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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.
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