MAY 2010

 4 May Tue Turtles (3Ba) and Turbos (3-4Bb) Three Ferries Loop

Sign in at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 start. Meet at the St. Charles/Mueller Rd. Soccer Fields. Join us to see two states, two rivers, three counties, via three ferries (Grafton, Brussels and Golden Eagle)! Plus (optional) side trips to Pere Marquette State Park and/or Brussels for options of 33, 39, 41, or 47 miles. There will be small additional fees of $4.00 for two of the ferry rides. Directions: From I-270 take MO 370 west past Hwy 94. Leave Rte.370 at Elm St./New Town exit, north on Elm/New Town for ˝ mile and turn right on Mueller Rd. to soccer fields parking lot on right. Park near the restrooms. Coordinator: Darryl Fabick, 314-822-1183.

 6 May Thu Turtles (3Aa) and Turbos (3Ab) Lafayette Park-Riverfront Trail-Chain of Rocks Loop

Sign in at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. Meet at the NE corner of Lafayette Park (Park & Mississippi) Ride an almost flat route up the Riverfront Trail over the Chain of Rocks Bridge and back thru Illinois. Longer option includes Confluence Park. Directions: US 40/64 east, exit 14th St. south, right on Park Ave, left on Mississippi OR !-44 east, exit Jefferson Ave. north, right on Park, right on Mississippi. Coordinator: Claudia Spener 314-862-7851

 6 May Thu Columbia – Imbs Station Rd – Belleville (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 46 miles. Rest/Food stop in Belleville. No go in rain. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh 636-532-1398.

 11 May Tue Lewis & Clark Boathouse – St. Peters – O’Fallon (4Ab)

Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Lewis & Clark Boathouse in St. Charles for a flat ride to St. Peters with an option to O’Fallon. Directions: I-70 west into St. Charles, exit 5th street north for 0.2 mile, then right on Boonslick Road for 0.5 mile to the Boathouse parking area. Options for 30, 37, 41, or 49 miles. Rest/Food stop in St. Peters. No go in rain. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh 636-532-1398.

 13 May Thu Turtles (3Ca) Dog Prairie

Sign in at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. Meet at O'Fallon City Park. Longer options available. Directions: I-70 west to Hwy K/M (O'Fallon exit) , right to railroad tracks, left just after tracks to park entrance. Coordinator: Judy Meyer 314-997-5005.

 18 May Tue Lake St. Louis – Schnarre Rd – Wright City – Foristell – Wentzville (4Bb)

Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Schnuck’s parking lot at Lake St. Louis Blvd. and Hwy 40. Options for 42 or 44 miles. Rest/Food stop in Foristell or Wentzville. No go in rain. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh 636-532-1398.

 20 May Thu Turtles (3Ca) and Turbos (3Cb) Rise and Dine West Loop

Sign in at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. Meet at Dierberg's 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

 25 May Tue TBD

 27 May Thu Turtles and Turbos (3Aa) Tower Grove Park City Circle

Sign in at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. Directions: I-44 east to south on Kingshighway, left into the park just before Arsenal St. Coordinator: Claudia Spener 314-862-7851

 27 May Thu Columbia – Cement Hollow Rd – Concordia Church Rd – Millstadt (3Bb)

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 37, 40, or 43 miles. Rest/Food stop in Millstadt. No go in rain. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh 636-532-1398.