Starting in the Columbia area

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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

 5 May Thur Columbia - Millstadt - Freeburg (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 44, 48, or 52 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Freeburg. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 12 May Thur Columbia - Cement Hollow Rd - Concordia Church Rd - 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 37, 41, or 43 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Millstadt. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 26 May Thur Columbia - Zingg Rd -Kraft Rd - Smithton (4Cb) 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 44, 47, or 50 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Smithton. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 2 June Thur Columbia - D Rd - Coxeyville Rd - Birkner Rd - Waterloo (4Bb) Depart at 8:00 a.m. (note the summer start time of 8:00 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 Waterloo. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 9 June Thur Columbia - Cement Hollow Rd - Cloverleaf Rd - Belleville (4Bb) Depart at 8:00 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 44 or 49 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Belleville. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 16 June Thur Columbia - Coxeyville Rd - Robinson School Rd - Freeburg (4Bb) Depart at 8:00 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 47 or 49 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Freeburg. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 23 June Thur Columbia - Big loop to Millstadt (4Bb) Depart at 8:00 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 40, 41, 46, or 47 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Millstadt. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 7 July Thur Columbia - Coxeyville Rd - Konarcik Rd - Robinson School Rd - Smithton (4Bb) Depart at 8:00 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 38, 45, or 56 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Smithton. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 14 July Thur Falling Springs Turtle-Turbo Ride Meet in Columbia at the Market Place at 8, leave at 8:30 (leader likes to ride early). Call Faye Holdenreid, 636-399-4604 if you have questions.

 14 July Thur Columbia - Levee Rd - Maeystown - Bushy Prairie Rd - Waterloo (4Bb) Depart at 8:00 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 44, 50, 54, or 56 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Waterloo. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 21 July Thur Columbia - Falling Springs - Imbs Station Rd - Belleville (4Bb) Depart at 8:00 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 47 or 52 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Belleville. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 28 July Thur Columbia Surprise Turtle-Turbo Ride The thing that makes this a surprise is that Darryl has not decided what route he wants to lead. But meet him at the Market Place in Columbia, Il at 8:30 and leave at 9:00. Call him if you don't like surprises. Darryl Fabick at 314-822-1183.

 28 July Thur Columbia - Centerville Rd - Smithton - Freeburg (4Bb) Depart at 8:00 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 51 or 54 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Freeburg. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 11 Aug Thur Columbia - D Rd - Maeystown - Brandt Rd - Waterloo (4Cb) Depart at 8:00 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 40, 51, 54, or 56 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Waterloo. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 18 Aug Thur Columbia - Cherry St - Cloverleaf Rd - Belleville - Millstadt (4Cb) Depart at 8:00 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 40, 43, or 46 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Millstadt. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 25 Aug Thur Columbia, Il, to Fountain Turtle-Turbo Ride This ride meets once again in Columbia, Il at 8:30, leaving at 9:00. A short ride for turtles and longer for turbos. Questions? Mary Lou Kosta, 314-842-8927.

 1 Sep Thur Columbia - Gall Rd - Coxeyville Rd -Konarcik Rd - Robinson School Rd - Smithton (4Bb) Depart at 8:00 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 47, 54, or 65 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Smithton. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 8 Sep Thur Columbia - Centerville Rd - Birkner 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 41, or 48 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Waterloo. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 15 Sep Thur Columbia - D Rd - Coxeyville Rd - Quirin Rd - 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 35, 39, 41, or 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Millstadt. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 22 Sep Thur Columbia - Cherry St - Kropp Rd - Millstadt - Freeburg (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 44, 49, or 52 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Freeburg. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 29 SepThur Columbia - Gall Rd - Waterloo - Goeddletown Rd - Birkner Rd - Smithton (4Bb) Departat 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 46 or 49 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Smithton. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 13 Oct Thur Falling Springs in Columbia Turtle/Turbo Ride Meeting place is in Columbia, Il at the Market Place at 9:00 and leaving at 9:30. Person to contact if you have a question is Larry Essmann at 636-394-4115

 13 Oct Thur Columbia - Falling Springs - Triple Lakes Rd - EE Rd - Kopp Rd - Waterloo (4Bb) Depart at 9:30 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 46, 48, 50, or 53 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Waterloo. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 20 Oct Thur Columbia - Cherry St - Concordia Church Rd - Boyd Rd - Smithton (4Bb) Depart at 9:30 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 or 48 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Smithton. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 27 Oct Thur Columbia - Centerville Rd - Smithton - Freeburg - 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 34, 40, 44, or 50 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Millstadt. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 3 Nov Thur Columbia - Bluff Rd - Hanover Rd - Coxeyville Rd - Knab Rd - Smithton (4Bb) Depart at 9:30 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 38, 42, 46, or 50 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Smithton. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 10 Nov Thur Columbia - Cherry St - Floraville Rd - Goeddleton Rd - Waterloo (4Bb) Depart at 9:30 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 51 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Waterloo. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 17 Nov Thur Columbia - Cement Hollow Rd - Cloverleaf Rd - Belleville - Millstadt (4Bb) Depart at 9:30 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 44, 48, or 51 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Millstadt. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

Starting in the Waterloo area

 19 May Thur Wateroo - Red Bud (4Bb) Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Wal-Mart parking lot in Waterloo, Illinois for a 48-mile ride to Red Bud, Illinois (shorter option for 41 miles is available, but travels 2.5 miles on Hwy 3). Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 9.5 miles, right at Hwy HH for 0.1 mile, left into the Wal-Mart parking lot. Or, if you desire to ride an extra 20 miles, depart at 8:00 a.m. from the MarketPlace in Columbia, Illinois and ride 10 miles to the Wal-Mart parking lot in Waterloo before the start of the ride and then ride 10 miles from Waterloo back to the MarketPlace in Columbia after the ride. Directions to the MarketPlace in Columbia: 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 48 miles from Waterloo, or 61 or 68 miles from Columbia. Rest/Food Stop in Red Bud, Illinois. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 25 Aug Thur Waterloo - Floraville Rd - Probst Rd - Beck Rd - Red Bud (4Bb) Depart at 8:30 a.m. from the Wal-Mart parking lot in Waterloo, Illinois for a 48-mile ride to Red Bud, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 9.5 miles, right at Hwy HH for 0.1 mile, left into the Wal-Mart parking lot. Rest/Food Stop in Red Bud. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 6 Oct Thur Waterloo - Old Red Bud Rd - G Rd - VV Rd - Ames Rd - Red Bud (4Bb) Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Wal-Mart parking lot in Waterloo, Illinois for a 50-mile ride to Red Bud, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 9.5 miles, right at Hwy HH for 0.1 mile, left into the Wal-Mart parking lot. Rest/Food Stop in Red Bud. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 30 June Thur Waterloo - Konarcik Rd - Hecker - Beck Rd - Red Bud (4Bb) Depart at 8:30 a.m. (note the later start of 8:30 a.m.) from the Wal-Mart parking lot in Waterloo, Illinois for a 47 mile ride to Red Bud, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 9.5 miles, right at Hwy HH for 0.1 mile, left into the Wal-Mart parking lot. Rest/Food Stop in Red Bud, Illinois. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398

Starting in Millstadt

 4 Aug Thur Millstadt - Pleasant Ridge Loop - Smithton (4Bb) Depart at 8:30 a.m. from the Millstadt City Park on Kalbfleisch Drive in Millstadt, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 4.3 miles, right exit up and over Hwy 3 onto Hwy 158 east for 7.1 miles (2 blocks past VFW Hall), left on Polk Street for 0.3 mile to the fourth street on the right (Kalbfleisch Drive), right on Kalbfleishch Drive for 0.2 mile to Millstadt City Park Parking Lot. Options for 30 or 44 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Smithton. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

Starting at Culver's

 26 May Thurs Turtles and Turbos (3Aa/b) Culver's - MCT Trails Ride Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Directions: From I-255, take the Horseshoe Lake Road exit (exit #26). East on Horseshoe Lake Road for .05 miles. Turn right on United Drive and then turn left into the Metroeast Parks and Recreation building parking lot, directly behind Culver's restaurant. From I-70 East, exit at IL Route 157 (exit #11- Collinsville). North on Rt 157 for 0.7 miles. Left on United Drive (the road just before Culver's) then a right into the Metroeast Parks and Recreation building parking lot. Coordinator: Willie Thierheimer, 314-361-5862

 5 July Tues Turtle and Turbos - Trails of Madison County Ride Meet at the Metro East Park & Recreation Bldg. in Collinsville IL by Culvers at 8:45 to leave at 9 for a nice shady bike ride. Directions: From St. Louis east across the Poplar St. Bridge on I-70 to exit 11 (Collinsville exit). Continue north (left turn) approx.1/2 mile. Left on United Drive (Culver's on corner). Park at Metro East Parks & Recreation office on right behind Culver's. Coordinator: Gene Trost, 314-918-7104

 22 Sep Thur Culver's-MCT Ride for Turtles and Turbos Meet at 9 for a 9:30 start. From I-155 take the Horseshoe Lake Road exit 26. East on Horseshoe Lake Road for .05 miles and turn right on United Drive. Then turn left into Metroeast Parks and Recreation Bldg. directly behind Culver's Restaurant. From I-70 East, exit at IL Route 157, Exit 11. North on Rt 157 for 0.7 miles. Left on United and proceed as above. Willie Thierheimer is the co-ordinator and can be reached at 314-361-5862.

Starting at Clifton Terrace

 9 June Thurs Turtles (3Aa/b) Clifton Terrace to Grafton Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Meet at Clifton Terrace Park. Directions: Clifton Terrace Park is on the River Roads five miles north of Alton. This short flat ride to Grafton can be made longer by continuing on the Pere Marquette bike path that has a few hills. We'll eat lunch in Grafton. Coordinator: Billie Teneau, 314-291-7860.

 19 July Tues Alton OR Clifton Terrace - Pere Marquette Park (3Ab) or (4Cb) Depart at 8:30 a.m. from the commuter parking lot just north of Alton, Illinois on The Great River Road (Hwy 100). -- OR -- Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the commuter parking lot at Clifton Terrace, Illinois (3.7 miles farther north on The Great River Road than the Alton commuter parking lot). Options for 33 or 38 miles from Clifton Terrace and 40 or 45 miles from Alton. Rest/Food Stop in Grafton, Illinois. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 18 Oct Tues Alton OR Clifton Terrace - Pere Marquette Park (3Ab) or (4Cb) Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the commuter parking lot just north of Alton, Illinois on The Great River Road (Hwy 100). -- OR -- Depart at 10:00 a.m. from the commuter parking lot at Clifton Terrace, Illinois (3.7 miles farther north on The Great River Road than the Alton commuter parking lot). Options for 33 or 38 miles from Clifton Terrace and 40 or 45 miles from Alton. Rest/Food Stop in Grafton, Illinois. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.