SEPTEMBER 2011

 1 Sep Thur Schlafly's on Manchester Turtle and Turbo Ride.

Meet at the Ethical Society at 9001 Clayton Road just west of the Galleria at (NEW TIME) 9 for 9:30. We cut across several municipalities to get to Grant's Trail. The shorter route goes from the southern end of Grant's Trail to the River Des Peres Greenway. People wanting more miles can ride down to J. B. Park before joining River Des Peres Greenway. Leave the River Des Peres Greenway at Lansdowne to trek to Schlafly's for lunch. Return to parking will be cross country. Call David Brown at 314-821-3130 for questions or info. Click here for cue sheet.

 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.

 5 Sep Mon No Hills West.

Start- Hardees Ice Arena. Leave at 9 AM. Hwy 64/40 west to Boones crossing, Exit 17. Go right onto outer forty rd and back east a short way. Park on the far side of building.(signs posted for trail parking). Try the newly paved trail to Centaur Rd. Coordinator: Gene Trost, 314-918-7104.

 6 Sep Tues Lake St. Louis/Hwy 40 - Meinershagen Rd - Wright City - Foristell - Wentzville (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 9:00 a.m. (note the new fall starting time of 9:00 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 Foristell or Wentzville. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 8 Sep Thur West Alton to Portage Des Sioux -- Turtle and Turbo Ride.

Starts at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in West Alton, Mo. at 9:00 and leaving at 9:30 for 21 miles and option for more. Take Hwy 367 north. It becomes Hwy 67. Turn left at the stop light at The Pit Stop Gas Station before you come to the Clark Bridge. After turning Left at the stop light, continue on the main road, through the tunnel to the West Alton church parking lot on the left. Billie Teneau is the ride coordinator and can be reached at 314-291-7860.

 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.

 13 Sep 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 9:00 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.

 15 Sep Thur Lewis and Clark to New Town Turtle and Turbo Ride.

This ride meets in St. Charles at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse Parking lot just across from Trailhead Restaurant at 9 for a 9:30 start. Can be much longer for turbos. Call Joann Curtis for more info or for questions at 314-469-3256.

 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.

 20 Sep Tues Dierbergs (Clarkson Rd & Clayton Rd) - Orrville Rd - Bouquet Rd - Six Flags (3Db).

Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Dierberg's parking lot at Clarkson Rd & Clayton Rd for a hilly ride in West County. Options for 31 or 36 miles. Rest/Food Stop near Six Flags. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 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.

 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.

 27 Sep Tues Creve Coeur Lake - Portage Des Sioux (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 9:00 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 54 or 59 miles. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

 29 SepThur Forest Park Odyssey for Turtles and Turbos.

Meet in Forest Park at the Administration Building at 9, for a 9:30 start. Dalton Baker will answer your questions at 314-832-7134.

 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.