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:  Pacific Community Park, 724 W Congress St, Pacific, MO 63069

This park is on West Congress Street approx. .2 miles west of 4th Street. Turn on Birk Circle into the park across from the Pacific Eagles Social Room. Look at the venue directions carefully.  Park your vehicles by the rest rooms straight ahead as you enter the park.

Time of Departure:  10:00 AM

Description:   Riding from Pacific, MO to Washington, MO along some beautiful roads with great scenery. Skipping the bike trail to Washington because it’s cold out. It’s 41.6 miles with 2350′ of climbing.  There are rest rooms or Porta-Potties available at the start at the Pacific Community Park.  Should have a nice tailwind from Washinton back to Pacific.

Ride Leader Expectations:

Final Speed – 1st Flight 14 to 15+ mph Average.    If there is a 2nd Flight, slightly reduced speed. Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 41.6 miles. This is the short option. Climbing Elevation: Approx. 2350′ of climbing. This ride has rolling hills and some long grades.  No killer hills. Riding time: Approx. 3+ hours, time on course 3.5 hours.

2nd Flight:  Let me know if you would like to lead a 2nd Flight at a slightly reduced speed on this ride.

Directions:

• Take I-44 west to Pacific Exit 257.
• Turn Left onto Viaduct Street for .1 mile
• Go under I-44.
• Turn Left on W. Osage St for .2 miles
• Turn Right on Payne St for .4 miles
• Turn Left on W Congress for .3 miles to
• Right on Birk Circle into Pacific Community Park (Across from 707 W Congress St)
• Go to parking area straight ahead on the left.

Cue Sheet: Pacific to Washington Lite 42

Please print a copy if you want one.  Ride Leaders have minimal 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 to navigate back to the start if they get disconnected from the group.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:    41.6 mile route.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:     RidewithGPS file for 41.6 mile route

Stops: Several to regroup as needed. #1 Optional rest room stop, , Phillips 66 at Hwy 100 & Old 66. #2 Main Rest stop is at the Washington BP at 25.0 miles, and  Rest Rooms – Phillips 66 at Hwy 100 & Old Route 66.

Road Hazards: May have some heavier traffic on a few roads.  There will be some climbing but no monster hills. Steepest gradient is 8% for .2 mile. Lots of rollers though. Old Hwy 100 is a slight, long climb out of Washington.

Weather Considerations: Expect colder temperatures. Warm warm cycling clothing, shoes, and gloves.   The ride will be canceled if it’s raining, too windy, or too cold. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar. Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home. Contact ride leader with questions.

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