St. Louis Recreational Cyclists
A bicycling group in the metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri area offering both moderate and more challenging group rides.

St. Louis Recreational Cyclists is affiliated with
League of American Bicyclists

St. Louis City Rides


Starting at Forest Park

 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

 5 May Thurs Turtles (3Aa) Forest Park - U City Loop Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Don't miss this all time favorite bike ride. Meet at the Forest Park Visitors Center parking lot. Directions: The Visitors Center is just east of the History Museum off Lindell Blvd. Parking lot behind the administration building. Coordinator: Claudia Spener, 314-862-7851

 11 Aug Thur Forest Park to Dogtown Turtle-Turbo Ride Meet in Forest Park in front of the administration building at 8:30 for 9:00 start. Info - Jackie Kohler, 314-739-8611

 29 SepThur Forest Park Odyssey for Turtles and Turbos Meet in Forest Park at the Administration Building at 9, for a 9:30 start. Dalton Baker will answer your questions at 314-832-7134.

Starting at Tower Grove Park

 12 May Thurs Turtles and Turbos (3Aa) Tower Grove Park City Circle Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Meet in Tower Grove Park. Directions: I-44 east to south on Kingshighway, left into the park just before Arsenal St. Coordinator: Dalton Baker, 314-832-7134

 21 July Thur Tower Grove Park to Grbic Restaurant Turtle-Turbo Ride Meet in T G P at the Kingshighway entrance. Time 8:30 for 9:00. Call Claudia Spener at 314-862-7851 for questions.

 30 June Thurs Turtles (3Aa)Tower Grove Park to Grand Ave Eateries Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Don't miss this bike ride, Jackie always eats at the best places. Meet in Tower Grove Park. Directions: I-44 east to south on Kingshighway, left into the park just before Arsenal St. Coordinator: Jackie Kohler, 314-739-8611

Starting at Lafayette Park

 19 May Thurs Turtles (3Aa) and Turbos (3Ab) Lafayette Park-Riverfront Trail-Chain of Rocks Loop Take an additional 12 miles loop into the Columbia Bottom Confluence Area if desired. Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Meet at the NE corner of Lafayette Park (Park & Mississippi). Ride an almost flat route on mostly trails thru MO & IL with an opportunity to visit the new Bike Commuter Center at 1009 Locust in downtown St Louis. Directions: US 40/I-64 east, exit Jefferson Ave. south, left on Park, right on Mississippi. Coordinator: Larry Essman, 636-394-4117

Starting at Kirkwood Community Center

 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

 16 June 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

 3 July Sun Kirkwood to Grant's Trail to J.B. Park Meet at 8:45 leave at 9-- not if it's raining. Easy 30 mile from Kirkwood Community Center to Grant's Trail, Rainbow Drive(small hill), J.B.park, (rest stop) back on River Des Peres Trail or road, Weil ave.(medium hill) lunch at St.Louis bread co.in webster or whatever you like. Back to park. Coordinator: Gene Trost, 314-918-7104

 18 Aug Thur Kirkwood-Chesterfield Turbo-Turtle Ride Met at Kirkwood City Park/Community Center at 8:30, leaving at 9:00. This is a new ride and if you have questions regarding length or terrain, call Ron O'Neal at 314-868-7382.

Starting at Ethical Society

ESSL  1 Sep Thur Schlafly's on Manchester Turtle and Turbo Ride Meet at the Ethical Society at 9001 Clayton Road just west of the Galleria at (NEW TIME) 9 for 9:30. We cut across several municipalities to get to Grant's Trail. The shorter route goes from the southern end of Grant's Trail to the River Des Peres Greenway. People wanting more miles can ride down to J. B. Park before joining River Des Peres Greenway. Leave the River Des Peres Greenway at Lansdowne to trek to Schlafly's for lunch. Return to parking will be cross country. Call David Brown at 314-821-3130 for questions or info. Click here for cue sheet.