JUNE 2011

 2 June Thurs Turtles and Turbos (3Ca) Rise and Dine West Loop.

Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Meet at Dierberg's at Manchester Rd. (Hwy 100) and Taylor in West County. Directions: Manchester 2 miles west of Clarkson Road, just before Hwy 109, make a left on Taylor. Park in rear of lot by Rise & Dine Restaurant. Coordinator: Jim Reuter, 636-458-6562

 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.

 7 June Tues Turtles(2Aa) and Turbos (3Ab) Lewis and Clark Boathouse to New Town.

Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Meet at St. Charles Boat House at 9:30 for a 22 mile ride. Those who wish to do a longer ride can ride from Sailboat Cove in Creve Coeur and leave earlier around 9:00 or start at the boat house and extend the ride to Smart Field. Anyway the slow pokes will be huffing and puffin and sweating so be sure when you blow by us to stir up a little breeze as you pass. Coordinator: Jackie Kohler, 314-739-8611.

 7 June 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 for a flat ride to Portage Des Sioux. 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 or at Smartt Airfield. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 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.

 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.

 14 June Tues O'Fallon, Missouri Civic Park - 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 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 41 or 49 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Moscow Mills. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 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

 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.

 21 June Tues Creve Coeur Lake (Sailboat Cove) - St. Peters (4Bc) .

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 Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake. Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. Go west 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Turn right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance on the left. Options for 44 or 55 miles. Rest/Food Stop in St. Peters. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 23 June Thur Turtles (3Ba) and Turbo's (3Bb) Dog Prairie Loop.

Sign in at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. Meet at O'Fallon, MO Civic Park. Directions: From I-70 and Hwy M (Main Street) go north 0.5 miles on Hwy M to railroad crossing. left on Civic Park Drive (first street after RRX), west 0.2 miles to park on the right. Coordinator: Jerry Kohler, 314-739-8611

 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.

 28 June Tues Dierbergs (Clarkson Rd & Clayton Rd) - Woods Rd - Melrose Rd - 6 Flags - St. Albans (4Db) .

Depart at 8:00 a.m. from the Dierberg's parking lot at Clarkson Rd & Clayton Rd for a hilly ride in West County. Options for 43, 44, or 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in St. Albans. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 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

 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