JULY 2010

 1 July Thu Turtles (3Ca) Sioux Passage Challenge

Sign in at 8:45 for a 9:00 start. Have you ever been to Sioux Passage? It's a ride you won't want to miss. Meet at the Visitor Center at the last MO exit. Directions: I- 270 north to Riverview exit, left on Riverview and left again at Dunn Road then left into Visitor Center. Coordinator: Ron O'Neal 314-868-7382

 6 July Tue O’Fallon, Missouri Civic Park – Lake St. Louis (4Cb)

Depart at 8:00 a.m. from O’Fallon Civic Park. Directions: From I-70 and Hwy M (Main Street) go north 0.5 miles on Hwy M (Main Street) to railroad crossing; left (west) on Civic Park Drive (first street north of railroad crossing); west 0.2 miles to park on the right. Options for 30, 31, 38, 44, or 50 miles. Rest/Food stop at Lake St. Louis. No go in rain. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh 636-532-1398.

 8 July Thu Turtles (3Ba) and Turbos (3Bb) Howell Island West Loop

Sign in at 8:45 for a 9:00 start. Meet at the Windsor Crossing Church at 114 N. Eatherton Road just up from the Howell Island Conservation Area parking lot. Directions: I-40/64 west of I-270 about 9 miles. Take Long Road exit, right on Chesterfield Airport Rd, left on Olive Street (Phillip 66 station) which becomes N Eatherton Rd. Drive about 2.75 miles and turn left at golf course sign. Where the road bends left in .3 miles, turn right into the first (west) church parking lot. Coordinator: Susan Feldman 314-822-3655.

 13 July Tue Turtles (4Aa) and Turbos (4Ab) Harbor to Harbor Ride

Sign in at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 start. Meet in St Charles at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse parking lot for a flat ride out to Hideaway Harbor Park. Directions: I-70 west into St. Charles, exit 5th street north, Right on Boonslick to boathouse parking area on the riverfront. Coordinator: Judy Meyer, 314-997-5005

 15 July Thu Turtles (3Aa) Swing to Sweetie Pie’s

Sign in at 8:30 for a 9:00 AM start. Sweetie Pie’s is owned and operated by one of Ike and Tina’s Ikettes - you won’t want to miss this ride. Meet at the Forest Park Visitors Center parking lot directly behind administration building. Directions: The Visitors Center is just east of the History Museum off Lindell Blvd. Coordinator: Jackie Kohler 314-739-8611

 15 July Thu Columbia – Levee Rd – KK Rd – Baum Rd – KK 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 45, 47, 50, or 53 miles. Rest/Food stop in Waterloo. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh 636-532-1398.

 20 July Tue Turtles (3Ba) and Turbos (3Bb) Ride Craig’s Triple Loops

Sign in at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 start. Craig is taking us on his popular ride thru the scenic Illinois countryside and suggests that you might want to bring a compass! Pick one or more loops for a 22, 30 or 40 mile ride. Meet at the Columbia Market Place. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south, right at Edelweiss (McDonalds), left into the Market Place lot. Coordinator: Craig Shumate, 314-822-8682.

 22 July Thu 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. No go in rain. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh 636-532-1398.

 22 July Thu Turtles (3Aa) and Turbos (3Ab) Mueller Field to Grafton

Sign in at 8:30 for a 9:00 AM start. Meet at the soccer fields on Mueller Rd. in St Charles, MO for a flat ride into Grafton, IL. Bring extra money for ferry ($6.00 round trip) Longer options available. Take I-370 west across the Missouri River into St Charles Co. Exit at Elm St./New Town and turn right. Go about 1/2 mile, right on Mueller Rd. Soccer field on your right. Park near the restroom building. Coordinator: Joan Fromme 314-831-0113.

 27 July Tue O’Fallon, Missouri Civic Park – Lake St. Louis (4Cb)

Depart at 8:00 a.m. from O’Fallon Civic Park. Directions: From I-70 and Hwy M (Main Street) go north 0.5 miles on Hwy M (Main Street) to railroad crossing; left (west) on Civic Park Drive (first street north of railroad crossing); west 0.2 miles to park on the right. Options for 30, 31, 38, 44, or 50 miles. Rest/Food stop at Lake St. Louis. No go in rain. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh 636-532-1398.

 29 July Thu Columbia – D Rd – Andy Rd – Waterloo – 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 43, 46 or 50 miles. Rest/Food stop in Smithton. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh 636-532-1398.

 29 July Thu Thurs Turtles (3Ba) and Turbos (3Bb) Fallings Springs Ride

Meet at MarketPlace in Columbia, IL Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Hwy 3 south, right on Edelweiss to MarketPlace parking. Coordinator: Larry Essman 636-394-4117.