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Thursdays |
8:45 AM Turbos arrive and sign in at starting point.
9:00 AM Turbos leave on ride.
9:00 AM Turtles arrive and sign in at starting point.
9:30 AM Turtles leave on ride. |
9:00 AM All arrive and sign in at starting point.
9:30 AM All leave on ride. |
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Ride Difficulty Rating |
Miles
1 - under 10
2 - 10–20
3 - 20–40
4 - 40–75
5 - 75–110
6 - 110+ |
Terrain
A - Almost Flat
B - Mild hills
C - Rolling hills
D - Severe climbs
E - Extremely hilly |
Speed
a - 6–12 mph
b - 13–16 mph
c - 16–20 mph
d - 21+ mph |
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Bring water, tools, spare tube and money. Ride cancels in hard rain, snow or below 40° F.
Rides are free for HI-USA members, non-members $3.
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November/December 2006
7 Nov Tue |
Turbos’ Faust Park Loop (3Cb). Meet at Faust Park (15185 Olive, north of Hwy40). Sign in 8:45 AM for a 9:00 start. This 37 mile loop includes some hills and much flat area. Leader: Darryl Fabick, 314-822-1183. |
9 Nov Thu |
Turbos’ Rolling Hills and Spinning Wheels to Grafton (3Cb). Meet at Clifton Terrace (5 miles north of Alton on the Great River Rd.) at 8:45 a.m., depart at 9:15. Ride a 44-mile loop into the hills east of River Road Bike Path and through the back door of Pere Marquette. New improved route—only one Powerline hill. Eat in Grafton. Leader: Billie Teneau, 314-291-7860. |
14 Nov Tue |
Turbos’ Collinsville - Fairview Heights - O’Fallon Loop (4Bb) Meet at Cahokia Mounds parking lot at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 start. NEW RIDE! About 44 miles of varied terrain on a semi-loop from Collinsville through Fairview Heights and onto O’Fallon. Directions: From I-55/I-70 take IL Rte. 111 south (Exit 6a) then east on Collinsville Road for about 2½ miles to Cahokia Mounds. Or from I-255 take Collinsville Road (Exit 24) west about 1½ miles to Cahokia Mounds. Leader: Susan Feldman, 314-822-3655. |
16 Nov Thu |
LAKE ST LOUIS TO FORISTEL (3Cb). Meet at Schnuck’s at Lake St. Louis Blvd. and US 40 for a 0900 departure. Ride about 40 miles thru New Melle, etc., to the Truck Stop on I-70. Ifweather is questionable, call leader—John Buck, 314-878-3962. |
21 Nov Tue |
(No Ride Scheduled) |
28 Nov Tue |
Turbos’ Forest Park - Jefferson Barracks Loop (3Bb). Meet at Forest Park’s new visitor center parking lot. Directions to visitor center: From US 40/I-64 take McCausland/Skinker north then make right turn to enter park. Follow Lagoon Dr. to visitor center parking lots. Lunch at Amighetti’s. Leader: Kent Bartels, 636-477-8473. |
5 Dec Tue |
Turbos’ Columbia - Smithton Loop (4Bb).Sign in at the Columbia Market Place. Ride 44 country miles with a lunch stop at one of the fine restaurants in Smithton. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south, RIGHT on Edelweiss (McDonalds) to Market Place parking lot. Leader: Darryl Fabick, 314-822-1183. |
9 Dec Sat |
The Umpteenth Annual Holiday Night Ride. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Kirkwood park in front of the swimming pool entrance. (Park sits in southwest corner of Adams & Geyer intersection in Kirkwood; enter from Geyer.) Leave at 6:00 to tour 15 - 20 miles of Kirkwood areas, depending on weather. Pace will be moderate, also depending on weather (faster if it’s really cold). Gather at leader’s house afterwards for hot cocoa and snacks (no chili this year). Leader: Laura Gerren, 314-984-9180. |
12 Dec Tue |
Turbos’ Clifton Terrace – Jerseyville – Grafton Loop (4Bb). Meet at the Clifton Terrace Parking Lot on the River Road. Ride 43 miles with an optional seven mile loop into Otter Creek valley. Directions: I-270 NE, US 367 north over the Clark Bridge; follow the signs to the Great River Road. Clifton Terrace Parking is 4.5 miles from the grain elevators in downtown Alton; 7 miles BEFORE Elsah. It is well marked. Leader: Susan Feldman, 314-822-3655. |
14 Dec Thu |
WILDWOOD TOWN CTR TO ST. ALBANS (3Cb). Meet at Dierberg’s parking lot at Taylor Rd. and Hwy 100, about 2.5 miles west of Clarkson Rd. in Ellisville. Will depart at 0900 out Old Manchester, etc., to St. Albans. A couple good hills to keep one warm on this winter trek. Leader: John Buck, 314-878-3962. |
19 Dec Tue |
Turbos’ Creve Coeur Park - St. Peters Loop (4Ab). Meet at the Sailboat Cove parking lot in Creve Coeur Park to ride out to St. Peters and back, about 42 miles. Depending on weather conditions, shorter route will be available. Leader: Dalton Baker, 314-832-7134. |
21 Dec Thu |
Falling Springs Ride (4Bb). Meet at the Market Place in Columbia, IL, at 8:45, leave 9:15 for a 43-mile ride. Stop and view the Falling Springs, then ride on to lunch in Millstadt. Leader: Billie Teneau, 314-291-7860. |
26 Dec Tue |
(No Ride Scheduled) |
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October 2006
3 Oct Tue |
Turtles' Florissant/North County Parks Loop (3Ba).Starting point: Grandview Plaza in Florissant. Directions: I-270 to Washington/Elizabeth Exit. Grandview Plaza is on the northeast corner. Park in front of Mrs. O's Cafe and Pie Pantry where we will dine after the ride. Fun ride created by Carl Muckler. Leader: Carl Muckler, 618-467-2464.
Extras for Turbos (3Bb).Starting point: Grandview Plaza in Florissant. Coordinator: Carl Muckler, 618-467-2464. |
5 Oct Thu |
Turtles and Turbos Sail Into St. Charles (2Bb).Starting point: Sailboat Cove Parking area in Creve Coeur Park. This will be a leisurely ride through the park and into Old St. Charles for lunch at one of the interesting places on Main Street. Leader: Joann Curtis, 314-469-3256. |
10 Oct Tue |
Turtles Go West on the KATY Trail (3Aa). Starting point: St Charles at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse parking lot You might want to bring your mountain bike! Directions: I-70 west into St. Charles, exit 5th street north, right on Boonslick to Boathouse parking area. Leader: Lynn Reiter, lynnreiter@hotmail.com
Extras for Turbos (3Aa)Starting point: St Charles at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse parking lot. You might want to let some air out of your skinny tires or bring your mountain, hybrid or recumbent bike! Coordinator: Darryl Fabick, 314-822-1183. |
12 Oct Thu |
Turtles and Turbos Loop Lafayette Park, Etc. (3Bb).Starting point: On the corner of Mississippi and Park Avenues (Lafayette Park) for this ride. The leader is planning a long ride to the confluence at Columbia Bottoms new park. Turtles, of course, may cut the ride short but Tom says we should be in shape for this by now. Both a long and short ride available. Leader: Tom Lamb, 314-892-0832. |
17 Oct Tue |
Turtles’ Six Flags/Shaw Nature Reserve Loop (3Ba).Starting point: Meet at the 6 Flags Holiday Inn (formerly Ramada Inn) parking lot. This is a "Fall Colors" ride created for the Tuesday Turtles! Don’t miss it! Directions: I-44 west, take 6 Flags exit (Exit 261), right on Allenton-Six Flags Rd . The Holiday Inn is on the left. Park at the far end of the lot nearest Allenton-Six Flags Rd. Leader: David Brown, 314-821-3130.
Extras for Turbos (3Bb)Starting point: Meet at the 6 Flags Holiday Inn (formerly Ramada Inn) parking lot - 8:45 AM for a 9:00 start. A beautiful Fall Colors ride 35+ miles out to Shaw Nature Reserve, back through Pacific, then lunch in Eureka and finish with a spin around Route 66 State Park…don’t miss this one! Coordinator: Susan Feldman, 314-822-3655. |
19 Oct Thu |
Turtles Traipse Through Kirkwood (2Bb)This ride is leaving from leader's home. We will be riding around beautiful Kirkwood and environs. Directions: 270, east on Big Bend to Berry, north on Berry to Bonita (over railroad tracks), right to 680 Bonita. Two routes available. Leader: Dick and Joanne Counce, 3-1-962-4017. |
24 Oct Tue |
Turtles Ride the Rails(-to-Trails) of Madison County! (3Aa). Starting point: Horseshoe Lake. Ride a 32 mile loop taking in all or part of 4 rail/trails: the Schoolhouse Trail, the Glen Carbon Heritage Trail, the Nickel Plate Trail and the Nature Trail. Only 2 miles on-road! Directions: I-64/55/70 east across Poplar Street Bridge into Illinois, I-55/70 north to Exit 6A (IL 111), go north (left) about 3 miles to Horseshoe Lake entrance, left into park, then take 2ND RIGHT along the lakeshore about 1 mile to the end. Alternate: I-270 NE across the new Chain of Rocks Bridge 6 miles to Exit 6A (IL 111), go south (right) about 5 miles to Horseshoe Lake entrance (see above). Leader: Gerri Wright, 636-279-0013.
Extras for Turbos (3-4Ab).Starting point: Horseshoe Lake. Options for longer rides (41, 43 or 50 miles) and even more trails (and a little road)!! Add the Pin Oak Trail-Quercus Trail Loop for another 11 miles; the Watershed Trail-Bluff Trail Loop for 9 miles; or both for 18. Coordinator: Darryl Fabick, 314-822-1183. |
26 Oct Thu |
Turtles Fly to Falling Springs (2Bb) Last scheduled Thursday Turtle ride this year. Meet at the Market Place in Columbia, Ill. Ride to Falling Springs Park and then a nice long ride back to Columbia to eat, maybe at The Lantern. Leader: Carol Tosie, 314-845-0320. |
31 Oct Tue |
Turtles' Norm's Waterloo Loop (3Ba). Meet at the Wal-Mart in Waterloo, IL. Ride a 28 mile country loop around Waterloo with a few rollers. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia Hwy 3 south, 9 miles (almost to Waterloo). At first stop light turn RIGHT on HH Road, then LEFT and RIGHT into the Wal-Mart parking lot. Park near entrance to the lot. Leader: Judy Meyer, 314-997-5005.
Extras for Turbos (3Bb) Susan’s Waterloo Loop (4Bb). Sign in at the Wal-Mart in Waterloo, IL. Forty mile country loop around Waterloo. Coordinator: Susan Feldman, 314-822-3655. |
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