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.

RIDE Starting Location: Time of Departure:   7:00 AM -DUE TO FLOODING AT CC-MEET AT PAGE EXTENSION PARKING LOT

Description: Riding from PAGE EXTENSION BRIDGE through St. Charles to New Town and back.  TEMPORARY: Additional 6 mile loop available, {COMPLIMENTS OF GRANVILLE} -MILE 20.5, JUNCTION OF WASHEON AND CHURCH RD (WE MEET AND SPLIT UP), TURN RIGHT GO 1 MILE , TURN LEFT ON BLAISE STATION RD, GO 2 MILES AND DO A U-TURN AT ORCHARD FARM RD, RETURN TO JUNCTION OF CHURCH AND WASHEON FOR THE ADDED 6 MILES.  TEMPORARY LOOP NOT ON ATTACHED CUE SHEET. I will take a drive by the dog park Sunday to verify depth of water that collects under bridge.  Another option available if so.

Ride Leader’s Expectations: Final Speed – 12 to 13 mph & 14 to 15 mph averages. Depending on group size and rider willingness to lead, there could be different speeds and sub-groups on this ride. Be advised that if you vary from the official route, you are on your own.  Many times, there are stretches where speeds will increase.  Distance – Options for 39 to 47 miles.  Climbing Elevation: 992′ to 1022′ of climbing depending on route. This ride has rolling hills.  Riding time: Approx. 3.5+ hours, time on course 4 hours.

Directions:

Directions:

• West on Page (Hwy 364)
• Cross Missouri river
• Exit #14 for Upper Bottom/ Arena Parkway
• Right on Arena Parkway
• Make an immediate right turn on Hemsath Road
• Hemsath turns into S. River Road.
• Right turn into the parking lot.

Cue Sheets (2) and RidewithGPS routes have been modified until the Orchard Farm Road is re-opened.

Print cue sheets on both sides.

Cue Sheets: Page 39 Extension Parking to New Town  (Short Route)

Page 47 Extension Parking to New Town with Smartt Field Addition   (Long Route)

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.  I recommend riders carry a cue sheet if they are not familiar with the route.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:   39 mile route.fit      47 mile route.fit

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:   

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 39 mile route

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 47 mile route

Experience Levels: 4Bb, 4Bc

Stops: • #1 St. Charles Tourism Center & #2 Smartt Field Rest Rooms & #3 Main Stop -Marsala’s Market, New Town

Road Hazards:  There maybe some pockets of water on N. Main Street in St. Charles. Decisions will be made at the tourism center whether we’ll take the trail or stay on the planned route.

Weather:    Ride will be canceled if it is raining, high percentage of rain or high winds.  Check the weather forecast and check this ride calendar for any updates on the morning of the ride.  

Ride Leaders:    Kathy Montgomery 636-233-2848