JULY 2011

 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

 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

 5 July Tues Lake St. Louis/Hwy 40 - Foristell - Moscow Mills (4Cb).

Special Note: Since this ride in St. Charles County does not have a ride permit from the St. Charles County Sheriff's Department, the maximum number of cyclists that are permitted on the ride is 24. 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.

 7 July Thur Suntan Beach to Portage Des Sioux.

Meet at 8, depart at 8:30 (another early bird ride) for 29 miles, with more miles possible to Hidden Harbor. Take Hwy 94 until it veers left and Hwy H goes straight. Take Hwy H to Tower Line (across concrete bridge) and turn right on Tower Line. Park on right at Sun Tan Beach. Billie Teneau at 314-291-7860 is the coordinator of this ride.

 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.

 9 July Sat The Fireman's 100 Century.

Sign in between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. at Pavilion #6 (next to the baseball diamonds) in the Millstadt City Park on Kalbfleisch Drive in Millstadt, Illinois 62265. 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. Cost: $25.00 for the 35-mile option or $35.00 for the 65-mile option or the 100-mile option. Note that this ride goes rain or shine. See http://www.moonlightramble.org for additional information. Coordinator: Scott Kettner, 314-644-4660 or skettner3@gmail.com.

 10 July Sun Trailnet's Big Bottle Ride.

Some of the Turtles are planning to participate in this ride. It is not a Hostelling International Sponsored ride. Check out http://www.trailnet.org/events/bicycle-fun-club-rides.

 12 July Tues St. Peters - O'Fallon - Hawk Ridge Trail (4Bb) .

Special Note: Since this ride in St. Charles County does not have a ride permit from the St. Charles County Sheriff's Department, the maximum number of cyclists that are permitted on the ride is 24. Depart at 8:00 a.m. from the commuter parking lot on the north side of I-70 at the St. Peters exit (exit 222). Options for 40, 45, 46, or 50 miles. Rest/Food Stop at Hawk Ridge. 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 26 July Tues Lewis & Clark Boathouse - Portage Des Sioux (4Ab) .

Special Note: Since this ride in St. Charles County does not have a ride permit from the St. Charles County Sheriff's Department, the maximum number of cyclists that are permitted on the ride is 24. Depart at 8:00 a.m. from the Lewis & Clark Boathouse in St. Charles. 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. Options for 31, 38, 43, or 46 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Portage Des Sioux. 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.