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:  O’Fallon Missouri Civic Park parking lot

Time of Departure:  7:00 AM

Description: Rolling hills along the way to Lake St. Louis.  Options for 40 to 51 miles.  Ride distance to be decided at the rest stop determined by the temperature. Probably will be riding the short route due to the high dew point forecasted.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 1st Flight – 15 to 16 mph Average.  If there is a 2nd Flight – 14 to 15 mph Average.  We will cruise sometimes at 16-22 mph. Many times there are stretches where speeds will increase. Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 40 to 51 miles Climbing Elevation: 1900′ to 2265′ of climbing depending on route. This ride has rolling hills. No major climbs.  Riding time: Approx. 4+ hours, time on course 4.5 hours depending on route distance.

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

Directions:

• Head West on I-70  – Exit at exit #218 to E Terra Ln (outer road).
• Proceed straight 0.9 miles to right on Hwy K (Main Street).
• Go north 0.6 miles on Hwy K (Main Street) to railroad crossing.
• Turn left (west) 0.2 miles on Civic Park Drive to the parking lot on the right.

Cue Sheet:  O’Fallon Civic Park to Lake St. Louis 

Please print a copy if you want one.  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 to navigate by themselves if disconnected from the group.  Please call the Ride Leader 314-766-0646 if you have an issue and not with the group.

Set your printers to print the cue sheet on both sides of the paper.  Long return on the back side.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:  51 mile route.fit         42.6 mile route.fit        40.4 mile route.fit

Download all of the above .fit files into your devices in case we can’t ride the 51 mile route.

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer: 

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 51 mile route

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 42.6 mile route

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 40.4 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cc – 4Cd

Stops: Rest stop at McDonalds/Gas Convenience store at Guthrie Road and Lake St. Louis

Road Hazards: Mexico Road has some cracks and holes between Guthrie Rd. and Josephville Rd.

Weather Considerations: Dew point extremely high this week. Take extra hydration precautions. Ride will be canceled if raining, or it is going to rain, too hot, or too windy at start time.  Please watch the weather forecasts and radar. Any doubts, Contact ride leader with questions.

Special Notes:  Rest rooms should be open at the OFallon Civic Park Community pool. You may want to make a restroom stop before arriving to the ride start in case there are no easily accessible rest rooms.

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