STLRC – Upcoming Rides and Events

Waterloo – Powell – Red Bud – Ames 50 v2 50.2m
February 6 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Participation in STLRC Rides are 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: Waterloo, IL Walmart parking lot
Time of Assembly: 8:40 am
Time of Departure: 9:00 am
Description: Scenic ride to Red Bud with rolling hills and low traffic roadways.
Ride Leader’s Expectations: Final Speed – The ride leader will finish with an average speed of 14 to 15 mph average; many times there will be stretches where speeds will be in the upper teens. If anyone wants to lead a 2nd flight at a lower pace please contact the ride leader to update this posting.
Distance – 50.5 miles – Sorry, no short return. Climbing Elevation: 2075′ of climbing. This ride has rolling hills and some long grades. Riding time: Approx. 3.5+ hours, time on course 4 hours.
2nd Flight: Leader needed.
Directions:
- I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge.
- Go right at Exit #6 towards Columbia/Hwy 3 south.
- Go for 9.1 miles to HH Road.
- Turn right on HH towards Walmart.
- Turn left at first street and then right into Walmart parking lot.
Cue Sheet: Waterloo – Powell – Red Bud – Ames 50 v2
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. All riders should be able to navigate back to the start on their own if something unforeseen happens.
USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files: 50.5 mile route.fit
For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer: Smartphone RidewithGPS link for 50.5 mile route
Stops: Several re-group stops to keep the group together. #1 Main Rest Stop in Red Bud at Casey’s – Hwy 3 & Shiloh Dr. #2 Optional Rest Rooms – Circle-K @Market St in Waterloo.
Road Hazards: Non known, but always a chance of refrozen meltwater.
Weather concerns: The forecast at this posting time is for mph NNW winds for most of our return. Ride will be canceled if it’s raining or if excessively windy, too cold or if a large weather front is moving in. We won’t start in the rain. Please watch the weather forecasts and radar. Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home. Contact ride leader with questions.
Ride Leader: Granville White 314 581-2458
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