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:  St. Clair Orchard Park 1295 Orchard Dr, St Clair, MO 63077

Parking Area Change:  Be advised that we will not be parking at the lot right off of the outer road.  The park people don’t like us riding bikes on the park trail so we will park at the east side of the park off of Orchard Drive. Check out the venue on the right side of the web posting to see how to get there.

Rest Rooms available at the start at Orchard Park.

Time of Departure:  8:30 AM   

Description:  Join us for a nice, rolling country road ride out in St. Clair, MO.  We’ll be riding to the city of Sullivan, taking back roads and a few miles on the low traffic outer roads.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Speed: 1st Flight 14 – 15+ mph Average.  If there is a 2nd Flight 13 – 14 mph Average.   Moving speed will increase on the flatter portions of the ride.  Elevation: 2550 to 2783′ of climbing      Distance: 44.5 or 48.3 miles.   Rolling hills

2nd Flight:  Karen Parham is leading a 2nd Flight on this ride at a slightly reduced pace. Both flights will leave at the same time.

Directions:

• Take I-44 west to exit 240 for MO-47 toward Union/St Clair
• Left on Hwy 47 S/N Main St
• Cross over I-44
• Left onto S Service Rd approx. .4 miles
• Right on Orchard Drive for .3 miles
• Left on park service road approx. .1 miles
• Park by pavilion with restrooms.

Cue Sheets:  St. Clair MO Orchard Park to Sullivan

Print a cue sheet if you want one. Riders are expected to either have a cue sheet or a cycling GPS device with the navigation route file loaded.  You should be prepared to find your way if you get disconnected from the group.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:      44.5 .fit file       48.3 .fit file

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:  RidewithGPS file for 44.5 mile route          RidewithGPS file for 48.3 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cb – 4Cc    

Stops:  Re-Group stops as needed to bunch back up. Rest stops available at BP C-Store in Sullivan at 24.7 miles, and optional rest stop at mile 32.4 Stanton exit, Amstar station at Hwy W & Service Rd.

Road Hazards:  Always watch out for traffic at street crossings and we will be on some rolling country roads for awhile.

Weather Considerations:     Make sure you bring 2 bottles of electrolyte drinks and have a few snacks in your pockets. The ride will be canceled if: It’s raining or if there is a high percentage prediction of rain, high winds, or too hot/cold. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar.  Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home.

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