STLRC – Upcoming Rides and Events

St. Peters to Old Monroe
October 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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: State commuter parking lot on the north side of I-70 at the St. Peters exit (exit #222).
Time of Departure: 9:00AM
Description: Scenic ride from St. Peters through the countryside of O’Fallon to Old Monroe & Back. Options for 41 to 45 miles.
Ride Leader’s Expectations: Speed 1st Flight 15 to 17 mph Average. If 2nd Flight – 14-15 average Drafting – There will be drafting on this ride. Distance – 41 or 45 miles Elevation: 1432′ on the 41.4 mile route and 1702′ of climbing on the 45 mile route. This ride has lots of rolling hills, some long grades, and a couple of 5% uphills. Ride Time: 3.5 hours – time on course 4+ hours total time.
2nd Flight: If anyone wants to lead a 2nd Flight on this ride. please let me know. If no one volunteers to lead, there is usually a group which like to ride at a slightly reduced pace or distance on this ride.
Directions:
- Take I-70 W to Exit #222 .
- Use the middle lane to turn right onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive.
- Quick Left turn (at signal) on Main Street.
- Turn left into commuter parking lot across from QuikTrip.
Cue Sheet: St. Peters to Old Monroe v2
Please print a copy if you want one. 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.
USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files: 41.4 mile .fit 45.4 mile.fit
For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:
RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 41.4 mile route
RidewithGPS Smartphone file for 45.4
Stops: Several stops to re-group and main Rest / Food stop in Old Monroe at the Phillips Fast Lane Convenience Store.
Road Hazards: The bridge on Old Hwy 79 across the Cuivre River in Old Monroe is accessible but there are barriers at each end with narrow gaps. You must be cautious to get through. You’ll be able to ride over the bridge and then there is another narrow gap to get through.
Weather Considerations: Ride will be canceled if raining, too hot, high winds or a sketchy forecast at start time. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar. Contact ride leader with questions
Ride Leader: Joe Kruchowski 314-766-0646 Sharon Kruchowski 314-229-0705
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