St. Louis Turtles/Turbos

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A bicycling group in the metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri area offering both moderate and more challenging group rides.
Turtles/Turbos are affiliated with the
Gateway Council of Hostelling International

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Mission

To start and keep the wheels rolling for those who feel insecure with other cycling groups.

To support people who would like to expand their riding experiences.

To provide camaraderie among bicycle riding enthusiasts.

Off Season Adventures for Turtles and Turbos


Joann Curtis, Billie Teneau, Judy Meyer, Darryl Fabick,
Bob Cox, Natalie Morrison, Deedie Cote, Linda Borders,
and Glenda Morrison

Interstate-64 from I-170 to Kingshighway underwent a major overhaul.  When it was done bikers and hikers were allowed to travel the highway on Sunday December 6, 2009 before being open to automobiles on the following Monday.  At left are some of the Turtles and Turbos who rode that day.



Turtles and Turbos for Norm

Norm Schultz Memorial Ride

One of our good friends, fellow rider and husband to Mary Ann Schultz died suddenly in November.  To remember Norm many members of the Turtles and Turbos rode Norm's favorite ride.  The ride started at Sailboat Cove on Creve Coeur Lake. At right is the group as they assembled on the parking lot near Creve Coeur Lake.   It was a good showing to memorialize our friend Norm.

Stu Ferrell, Walter Gusdorf, Jerry and
Jackie Kohler, Jerre Wright, and John
Beaudoin.
The photographer was Alan Ranford.    

Other bicyclists, shown at left, joined the Norm Schultz Memorial Ride at the Boat Dock in St. Charles, all on their way to New Town.

The destination on Nov. 28, 2009 was New Town in St. Charles County.


Why ride with the Turtles?

  • To have fun and find friendship
  • To ride low mileage routes with mostly flat terrain
  • To enjoy having rest stops every 5 miles or so.
  • To learn helpful hints for beginners - "Rules of the Road"
  • To have help in changing a flat.
    (Do bring your own tubes/tools.)
  • To know you will not be left behind.
  • To enjoy delicious lunches during or after ride. (Bring money)

Who rides with the Turtles?

Who rides with the Turbos?
  • New retirees who now have time to ride.
  • New riders (inexperienced)
  • Riders who prefer to ride 10-25 miles
  • Riders recovering from injuries/illness
  • Fast riders now slowing down
  • More experienced and fit riders who want a similar but more challenging experience than they would have with the Turtles.
  • People who want to ride farther, ride faster, ride more difficult terrain, and still enjoy the camaraderie of other bikers
  • Riders who prefer to ride 35-40 miles
  • Riders who do not want to stop every 5 miles for rest.
If you would like to participate in rides like ours, we welcome you to join us.

Featured Rides

2010 Tour-de-Stooges  -  Saturday, May 1,  Highland, IL.
Choose from routes of 15, 22, 31, 42, and 64 miles on flat to rolling rural roads in Madison, St. Clair and Clinton counties.



Some of What's Happening

The 5-Star Century Series sponsored by HI-USA, GATEWAY COUNCIL

Sat., May 15, 2010
Indian Crossing

Sat., May 29, 2010
Flat-as-a-Pancake

Sat., June 26, 2010
The Firecracker 100

Sat., September 18, 2010
Dog Prairie Century

Sat., October 3, 2010
Sandy Creek Hilly Challenge Century

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