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: Waterloo, IL Walmart parking lot

Time of Departure:   7:30 AM  

Description:  Scenic ride to Red Bud with rolling hills and low traffic roadways.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 15 to 17 Average.  We will cruise sometimes at 16-20 mph. Many times there are stretches where speeds will increase. Drafting – Yes  Distance – 50.5 miles – Sorry, no short return.  Climbing Elevation: 2187′ of climbing. This ride has rolling hills and some long grades.  Riding time: Approx. 3.5+ hours, time on course 4 hours.

2nd Flight:  If anyone else wants to lead a 2nd flight at a more moderate pace on this ride, please contact the ride leader or Joe Kruchowski 314-766-0646 if interested.

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 – Redbud – 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. If unable to, speak to the Leader before the start.

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit files:    50.5 mile route.fit 

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:     Smartphone RidewithGPS link for 50.5 mile route

Experience Level:   4Cd

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 Rest room break  Phillips 66 Hwy 3 & Ames Rd.     #3 Optional Rest Rooms – Circle-K & Market St in Waterloo.

Road Hazards:  Might be a spot or two of chip seal out there.

Weather concerns:  We won’t start in the rain or if excessively windy, or if a large weather front is moving in. 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: Michael Byrd  618-719-1404