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 2 July Mon   Creve Coeur Lake to New Town and Beyond (3Aa)(3Ab)
Note New Summer Start Time!  Depart at 8:00 am from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake for a mostly flat ride to New Town and beyond in St. Charles County. Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance. Options for 25 – 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in New town. Coordinator: Pat Kallaos, 314-878-7915.   Cue Sheet  3 July Tue   Lake St. Louis/Hwy 40 - New Melle - Wright City - Wentzville (4Cb)(4Cc)
Depart at 8:00 a.m. from the Schnuck's parking lot at Lake St. Louis Blvd. and Hwy 40. Options for 32, 37, 42, or 47 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Wentzville. Coordinator: Harold Wisely Jr., 314-550-0042.  3 July Tue   RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT Shady Ride for a Hot Day (2Aa)
Meet at the NE corner of Lafayette Park at 8:30 am for a 9:00 ride along shady streets to Tower Grove and Forest Parks, St. Louis U, the CityGarden and the St. Louis Riverfront. We will stop at Culinaria Grocery (9th and Olive) to purchase carryout to eat at the nearby CityGarden. 24 miles. Directions: East on I-64 (Hwy 40) to Jefferson Ave exit, right (South) on Jefferson for 0.6 mi to Park Ave. Left (East) on Park Ave. for 0.4 mi to Mississippi Ave. Park on Mississippi near corner. Leader: Claudia Spener, 314-862-7851.  Cue Sheet  5 July Thur   Columbia - Coxeyville Rd - Konarcik Rd - Robinson School Rd - Smithton (4Bb)(4Bc)
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: Harold Wisely Jr., 314-550-0042.  5 July Thur   St. Charles To New Town Via Boschert Greenway Trail (2Aa)
Meet at Lewis and Clark Boathouse at 8:15 a.m., Depart at 8:30. We will ride to Blanchette Landing and then to the new trailhead on 3rd street all the way to New Town Road. Miles can be added from there if you desire. May come back on trail or your favorite way. About 15 mile if you just do the trail. 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. Coordinator: Joann Curtis, 314-469-3256.  Cue Sheet  6 July Fri   Monarch Levee Ride (3Ba)(3Bb)
Meet at the Chesterfield athletic fields at 7:30 am for a 8:00 am start. We will ride the new Monarch Levee Bike Trail to Centaur Road then out into west County. Directions: West on I-64 (Hwy 40) to Exit #14 (Spirit of St. Louis Blvd.). Up exit ramp to traffic circle then make a hard right onto the North service Rd. Go 0.1 mi and turn left on road leading to athletic fields and parking. This ride will be around thirty miles with options for more or less miles. Coordinator: Dave Reiter, 314-406-2359.   Cue Sheet  9 July Mon   Creve Coeur Lake to New Town and Beyond (3Aa)(3Ab)
Note New Summer Start Time!  Depart at 8:00 am from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake for a mostly flat ride to New Town and beyond in St. Charles County. Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance. Options for 25 – 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in New town. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.   Cue Sheet  10 July Tue   Creve Coeur Lake - St. Peters (4Ab)(4Ac)
Depart at 8:00 a.m. from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake. Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance. Options for 44 or 56 miles. Rest/Food Stop in St. Peters. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.  10 July Tue   Waterloo - Millstadt Loop   32 miles plus optional 10 mile loop.   NEW RIDE! (3Ba)(3Bb)
Sign in at 8:15 a.m. for an 8:30 start for a fun country ride with rolling hills. Rest stop in Millstadt with lunch at the end of ride. 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. Coordinator: Faye Holdenried, 636-399-4604.   Cue Sheet  12 July Thur   Columbia - D Rd - Maeystown - Bushy Prairie Rd - Waterloo (4Cb)(4Cc)
Depart at 8:00 a.m. from the MarketPlace in Columbia, Illinois for a hilly ride with options for 40, 46, 52, or 54 miles. 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. Rest/Food Stop in Waterloo. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh 636-532-1398.  12 July Thur   O'Fallon, Missouri Civic Park (3Ba)(3Bb)
Depart at 8:30 a.m. from the O'Fallon Missouri, Civic Park. Ride 27, 34, 44, or 50 miles. Short route omits the biggest hills. Long routes go to Lake St. Louis. Directions: From I-70 and Hwy M (Main Street) go north 0.5 miles on Hwy M to railroad crossing, left (west) on Civic Park Drive (first street north of railroad crossing), west 0.2 miles to park on right. Rest/Food Stop at Lake St. Louis or back in O'Fallon. Coordinator: Billie Teneau, 314-291-7860. Cue Sheet  13 July Fri   Monarch Levee Ride (3Ba)(3Bb)
Meet at the Chesterfield athletic fields at 7:30 am for a 8:00 am start. We will ride the new Monarch Levee Bike Trail to Centaur Road then out into west County. Directions: West on I-64 (Hwy 40) to Exit #14 (Spirit of St. Louis Blvd.). Up exit ramp to traffic circle then make a hard right onto the North service Rd. Go 0.1 mi and turn left on road leading to athletic fields and parking. This ride will be around thirty miles with options for more or less miles. Coordinator: Dave Reiter, 314-406-2359.   Cue Sheet  16 July Mon   Creve Coeur Lake to New Town and Beyond (3Aa)(3Ab)
Depart at 8:00 am from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake for a mostly flat ride to New Town and beyond in St. Charles County. Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance. Options for 25 – 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in New town. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.   Cue Sheet  16 July Mon   Tour of Kirkwood, Glendale, and Webster Groves (2Aa)
Arrive at North Glendale Elementary School parking lot at 8:15 am for an 8:30 start. We will bike along the streets of all three suburbs for approximately 20 miles stopping at Cafe Adobe in Webster Groves for some coffee and a goodie. This is a LEISURE RIDE so we will stay together and will not use a cue sheet. Directions: If approaching from the east on Interstate 44, exit at Berry Road and then go north until you reach Kirkham Road; then turn left on Kirkham and drive until Kirkham ends at Sappington. If approaching from the west on Interstate 44, exit at Big Bend; turn east and go through the lights at Holmes and Sappington South. Sappington North will be the first left turn after the light for Sappington South. North Glendale Elementary School parking lot is at 765 North Sappington Road in Glendale. (This is approximately 6 blocks south of Manchester Road at the T intersection of Kirkham and Sappington Road. Sappington Road is between Lindbergh (Kirkwood Road) and McKnight). Coordinators: Nancy English, 314-304-5863 and Faye Holdenried, 636-399-4604.  17 July Tue   Dierbergs (Clarkson Rd & Clayton Rd) - Orrville Rd - Bouquet Rd - St. Albans (4Db)(4Dc)
Depart at 8:00 a.m. from the Dierberg's parking lot at Clarkson Rd & Clayton Rd for a hilly 41 mile ride in West County. Rest/Food Stop in St. Albans. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.  17 July Tue   RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT Stacey Park Ride (3Aa)(3Ab)
Sign in at 8:45 am for a 9:00 start. Don't miss this 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. This ride is approximately 27 miles. After riding around Forest Park, we will go through U City and eventually ride on the Olivette bicycle path to Stacey Park. Then it's on to Midland where we ride downhill to U City for lunch at one of many spots. Then home to Forest Park.(Shorter option omits ride around Forest Park). Coordinator: Faye Holdenried, 636-399-4604.  Cue Sheet  19 July Thur     RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT Columbia - Centerville Rd - Smithton - Freeburg (4Bb)(4Bc)
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.  19 July Thur     RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT Shady ride for a hot day (3Aa)
Meet at 8:30 am at the Madison County Parks & Recreation District office in Collinsville, IL for a 9 o'clock ride on Madison County's shadiest trails. 30-35 miles. Directions: I-55/70 East to Exit 11 Collinsville. Left on Hwy.157 approx. 1/2 mile to United Dr. Left on United to the parks office parking lot behind Culver's. Leader: Claudia Spener, 314-862-7851.
For those planning to do the Thursday, July 19th shady ride from Collinsville on the MCT trails there has been construction lane closures on the I-64 approaches to the Poplar St. Bridge both east and westbound. You can call MODOT for a daily report at 1-888-275-6636.  We will have lunch at Peel Wood-burning Pizza just off the Nature Trail in Edwardsville behind the Edge Bank. Questions? Call Claudia at: 314-862-7851.  20 July Fri   Monarch Levee Ride (3Ba)(3Bb)
Meet at the Chesterfield athletic fields at 7:30 am for a 8:00 am start. We will ride the new Monarch Levee Bike Trail to Centaur Road then out into west County. Directions: West on I-64 (Hwy 40) to Exit #14 (Spirit of St. Louis Blvd.). Up exit ramp to traffic circle then make a hard right onto the North service Rd. Go 0.1 mi and turn left on road leading to athletic fields and parking. This ride will be around thirty miles with options for more or less miles. Coordinator: Dave Reiter, 314-406-2359.   Cue Sheet  22 July Sun   Shady Ride for a Hot Day (2Aa)
Meet at the NE corner of Lafayette Park at 7:30 am for a 8:00 ride along shady streets to Tower Grove and Forest Parks, St. Louis U, the CityGarden and the St. Louis Riverfront. We will stop at Culinaria Grocery (9th and Olive) to purchase carryout to eat at the nearby CityGarden. 24 miles. Directions: East on I-64 (Hwy 40) to Jefferson Ave exit, right (South) on Jefferson for 0.6 mi to Park Ave. Left (East) on Park Ave. for 0.4 mi to Mississippi Ave. Park on Mississippi near corner. Leader: Claudia Spener, 314-862-7851.  Cue Sheet  23 July Mon   Creve Coeur Lake to New Town and Beyond (3Aa)(3Ab)
Depart at 8:00 am from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake for a mostly flat ride to New Town and beyond in St. Charles County. Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance. Options for 25 – 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in New town. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.   Cue Sheet  24 July Tue   RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT Lake St. Louis/Hwy 40 - Foristell - Moscow Mills (4Cb)(4Cc)
Depart at 8:00 a.m. from the Schnuck's parking lot at Lake St. Louis Blvd. and Hwy 40. Options for 43, 46, 53, or 56 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Moscow Mills. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.  24 July Tue   RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT Windsor Crossing Church - Few Hills West County (3Ba)(3Bb)
Depart 8:30 a.m. from the Windsor Crossing Church parking lot. Directions: I-64 west of I-270 about 9 miles. Take Long Road exit, right and back up over I-64, then right on Chesterfield Airport Rd., then left on Olive Street (@ Phillips 66 station) which becomes N. Eatherton Rd. Drive 2.7 miles and turn left at golf course sign. Where the road bends left in 0.3 miles, turn right into second (east) church parking lot. Options for 21, 33, 41 miles. Rest/Food Stop in St. Albans or back in Chesterfield. Coordinator: Billie Teneau, 314-291-7860.  Cue Sheet  26 July Thur   NOTE EARLY 7:00 AM START Columbia - Falling Springs - Imbs Station Rd - Belleville (4Cb)(4Cc)
Depart at 7:00 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 52 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Belleville. Coordinator: Harold Wisely, 314-550-0042.  26 July Thur   Lewis & Clark Boathouse - St. Peters with Option to O'Fallon (3Aa)(3Ab)
Depart 8:30 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 St. north for 0.2, then right on Boonslick Rd. for 0.5 mile to Boathouse parking area. Restrooms 0.5 mile from Boathouse. Ride options for 30, 38, 41 or 49 miles. Rest-Food Stop in St. Peters or back in St. Charles. Coordinator: Billie Teneau, 314-291-7860.  Cue Sheet  27 July Fri   Monarch Levee Ride (3Ba)(3Bb)
Meet at the Chesterfield athletic fields at 7:30 am for a 8:00 am start. We will ride the new Monarch Levee Bike Trail to Centaur Road then out into west County. Directions: West on I-64 (Hwy 40) to Exit #14 (Spirit of St. Louis Blvd.). Up exit ramp to traffic circle then make a hard right onto the North service Rd. Go 0.1 mi and turn left on road leading to athletic fields and parking. This ride will be around thirty miles with options for more or less miles. Coordinator: Dave Reiter, 314-406-2359.   Cue Sheet  30 July Mon   Creve Coeur Lake to New Town and Beyond (3Aa)(3Ab)
Depart at 8:00 am from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake for a mostly flat ride to New Town and beyond in St. Charles County. Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance. Options for 25 – 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in New town. Coordinator: Linda Borders, 638-532-4379.   Cue Sheet  31 July Tue   O'Fallon, Missouri Civic Park - Lake St. Louis (4Cb)(4Cc)
Depart at 8:00 a.m. from the O'Fallon, Missouri 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, 38, 44, or 50 miles. Rest/Food Stop at Lake St. Louis. Coordinator: Doug Rohrer, 636-273-6301.  31 July Tue   Windsor Crossing Church - Few Hills West County (3Ba)(3Bb)
Meet at 7:15 am for a 7:30 start. from the Windsor Crossing Church parking lot. Directions: I-64 west of I-270 about 9 miles. Take Long Road exit, right and back up over I-64, then right on Chesterfield Airport Rd., then left on Olive Street (@ Phillips 66 station) which becomes N. Eatherton Rd. Drive 2.7 miles and turn left at golf course sign. Where the road bends left in 0.3 miles, turn right into second (east) church parking lot. Options for 21, 33, 41 miles. Rest/Food Stop in St. Albans or back in Chesterfield. Coordinator: Billie Teneau, 314-291-7860.  Cue Sheet Updated: 07-27  4:40 pm  DCF