows west of Hucks

Cue Sheet: Lake STL Schnucks to Old Monroe

Please print a copy if you want one.  Ride Leaders bring just a few 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 should be able, on their own, to navigate back to the starting point if they get disconnected from the group or have an emergency.

Download both routes into your devices in case the wind doesn’t cooperate.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:      38 mile route.fit        44 mile route.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:   RidewithGPS File for Smartphones – 38 mile route

RidewithGPS File for Smartphones – 44 mile route

Rest Stops:  Re-Group and leg breaks as needed.  Main Rest Stop – FastLane in Old Monroe.   Rest Room stop at Phillips 66 at Guthrie & I-70 on the return.

Road Hazards:  We’ll be on a few busy roads for a little bit.

Weather Considerations:   Not too cold but still dress warmly.  Ride will be canceled if raining at start, high percentage of rain forecasted, too windy or cold. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar. Any doubts, Contact ride leader with questions.

Special Notes:  Rest rooms available at ride start at Hucks or Schnucks.

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