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:  Quail Ridge Park – Wentzville

Time of Departure:  7:30 AM

Description: New ride!  Riding From Quail Ridge Park through Foristell to visit Berry Park & back.  This will be the maiden voyage for this route.  You won’t be dropped.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 14 – 15 mph Average.  Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 44 or 50 miles . Climbing Elevation: 2173 to 2482′ of climbing depending on route chosen. This ride has rolling hills. No big climbs.  Riding time: Approx. 4+ hours, time on course 4.75 hours.

Directions:

• From I – 64:
  • Take Hwy 64 West to Exit 1C.
  • At top of ramp, Go Left on Prospect Road
  • At Circles, proceed straight on Prospect Road.
  • Right on Interstate Drive
  • Left on Quail Ridge Parkway.
  • Quick Left on Bluestem Way.
  • Straight to 2nd parking area with restroom on right.

From I – 70:

• • Take I-70 West to Exit 209.
  • At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto State Hwy Z.
  • Left on Interstate Drive.
  • Right on Quail Ridge Parkway
  • Quick Left on Bluestem Way.
  • Straight to 2nd parking area with restroom on right.

Cue Sheet: Quail Ridge Park – Foristell – Berry Park

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.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:      44 mile route.fit             50 mile route.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:   

RidewithGPS File for Smartphones – 44 mile route

RidewithGPS File for Smartphones –  50 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cc 

Stops: Several to re-group. Opportunities for rest rooms stops – #1 Rest Rooms – McDonalds/Phillips 66 on Veterans Memorial Parkway in Foristell. Main rest Stop – Phillips 66 at Hwy T & Hwy D.  Sorry, No rest rooms at Berry Park.

Road Hazards:  Might be on a few busy roads for a little bit.

Weather Considerations:  Ride will be canceled if raining at start, high percentage of rain forecasted, too windy or hot. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar. Any doubts, Contact ride leader with questions.

Special Notes:  Rest rooms available at ride start in Quail Ridge Park.

Ride Leaders: Bruce Crask  636-284-8116            Joe Kruchowski  314-766-0646