STLRC – Upcoming Rides and Events

Participation in STLRC Rides & Hikes is at your own risk. STLRC assumes no liability.

Starting Location: Waterloo, IL Walmart parking lot

Time of Departure:   7:00 AM  Start 1st Flight       7:15 AM Start 2nd Flight

Description:  Riding to Prairie du Rocher from the Waterloo Walmart.  We will be going down through Renault.  Should be able to get a sandwich, snacks and drinks at Myer’s Korner Market in Prairie if so inclined.  Rest Rooms available at Waterloo Walmart at the start and at Prairie du Rocher City Park.

Ride Leader’s Expectations:  Final Speed – 14.5 to 15 mph Average & 15 to 17 mph Average.  We will cruise sometimes at 16-22 mph. Many times there are stretches where speeds will increase. Drafting – 1st Flight will be drafting on this ride.   Distance – 52 miles – Sorry, no short return.  Climbing Elevation: 2029′ of climbing. This ride has rolling hills and one long, moderate climb, up Fults Road.  Riding time: Approx. 4+ hours, time on course 4.5 hours.

2nd Flight:  Leslie McCormick is leading a 2nd Flight starting at 7:15AM at a more moderate pace on this ride. please contact the Leslie (314) 406-8390 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 – G Rd – Prairie du Rocher – Fults  

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.

Navigation Files below:

USB wire transfer Navigation .fit file  –     52 mile route .fit file

For Smartphone RidewithGPS Transfer:    RidewithGPS file for 52 mile route

Experience Level:  4Cc – 4Cd

Stops: Re-group stops as needed to stay together. #1 Optional Rest room break at 3.4 miles Amoco at Front and Market Streets.  #2 Main Rest Stop in Prairie at Myer’s Korner Market with rest rooms on Main St – Prairie du Rocher City Park.

Road Hazards:  

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. I will wait until the early morning hours of the ride if I want to cancel unless the weather forecast changes considerably the night before.  Check the website for any corrections or cancellations before you leave home. Contact ride leader with questions.

Ride Leaders:  Joe Kruchowski  314-766-0646  Sharon Kruchowski 314-229-0705                                                    Leslie McCormick  314-406-8390