Gateway Council/Hostelling International

Programs Listing

May/June 2003

1 Tue    Turtles’ No Hills West Loop (3Ba). NEW START TIME. Meet at Howell Island 8:30AM for 9:00AM start. Directions: US 40/I-64 approx. 7 miles west of I-270, Long Road Exit, right on Chesterfield Airport Road, left on Olive Street, becomes North Eatherton Road, right to Howell Island (look for sign & gravel road). Twenty-four miles of the flattest area in West County with a few small rollers! Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Lynn Reiter,

1 Tue Bridgeton to "The Hill" (3Bb). Meet at 8:30 a.m., leave at 9:00 from the Bridgeton Community Center, 4201 Fee Fee Rd., about 3 blocks north of St. Charles Rock Rd. Ride to Forest Park and on to "The Hill" for lunch at Amighetti's. Return by circling Lambert Field (on the ground, of course!) The ride is a 38-mile loop. Bring water, tube, tools, snack and/or lunch money. No go in hard rain. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Self-sufficiency expected. Ride coordinator: Sue Wilhelm, .

2 Wed   BABES Wednesday Night Ride (2-3B-Cb). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meets at Eckert's Country Store and Farms in Belleville. Show at 6:15 p.m. and go at 6:30 p.m. We will have three flat to somewhat hilly routes of 14 to 26 miles. From I-255, take Il Rte. 15 east about 11 miles. Just before the stoplight at Green Mount Road is the entrance of Eckert's. Park in the lot northeast of the store and restaurant. After the ride, we'll eat at Eckert's Country Restaurant Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Ride leader: Roger Kramer,

6 Sun    Grafton Ferry to Pere Marquette (2Bb) or (3Cb). Ride the New Grafton Ferry (bicycles, $4.00 round trip). Meet at 8:30 am., leave at 9:00. Choose from two loop routes: 17 miles to Pere Marquette on the bike path or into the rolling hills to the back entrance to Pere Marquette (35 miles). Both routes come back to the River Road and Grafton. Park at Kilroy's Restaurant on Grafton Ferry Rd. off Hwy 94 (near Portage des Sioux). Directions: From Portage des Sioux, follow Commonfield Rd. to Portage Rd--continue to Grafton Ferry Rd., then left to St. Charles Smartt Airport and Kilroy's. OR cross the MO 370 bridge to 1st exit (Hwy. 94), go left on 94 to Grafton Ferry Rd., then left to Airport and Kilroy's. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Everyone: Remember to bring money to pay ferry fee. Leaders: Rich Bick, 899-636-1132 and Billie Teneau, .

8 Tue Turtles’ Forest Park-Downtown Loop (3Aa). NEW START TIME. Meet at Forest Park old Golf House Parking Lot 8:30AM for 9:00AM start. Directions: US 40/I-64, McCausland/Skinker north, right on Forsyth into Forest Park, bear left on Lagoon, bear right on Grand (unmarked-tennis center bleachers), right in to parking lot. Let’s do lunch in the CWE! Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Judy Meyer, 314-997-5005.

8 Tue St. Peters to Old Monroe (3Ab). Meet at 8:30 a.m., leave at 9:00 from the St. Peters commuter lot. Take I-70 west to the Mid-Rivers Mall St. Peters exit. Turn right onto Mid-Rivers Mall Dr., then left on N. Service Rd. The commuter lot will be on the left across from the QT station. (Come to the Burger King next to QT for breakfast if you're there early.) Ride goes out and back 30-35 miles through O'Fallon and St. Paul with snack break in Old Monroe. Most of us like to return to St. Peters for Spaghetti at the American Legion Post after the ride. Bring water, tools, tube, snack or money for lunch. Ride does not go in hard rain. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members.  Ride coordinator: Sue Wilhelm,

9 Wed   BABES Wednesday Night Ride (2-3B-Cb). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meets at Eckert's Country Store and Farms in Belleville. Show at 6:15 p.m. and go at 6:30 p.m. We will have three flat to somewhat hilly routes of 14 to 26 miles. From I-255, take Il Rte. 15 east about 11 miles. Just before the stoplight at Green Mount Road is the entrance of Eckert's. Park in the lot northeast of the store and restaurant. After the ride, we'll eat at Eckert's Country Restaurant Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Ride leader: Roger Kramer, or

10 Thu Turtles Climb From Clifton Terrace (2Ba). Of course, if you are a true turtle, you don't like to climb. And on this ride, that's okay. We will be meeting at Clifton Terrace on the Great River Road at 8:30 am., leaving at 9:00 for the bluffs above. Turtles stay on the level and flat road. We will rejoin more adventurous turtles in Grafton or Elsah for lunch. Bring money, tube and water. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Carl Muckler, .

10 Thu Chase your tail on the Dog Praire Loop (3Cb). Meet at the O'Fallon Park for a 36-mile loop stopping for lunch along I-70 and returning to O'Fallon. Self-sufficient riders only. From I-70 at O'Fallon take Rte. M north to Civic Park Dr. (the first street north of RR tracks) and drive about two blocks west to Park on right. No go in rain. Meet at 8:30 for a 9:00 AM start. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Dave Reiter,

12 Sat   Walking Ramblers Fenton/Meramec Greenway Walk (6E). Meet at Fenton City Park Pavilion off Sweaney Dr. at 7 am, start 7:15. You may walk 6, 7 or 10 miles taking in 3 parks. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leaders: Lee Hoffman and Nancy Sido, .

15 Tue Turtles’ St. Charles/Mueller Soccer Field Loop (3Aa). NEW START TIME. Meet at the Mueller Rd. Soccer Fields 8:30AM for a 9:00AM start. Directions: I-270 north, MO 370 left or west past MO 94, Elm St. Exit, right on Elm ½ mile, right on Mueller Rd., park near restrooms. Alternate 2: Olive St., Creve Coeur Mill Rd. north, left on Prichard Farm, straight on Earth City Expressway, MO 370 west, Elm St. Exit, right on Elm ½ mile, right on Mueller Rd. 25 flat easy miles! (PS Turtles never have headwinds!) Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Lynn Reiter, .

15 Tue  Jamestown to the Arch (3Bb). Meet at 8:30 a.m., leave at 9:00 from Jamestown Mall, North Hwy 67 (Lindbergh Blvd.) and Jamestown Rd. in far North County. Park near the Food Court entrance, where restrooms are available. A 40-mile out and back ride on the St. Louis Riverfront Trail to the Gateway Arch. Lunch is at the Subway in Soulard. Bring water, tools, tube, etc. Ride canceled in hard rain. Free for HI-AYH members, $3 for non- members. Ride coordinator: Sue Wilhelm, .

16 Wed BABES Wednesday Night Ride (2-3B-Cb). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meets at Eckert's Country Store and Farms in Belleville. Show at 6:15 p.m. and go at 6:30 p.m. We will have three flat to somewhat hilly routes of 14 to 26 miles. From I-255, take Il Rte. 15 east about 11 miles. Just before the stoplight at Green Mount Road is the entrance of Eckert's. Park in the lot northeast of the store and restaurant. After the ride, we'll eat at Eckert's Country Restaurant Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Ride leader: Roger Kramer, .

17 Thu  Turtles Clamber From Creve Coeur Park to First Watch (2Ba). A tried and true turtle ride with one HUGE hill, otherwise flat. Join us at Sailboat Cove in Creve Coeur Park at 8:30 am., leaving at 9:00. Bring money, water and all-important tube. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. If you have not eaten at First Watch, you will be pleasantly surprised. Leader: Judy Meyer, 314-997-5005.

17 Thu  West Alton Sortie (4Ab). Depart from the PIT STOP station at MO 367 and 94 at 9:00am. A flat and likely breezy ride of 40 plus miles. Food stop at Smartt Airport. No go in rain or winds above 20 MPH. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Self- sufficiency expected. Leader: John Buck, 314-878-3962.

19 Sat            Sailing with Silas. Experience a sail on Lake Carlyle. The Captain of the Day considers this 4 passenger boat 'tender', meaning reactive to weather and load. In the interest of safety, all passengers must be 12 years old or older, wear a furnished life jacket in an appropriate manner, possess swimming ability, and be of a size and agility to assist as passenger/crew. Sailing may be canceled if weather is deemed unsuitable. Free for HI-USA members, $5.00 for non-members.

19 Sat   Walking Ramblers Tower Grove Park Walk (20C). Meet on Center Cross Dr. in Tower Grove Park at 6 am., start, 6:15. Center Cross is an extension of Tower Grove Ave. at Magnolia Ave. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Dorothea Wolfgram, 314-367-5589.

19 or 20, Sat. or Sun.    Peach Pedal Ride 2003. Starting at Eckert’s in Belleville, IL, Hwy 15 and Greenmount Road. Enjoy rural countryside as you pedal 14, 22, or 41 miles. Register either day between 8:30 and 11:30. FREE Coupon for a child-sized custard cone or 50 cents off the price of a sundae or concrete. Mostly flat roads. Maps are provided and road arrows point the way. SAG service by The Cyclery. Cost: $6 for HI-USA members, $8 for non-members, $1 for children under 14 with an adult. Event Coordinator: Billie Teneau, 314-291-7860 or

22 Tue Turtles’ Horse Shoe Lake Loop (IL) (3aA). NEW START TIME. Meet at the Horse Shoe Lake Recreation Area in Illinois-8:30AM for a 9AM start. Directions: I-55 North, 6 mi. north of DT/STL take Exit 6/ IL 111, go left/north to Horse Shoe Lake entrance. Take 2ND RIGHT along lake shore to the end. Alternate: I-270 N/E, cross the new Chain of Rocks bridge to Exit 6/ IL 111, go right/south to Horse Shoe Lake entrance (see above). Great new ride on another new bike trail. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader : Dick Klosterman, 314-776-1339.

22 Tue  West County Loop #1 (3Db). Meet at 8:30 a.m., leave at 9:00 from the Dierbergs parking lot, Clayton and Clarkson Roads in Ellisville, Mo. Park near the Schwab Building. Ride about 38 miles around familiar West County roads with a re-grouping stop at Rockwoods Reservation. Optional lunch stop at St. Albans. Bring water, tools, tube, snack and/or lunch $. Self- sufficiency required. Ride canceled in hard rain. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Ride coordinator: Sue Wilhelm, The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meets at Eckert's Country Store and Farms in Belleville. Show at 6:15 p.m. and go at 6:30 p.m. We will have three flat to somewhat hilly routes of 14 to 26 miles. From I-255, take Il Rte. 15 east about 11 miles. Just before the stoplight at Green Mount Road is the entrance of Eckert's. Park in the lot northeast of the store and restaurant. After the ride, we'll eat at Eckert's Country Restaurant Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Ride leader: Roger Kramer,

23 Wed          Bicycle Committee Meeting. The Bicycle Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HI-USA office at 1021 S. Big Bend, Suite 2N. Parking is across Big Bend behind Panera Bread’s offices, etc. (on Clayton Rd.). We will plan future bicycling events through the end of 2003 and discuss the future of bicycling in the metro area. Everyone is welcome. Please come and bring a friend. Call the office for directions if you need them, 314-644-4660.

24 Thu  The "Don't Tread on Me" Defiance Ride (3Db). Meet at 8:30 a.m. for a 9:00 start. Leave the Defiance KATY trail parking lot for a beautiful, forty mile loop stopping for lunch in Augusta and returning to Defiance. We will tackle Schluersburg Hill or return by KATY Trail. Self-sufficient riders only. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. No go in rain. Leader: Dave Reiter, 314-406-2359 or .

24 Thu Turtles Saunter to St. Charles (2Ba). New Ride! We are meeting at Bridgeton Athletic Complex off Taussig Road at 8:30 a. m. and leaving at 9:00 to go across the 370 bridge into territory which we have never seen and to a new restaurant which we have never graced! You will love it. There is one hill and then the incline on the bridge, that's it, I swear! Bring money, tube and water (mucho water). Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Jackie Kohler, .

14 Thu  The 24 hour Fitness Ride (4Cb). Meet at the 24 Hour Fitness Center at Clayton and Baxter (or the Bread Company across the street for early arrivals). Forty mile loop around West County and return for lunch. Self-sufficient riders only. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. No go in rain. Leader: Dave Reiter, or

16 Sat   Walking Ramblers Forest Park Walk (22C). Meet in Muny parking lot across the street from old Field House/Golf Pro Shop (under renovation) in Forest Park at 6:00 am., start, 6:15. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members.. Leader: Alison Bourey, .

16-17, Sat-Sun 39^th Annual Moonlight Ramble^® (3Bb). Join in this St. Louis tradition! See St. Louis at night with the company of 10,000 of your closest cycling buddies. Registration is in front of Soldiers’ Memorial, Chestnut and 14^th streets, downtown and opens at 8 p.m. Saturday night. Ride begins at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. The route will be about 18 miles. Cost: $10 in advance, $15 night of the event. Tickets will be available in all St. Louis area bike shops and the HI/GC office after July 4. Event Coordinator: Lynn Barlar, .

19 Tue Turtles’ Dog Prairie Loop (3Ab). NEW START TIME FOR JULY/AUGUST ONLY. Meet at O’Fallon, MO Civic Park 8:30AM for a 9:00AM start. Directions: US 40/64 west, exit Rte. K, go north past I-70, Rte. K becomes Route M, continue north, left on Civic Park Dr. (first street past RR tracks). Alternate: I-70 west, O’Fallon Exit (Route M) north past RR Tracks, left on Civic Park Dr. This is a long-time Turtle Favorite! Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Dale Degerman, .

19 Tue  Rockwoods Roundup Ride (3Cb). Meet at 8:30 a.m., leave at 9:00 from the Dierberg's parking lot at Clayton and Clarkson Roads in West County. Park near the Schwab building. Ride about 35 miles to Rockwoods Reservation and St. Albans where we'll stop for lunch. Plenty of good hills for everyone! Bring water, tube, tools, snack and/or lunch money. Ride canceled in hard rain. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Ride coordinator: Sue Wilhelm,

20 Wed BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2-3B-Cb). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meets at Millstadt Village Park, Millstadt, IL. Meet at 6:00 p. m., go at 6:15. Two or three routes (with hills) of 12-25 miles. Take Illinois 158 into downtown Millstadt, turn north on Main Street, park in the lot along the main baseball diamond. Free for HI members, $3.00 for non-members. Eat at Breadeaux Pizza after the ride. Leader: Arlene Willmann,

21 Thu Turtles Get Kicks on Route 66 (2Ca). As before, leader says there is a flat ride and a hilly ride from here and he will provide maps for both. We had this ride in the spring but of course, it was rained out for most of us. We will meet at 8:30 am., leave at 9:00 from Park 66 (I-44 to Lewis Road, turn right, then left into park and parking lot). Bring anything to keep you cool, water, tube and money. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Jim Reuter,

21 Thu  Millstadt to Eckerts (3Bb). Assemble in parking area at east edge of the park. From IL Rte. 158 (W. Washington) turn north on Main St. and drive two blocks to park. Depart at 9:00am for Eckerts--food and ice cream available. No go in rain. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Self-sufficiency is expected. Estimate of mileage is 35 with options for more. Leader: John Buck 314 878-3962.

23 Sat   Operation Clean Stream. We will meet at 8:00 a.m. for a free breakfast at the Lions Club. Operation Clean Stream is over 35 years old, and HI/GC has been a participant almost as long. Last year 1,800 volunteers turned out to help collect an estimated 1,300 tires, 70 cubic yards of metals and over 200 cubic yards of trash on 400 miles of stream. Both tires and metal were recycled. This Operation remains an important environmental project in Missouri. On a personal note… many floaters out for the day on the river said “thank you” as we moved along. Help clean up the trash along the banks of the Meramec River. After picking up trash on the river, there will be a free barbecue picnic and cool beverage of choice. Volunteers will also get a free tee-shirt. Cost: The canoes will be provided FREE. It can’t get much better than this. Coordinator: Colin Maag , 314-721-7397.

26 Tue  Lake St. Louis to Points North (4Cb). Meet at 8:30 a.m., leave at 9:00 from the Commuter Lot in Lake St. Louis--I-70 and Lake St. Louis exit. We will ride north to Flatwoods Rd., then south to Josephville, and finally west to Flint Hill and Foristell where we'll stop for lunch or continue to the Steak-N-Shake in Wentzville. The return route uses old Hwy 40 out of Wentzville back to the start. Bring water, tube, tools, etc. Ride canceled in hard rain. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members.  Ride coordinator: Sue Wilhelm, .

26 Tue Turtles’ Forest Park-Midland Loop (3Aa). NEW START TIME FOR JULY/AUGUST ONLY. Meet at Forest Park Golf House Parking Lot 8:30AM for a 9:00AM start. Directions: US 40/I-64, McCausland/Skinker north, right on Forsyth into Forest Park, bear left on Lagoon Drive, bear right on Grand Drive (unmarked-tennis center bleachers), right into parking lot. Yes, to a long Midland Ave. downhill! Lunch at Delmar Loop! Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Lynn Reiter, .

27 Wed BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2-3B-Cb). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meets at Millstadt Village Park, Millstadt, IL. Meet at 6:00 p. m., go at 6:15. Two or three routes (with hills) of 12-25 miles. Take Illinois 158 into downtown Millstadt, turn north on Main Street, park in the lot along the main baseball diamond. Free for HI members, $3.00 for non-members. Eat at Breadeaux Pizza after the ride. Leader: Arlene Willmann,.

28 Thu Turtles Emerge From Edwardsville (2Ba). ANOTHER NEW RIDE! This ride, too, will go to or near Horseshoe Lake. We will meet at 8:30am. and leave at 9:00. Directions are I-270 to IL 157, go left (N) over I-270. Follow IL 157 for 2 1/2 miles to white church on the left where we will park (beginning of SIU Campus). Bring money, tube and water. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. For information please call leader: Juanita Haley, 618-337-3499.

30 & 31, Sat or Sun      Autumn Apple (Pie) Tour. Register at Mills Apple Farm on Pocahontas Rd. near Marine, Illinois any time between 8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. on either day. From I-70 take IL Rte. 4 north to IL Rte. 143 and continue east on Rte. 143 into Marine. At N. Duncan St. drive north about l/2 mile to Pocahontas Rd. on the right. Mills Apple Farm is about 3 miles east on the north side of Pocahontas Rd. Ride 13, 17, or 38 miles on rural roads. While there, or in advance, order a tasty pie (618-887-4732) NEW for ’03! WIN CASH prizes in a drawing (for registered riders only) on both days at Mills Apple Farm at 2:00 p.m. ($100 first prize, $50 second prize, $25 for both 3^rd and 4^th prizes.) Also new: Pizza may be bought from Mills lunch menu. The routes will be marked. SAG services by The Cyclery (Edwardsville). Event Coordinator: Billie Teneau,

Back to top

Advanced Notice

September

2 Tue Great River Road Getaway Ride! (4Ab). Meet at 8:30 a.m., leave at 9:00 from the commuter parking lot just north of Alton, Ill. A flat, 42-mile ride on the Great River Road Bikeway to Pere Marquette State Park. Lunch at the Lockhaven Phillips 66 station restaurant on the way back. Bring water, tube, tools, snack and/or lunch money. Ride canceled in hard rain. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Ride coordinator: Sue Wilhelm, .

2 Tue Turtles’ Clifton Terrace, Grafton, Elsah Loop (3Ba). Meet at the Clifton Terrace Parking Lot on the River Road 9:00AM for a 9:30AM start. Directions: I-270 NE, US 367 north over the Clark Bridge; follow the signs to the Great River Road. Clifton Terrace Parking is about 7 miles BEFORE Elsah. It is well marked. This is a very scenic 28-mile ride above the Great River Road; there are a few moderate hills, but then again some beautiful downhills and scenery. Experienced Turtles LOVE this ride! Not recommended for brand new Turtles! Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Susan Feldman, 314-822-3655.

3 Wed   BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2B-Cb). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society - Mississippi River Valley Scenic View Ride. Check the website listed below for any last minute changes due to road conditions! Meet at Columbia Turner Hall, 211 East Cherry St. (at the bottom of Cherry Hill), Columbia, IL. Please park on the outside edges of the Turner Hall parking lot. Meet at 6:00 pm., go at 6:15. Two or three routes (with hills) of 10-20 miles. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Eat at Thai House, 109 S Main St., Columbia, IL after the ride. Leader: Arlene Willmann,

4 Thu    Turtles Leave From Lafayete Park (2Aa). Meet at 9:00am, leave at 9:30. Super easy ride on the riverfront. Depending what new bike trails are open, we will be going downtown to the Riverfront Trail or maybe across Eads Bridge, etc. We could stop at Crown Candy Kitchen for a wonderful snack and we will probably eat back in the Lafayette neighborhood. Bring water, money and tube. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Jackie Kohler, .

6 Sat  Upper-Meramec River Outing. Meramec Springs to Fagan’s Bridge. Bring along a loaf of bread or a box of cat food to feed the trout at the Fish Farm. There will be a short, optional hike to Meramec Spring. On the way home we will stop for dinner at Homer’s BBQ and maybe even a sermon. This trip is appropriate for beginners and families. Coordinators: Colin Maag, or Kris Krasteff, 314-961-2738.

6 Sat Walking Ramblers Creve Coeur Park Walk (6E). Meet in Sail Boat Cove Parking Lot off Marine Ave. at 7 am, start, 7:15. Directions: I-270 to Dorsett, left to Marine Road (Dorsett ends), right to parking lot on left. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Jean Wasser, 314-534-1959.

9 Tue Turtles’ Defiance to Augusta Via Femme Osage Creek Loop (3Ba). Meet at Defiance Katy Trail Head Parking Lot 9:00 AM for a 9:30AM start. Directions: U.S. 40/I-64 west across Missouri River, MO 94 south/left to Defiance. A few hills; 30 scenic-miles; experienced Turtles only, not for beginners! Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Kent Bartels, .

9 Tue Wright City Tour (4Cb). Meet at 8:30 a.m., leave at 9:00 from the Lake St. Louis Commuter lot. Exit I-70 at the Lake St. Louis exit. Go north then east to get to the parking lot. Restrooms (and breakfast) are available at the Hardees south of I-70. This is an approximately 40-mile loop out to Wright City, MO, and returning through Foristell and Wentzville. Lunch at the I-70 Truck Stop in Foristell or Subway in Wentzville. Thanks go to Joe Schaefer for the route. Bring water, tools, snack, and/or lunch money. Ride canceled in hard rain. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Ride coordinator: Sue Wilhelm, .

10 Wed BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2B-Cb). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society - Mississippi River Valley Scenic View Ride. Check the website listed below for any last minute changes due to road conditions! Meet at Columbia Turner Hall, 211 East Cherry St. (at the bottom of Cherry Hill), Columbia, IL. Please park on the outside edges of the Turner Hall parking lot. Meet at 6:00 pm., go at 6:15. Two or three routes (with hills) of 10-20 miles. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Eat at Thai House, 109 S Main St., Columbia, IL after the ride. Leader: Arlene Willmann, .

11 Thu Turtles Backtrack To Beef Eaters (2Aa). Meet at 9:00am, leave at 9:30. We will meet for this ride at Bridgeton Athletic Complex at Taussig Road and Ferguson. We will do the ride that we did on July 24 and we WILL have fun. There is only one hill and there is a bike trail around a lake and there is good food and what else is there_ Just pray for no wind. Bring the usual water, money and tube Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. We are meeting at 9 a.m. and leaving at 9:30 because the cool weather is here!! Leader: Jackie Kohler, 314-739-8611.

16 Tue  Millstadt Meander (4Bb). Meet at the Millstadt City Park in Millstadt, IL. Gather at 8:30 a.m., leave at 9:00. From IL Rte. 3 east of Columbia take IL Rte. 158 east into Millstadt and turn left on Main St. (Subway store on the corner.) It's a flat, 40-mile loop in St. Clair County with lunch at Erma's in Smithton. Bring water, tube(s), tools, pump, lunch money. Ride canceled in hard rain. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Ride coordinator: Sue Wilhelm, .

16 Tue  Turtles’ Millstadt-Smithton Loop (3Ba). Meet at Millstadt City Park  9:00AM for a 9:30AM start. Directions: I-270/255 southeast across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south, right (east) on Hwy 158 about 7 miles, 2 blocks past VFW Hall, left on Polk, right on Kalbfleisch Dr. into the Millstadt City Park, park near restrooms. Great ride-some rollers, 26 miles! Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader: Lynn Reiter, .

18 Thu Turtles Find More Fun in Ferguson (2Ba). We will once again meet in the Shop and Save Lot on New Florissant (2 miles south of I-270 or 2 miles north of I-70) at 9:00 a.m., leaving at 9:30. We will traverse up and down through the beautiful little town of Ferguson and neighbors. Bring money, tube and water. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Leader once again is Carl Muckler, 314-521-8661.

27, 28 Sat, Sun   Big Piney River Weekend. Camping will be at Rich’s Last Resort. Cabins may be available. Canoes will be rented locally. Bring your own food for 2 lunches, dinner, & breakfast. The skill level of this river is appropriate for beginners. Coordinator: Silas McKinley, .

28 Sun  Natalie G. Kekeisen Flat-as-a-Pancake Century Ride. Challenge yourself--ride 100 miles in one day! (40 or 60 mile options available). Natalie was known for encouraging riders to set and reach new goals. Here is your chance to check ‘ride a century’ off of your list. Register in New Baden Park between 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. (Exit from I-64 at IL Rte. 161 Exit 27 and continue east into New Baden on Hanover St. Park is in the southwest corner at the intersection of Rte. 160 and 161.) Arrows on the road and maps guide riders on a mostly flat Century. All loops end in New Baden where lunch is provided (included in fee). SAG support by The Cyclery (Edwardsville). Cost: $12 HI-USA members; $15 non-members. Event Coordinators: John Jost, or

Back to top

October

31-Nov. 2, Fri-Sun.        Camp Mihaska 100 Weekend. Enjoy an autumn week-end of bicycle riding, hiking, or canoeing in the Ozarks just 72 miles SW of St. Louis. Drive I-44 to Bourbon, MO, then 2 miles south of Bourbon on Hwy. N to the Camp. On both Sat. & Sun. you may choose bicycling routes of 25 or 50 miles (routes cover part of the old Route 66). OR MIX AND MATCH your weekend. Bike one day, hike the next or canoe one day and bike the next. Fee includes breakfast Sat. and Sun. plus dinner Sat. night. Fee also covers road arrows, maps, SAG support, and lodging. REGISTER IN ADVANCE BY OCT. 20. Cost: $49 per person if you stay in a room with 3-6 beds. If a couple wants a private room, add $10 per person. If you sleep in your own tent, the fee is $39. Event Coordinator: Dave Reiter, or

Back to top