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:  Miner Park in Glen Carbon, IL

Time of Departure:  9:00 AM

Description:  Riding through the Collinsville Seven Gates of Hell (Urban legend) . Join us at Miner Park start in Glen Carbon for a safe (I hope), daylight ride through the gates.

Restrooms at the start: Available at Miner Park.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed: 1st Flight 15+ mph Average and 2nd Flight 14-15 mph Average.    Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 44.8 or 47.6 miles.  Ride leaders are leaning towards the longer route. Climbing Elevation:  Approx. 1150′ of climbing.  Riding time: Approx. 3.5+ hours, time on course 4.5 hours.  

2nd Flight:  Steve Leach will be leading a 2nd flight at a more moderate pace and maybe distance on this ride.

Directions:

• From the Poplar St Bridge:
  • East on I-64 crossing the Mississippi River on the Poplar St. Bridge where I-55, I-44 and I-70 converge entering Illinois
  • After 3 miles, keep left to continue on I-55 for 6.6 miles
  • Use right 2 lanes to take exit toward I-255N/I-270 continue for 4.5 miles
  • Right on exit 29 for IL-162 toward Glen Carbon for 2 miles
  • Turn left onto IL-157 for 0.1 mile
  • Turn right onto W. Main St. for 1 mile
  • Turn left on Collinsville Rd continue for 0.2 miles to Miner Park

  OR:  Taking the JB Bridge on I-255:

  • At the JB Bridge, head east on I-255 over the JB Bridge.
  • Stay on I-255 to right on exit 29 toward Glen Carbon/Granite City.
  • Turn right on Hwy 162 east.
  • Turn left on Hwy Hwy 157.
  • Turn right on Main Street.
  • Turn left on Collinsville.
  • Follow the road past the library to Miner Park.

Cue Sheet:    Seven Gates Ride – Miner Park Start

For USB wire transfer – Navigation .Fit files:    44.8 mile route.fit               47.6 mile route.fit

For Smartphone Transfer to Cycling GPS devices:

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 44.8 mile route

RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 47.6 mile route

Experience Level:  4Bc – 4Bd

Stops:  Re-Group stops as necessary.  Rest/Food at Kelly’s Deli & BP Convenience Store at Hwy 40 & Main St. in Troy.

Road Hazards: The Gates are one-lane trestles, built in the 1880s, so we have to be cautious for oncoming traffic. We will be on Troy O’Fallon Road shoulder for a short distance.  There might be a spot of chipseal here and there too.

Weather Considerations:  Ride will be canceled if raining at start time, too windy, too hot or cold, or the forecast looks sketchy. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar.

Ride Leaders:   Joe Kruchowski 314-766-0646    Sharon Kruchowski  314-229-0705   Steve Leach 916-367-9832