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.

Road Condition Updates: Roads were dry as of Tuesday 12-3 at 12 Noon.  Might have to watch the shady areas for black ice.

Starting Location:  Schnucks Market Place Columbia, IL

Time of Departure:       10:00 AM

Description:  Riding via Waterloo down the back roads to New Valmeyer, IL then home on the Levee Road with a nice tailwind.

2nd Flight: If anyone wants to lead a 2nd Flight at a slightly reduced speed, let me know.

Ride Leader Expectations – Final Speed – 14 to 15+mph Avg.   Distance:  46  miles.  Climbing Elevation:  1300 ft of climbing.  This ride has some hills at the start and a flat return. Riding time: Approx. 3+ hours, time on course 4 hours.

Directions:

From I-55 and I-255 in South St. Louis County go 6.0 miles southeast across the Jefferson Barracks Bridge on I-255.
Exit IL Hwy 3 South, go 2.2 miles and turn right on Veterans Parkway @ McDonald’s.
Go 0.1 mile and turn left on Columbia Center just past Regions Bank.
Turn right into the Schnucks MarketPlace parking lot.

Cue Sheet:  Columbia – Waterloo – Madonnaville – Valmeyer – Levee Road 45.7

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 find their way back if an unforeseeable event happens during this ride.

Please print a cue sheet if wanted.  Ride Leaders will have limited extra copies.

For USB cable Transfer Navigation .fit File:     45.7 Route.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:   RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 45.7 mile route 

Stops:  Several pauses to re-group.  Convenience stop if needed at mile 11 in Waterloo and a Rest/Food stop at mile 29 in New Valmeyer at the Mike’s Service Convenience store to warm up.  Ride Leader will buy your coffee but don’t drive your car there for it!!

Road Hazards: None known at the time of posting.

Expected Weather Considerations:   This is the “Peach” of the week but dress warmly!!!  Wear your thermal gear. Expect cold temps with some wind.  Ride will be canceled if the weather takes a turn for the worse or colder than forecasted.

Please watch the weather forecasts and radar.  Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home.

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