APRIL 2011

 5 Apr Tues Lewis & Clark Boathouse - St. Peters - O'Fallon (4Ab) .

Special Note: Since this ride in St. Charles County does not have a ride permit from the St. Charles County Sheriff's Department, the maximum number of cyclists that are permitted on the ride is 24. Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Lewis & Clark Boathouse in St. Charles for a flat ride to St. Peters, with an option to O'Fallon. Directions: I-70 west into St. Charles County, exit 5th Street north for 0.2 mile, then right on Boonslick Road for 0.5 mile to the Boathouse parking area. Note there are no rest rooms available at the Boathouse parking area. Rest rooms are available at the Tourism Center which is located at the intersection of S. Riverside Drive and First Capitol Drive, approximately 0.5 mile from the Boathouse parking area. Options for 30, 37, 41 or 49 miles. Rest/Food Stop in St. Peters. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 7 Apr Thurs Turtles(2Aa) and Turbos (3Ab) Lewis and Clark Boathouse to New Town.

Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Meet at Lewis & Clark Boathouse in St Charles for a flat ride to New Town, a great start the season ride. Directions: I-70 west into St Charles County, exit 5th Street north for 0.2 miles, then right on Boone's Lick Road for 0.5 miles to the Boathouse parking area. No rest rooms available at parking area. Coordinator: Joan Fromme, 314-831-0113

 7 Apr Thur Columbia - Falling Springs - Millstadt (4Bb) .

Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the MarketPlace in Columbia, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 1.9 miles, right at Edelweiss Drive (@ McDonalds) for two blocks, left into the MarketPlace. Options for 43 or 49 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Millstadt. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 12 Apr Tues St. Peters - O'Fallon - Old Monroe (3Bb) .

Special Note: Since this ride in St. Charles County does not have a ride permit from the St. Charles County Sheriff's Department, the maximum number of cyclists that are permitted on the ride is 24. Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the commuter parking lot on the north side of I-70 at the St. Peters exit (exit #222). Options for 34, 38, 39, or 43 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Old Monroe. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 14 Apr Thur Columbia - Hill Castle Rd - Smithton (4Bb).

Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the MarketPlace in Columbia, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 1.9 miles, right at Edelweiss Drive (@ McDonalds) for two blocks, left into the MarketPlace. Options for 43 or 46 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Smithton. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 14 Apr Thurs Turtles (3Aa) Swing to Sweetie Pie's.

Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Sweetie Pie's is owned and operated by one of the Ike and Tina's Ikettes - you won't want to miss this ride. Meet at the Forest Park Visitors Center. Directions: The Visitors Center is just east of the History Museum off Lindell Blvd. Coordinator: Jackie Kohler, 314-739-8611

 19 Apr Tues Lake St. Louis/Hwy 40 - New Melle - Schaper Rd - Wentzville (3Bb) .

Special Note: Since this ride in St. Charles County does not have a ride permit from the St. Charles County Sheriff's Department, the maximum number of cyclists that are permitted on the ride is 24. Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Schnuck's parking lot at Lake St. Louis Blvd. and Hwy 40. Options for 33, 36, 38, or 41 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Wentzville. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 21 Apr Thurs Turtles (2Ba) and Turbos (3Bb) Kirkwood Loop.

Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Meet at the Kirkwood Community Center. This ride will take you thru Webster, River Des Peres, Carondelet Park, pass through historic Jefferson Barracks, Grants trail and back to Kirkwood for lunch. Directions: I-270 to Manchester Road. East on Manchester for about 2 miles to Geyer Road, south on Geyer for 1/2 mile to Kirkwood Park/Community Center. Park behind the pool. Coordinator: Gene Trost, 314-918-7104

 21 Apr Thur Columbia - Levee Rd - KK Rd - Baum Rd - KK Rd - Waterloo (4Bb) .

Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the MarketPlace in Columbia, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 1.9 miles, right at Edelweiss Drive (@ McDonalds) for two blocks, left into the MarketPlace. Options for 45, 47, 50, or 53 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Waterloo. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 26 Apr Tues Mueller Road Soccer Fields - Portage Des Sioux - Smartt Airfield (4Ab) .

Special Note: Since this ride in St. Charles County does not have a ride permit from the St. Charles County Sheriff's Department, the maximum number of cyclists that are permitted on the ride is 24. Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Mueller Road Soccer Fields for a flat ride to Portage Des Sioux and Smartt Airfield. Directions: From I-270, take I-370 west into St. Charles County, right at Elm Street / New Town exit, north on New Town Road for 0.5 mile, right on Mueller Road for 0.4 mile to the soccer fields on the right. Options for 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, or 44 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Portage Des Sioux or at Smartt Airfield. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 28 Apr Thur Columbia - Imbs Station Rd - Belleville (4Bb) .

Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the MarketPlace in Columbia, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 1.9 miles, right at Edelweiss Drive (@ McDonalds) for two blocks, left into the MarketPlace. Options for 41 or 46 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Belleville. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 28 Apr Thurs Turtles & Turbo's (3Aa) Columbia Loop.

Sign in 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Meet at the Market Place in Columbia, IL. Directions: I-270/255 across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 1.9 miles, right at Edelweis Drive (@ McDonalds) for two blocks, left into the Market Place. Coordinator: Judy Meyer, 314-997-5005