All Wheels Cycling Club

Cool hotel in Lawrence, KS. Here on business.

The Mizzou Alum within me feels like I’m in enemy territory.

Katy Trail was very soft today with standing water. Turned around immediately and rowd over to Creve Couer.

Warch our for a few ice spots on the Page Bridge and underneath the oberpass.

Great sunny day for a ride

Office coming together nicely. Big thanks to the amazing Jeanet Wade for the tree. Big thanks to Shirzad Chamine for the signed copy of his book.

Only thing missing at this point is….

audentes Fortuna iuvat (Fortune Favors the Bold) on the big wall.

Who wants to learn to fix their flat tire?

We are trying to gauge the interest of free maintenance classes. The first one will focus on flat repair at the end of February. If you would like to attend please comment below.

No ride tonight. Sorry for short notice.

Which packing setup do u like best?

Dawn Uhlenbrock and I rode 210 miles over the past 3 days, all on Katy Trail. That’s only 27 shy of the entire Katy Trail.

Dawn and I met through the creation of All Wheels Cycling Club. Hope u are finding riding partners through our weekly rides.

Saturday Notes:
Last Saturday’s route was new for us and received well. We will do that again with a few tweaks in the route as well as managing the speed.
Weather looks great for this Saturday. Morning temps in the 70’s. Clear skies.
Starting at this location we typically hang out a bit and have breakfast at Bike Stop Café following the ride

Wednesday Note: I am training for a big ride in late September and will be carrying extra gear. That means I will be slower than the usual Wednesday pace.

Wednesdays
Start Location: Pitman Hill Parking Lot at Pitman Hill Road & Greens Bottom Road
Start Time: 5:45P
Distance: Up to 20 miles at your own pace. We use Wednesday to stay engaged, go faster, go longer or just add that extra day of riding.

Sat, 8/27
Start Location: Bike Stop Café (Heading toward Machens)
Start Time: 9A
Distance: 10-25 miles

Sat, 9/3 – No Ride. Both Rene and I are out of town so 2 leaders are absent.

Sat, 9/10
Start Location: MCT Trail in Illinois (Exact Start TBD)
Start Time: 9A
Distance 10-25 miles. A small group will continue on for a total of 50-60 depending on time. These extended miles will maintain 15MPH or so.

Sat, 9/17
Start Location: Creve Coeur Boat House
Start Time: 10A (Starting later so we can end when restaurant opens at 11A. Stick around for good company and good food)
Distance: 10-25 miles

This week is a prelude to my favorite time in the cycling year. That point where you have suffered the heat and humidity and the temperatures finally break.

Why is this my favorite time? You will find yourself going further and faster with less effort because riding in 70's and 80's is easier on your body compared to 90's.

Every year when I was training for and coaching marathons everyone's performance would kick up. Plus, you won't be soaking wet with sweat. Is it soaking wet or sopping wet?

Happy riding and take advantage of the cooler temps this week.

Mike

Hallelujah! The heat wave is over. The temps this week look heavenly compared to triple digits.

Wednesday Notes: Weather look great.
Saturday Notes:
1. Weather looks absolutely wonderful
2. Evolution of the caboose: If you are at 11MPH or below I support 10 miles. This is so we finish at the same time as those riding 15, 20 or 25 miles. You are always welcome to ride as far as you wish, I will continue to support 10 miles. If the caboose is faster, then I will support more miles)
3. We are avoiding 2 sections of the Katy. Greens Bottom got hit HARD by the massive rain downpour. Between Bike Stop Café and the Family Arena is rough and gravelly with all the construction around the trail.


Wednesdays
Start Location: Pitman Hill & Greens Bottom Road
Start Time: 5:45P
Distance: Up to 20 miles at your own pace. We use Wednesday to stay engaged, go faster, go longer or just add that extra day of riding.

Sat, 8/13
Start Location: Defiance – Good News Brewery Lots
Start Time: 10A
• Good News opens at 11A so stick around for lunch
Distance: 10-25 miles

Sat, 8/20
Start Location: Scoping out the Boschert Greenway out of New Town… AGAIN)
Start Time: 9A
Distance 10-25 miles

Sat, 8/27
Start Location: Bike Stop Café (Heading toward Machens)
Start Time: 9A
Distance: 10-25 miles

Sat, 9/3 – No Ride. Both Rene and I are out of town so 2 leaders are absent.

Sat, 9/10
Start Location: MCT Trail in Illinois (Exact Start Locale TBD)
Start Time: 9A
Distance 10-25 miles. A small group will continue on for a total of 50-60 depending on time. These extended miles will maintain 15MPH or so.

Sat, 9/17
Start Location: Creve Coeur Boat House
Start Time: 10A (Starting later so we can end when restaurant opens at 11A. Stick around for good company and good food)
Distance: 10-25 miles

Wednesday Ride cancelled tonight. Storms rolling in over next few hours. Stay dry and see you on Saturday.

Katy Trail is in excellent condition where we are riding tomorrow.

First time there hasn’t been lots of dust AND the temps are gorgeous.

Come on out tomorrow….We dont bite!!

Found a set of hills not far from Bike Stop Cafe. They were great hill repeats. I call it Up & Down in French Town.

There is a hill between 5th Street and 2nd Street in St. Charles. Going from Sacred Heart Academy toward Hwy 370 the hills get harder.

Up Decator, down Franklin, up Morgan, down Montgomery, up Lawrence, down Bayard, up Randolph, down Olive.

Lawrence has 11-12% gradient at top, Randolph has 12-13% gradient. Those will slow you down.

Other hills in St. Charles
Ehlmann Road from Zumbehl
Zumbehl Road from Ehlman
Droste Road from McNair Park to Duchesne
Duchesne Street from Duchesne High School to Droste
Pitman Hill from Greens Bottom
Fox Ridge Drive from Upper Bottom to Heritage Landing

What hills do you ride?

Page brodge pedestrian lane closed daily. Notmsure how long. Anybody know?

Granada Cyclery has some new road and gravel bikes in stock. I want the sparkly Cervelo.

This Saturday we went to the MCT Trails in Metro East Illinois. The feedback is that it’s not that far of a drive and the trail was awesome. The only negative feedback was the 10A starting time was too late for summer heat. I hear you on all that, so we’ll go back and start at our normal 9A time.

Saturday Notes: I’m going to keep the rotation to heavily shaded stretches of trail. Notice the adjusted Start Location for this Saturday. Moving into the upcoming weeks we’ll start between Pitman Hill and Defiance which guarantees LOTS of shade. When the temps break, we’ll mix it up again. If you know of a shady stretch of trail anywhere let me know and I’ll check it out.

All Wednesday ride information is the same for the foreseable future, so just assume the info for 7/20 is the same for every Wednesday.

Wed, 7/20
Start Location: Pitman Hill
Start Time: 5:45P
Distance: Up to 20 miles at your own pace

Sat, 7/23
Start Location: Pitman Hill
Start Time: 9A
Distance: 10-20 miles (No drop ride)

Sat, 7/30
Start Location: Busch Greenway/Research Park
Start Time: 9A
Distance: 10-20 miles

Sat, 8/6
Start Location: Weldon Springs
Start Time: 9A
Distance: 10-20 miles

Hello All Wheelers.

Wednesday Note: There is a 9-11 degree difference from being in the sun versus riding this stretch of the Katy Trail. You would be surprised how much more comfortable the shade is on the Pitman Hill-Defiance stretch. For instance, yesterday in the sun it was 96 and under the trees it was 86. Still warm so as always know your capability and bring extra hydration.

Saturday Notes: This is a fun departure from our usual locations as we head across the Mississippi River. The MCT bike trails are AWESOME.
• Weather: Clear skies and warm
• Trail has a lot of tree cover
• Notice the different start time for this Saturday
• Take note of the Googlemaps link for directions. This trailhead is super easy to get to. Just a couple turns once off the main highway. Look for the Culvers near the trailhead.

Sat, 7/16 Madison County Trail – School House Trail
Start Location: Collinsville
Google Map Link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/MEPRD+Trailhead/@38.688522,-90.014132,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x86667a9d334857da!8m2!3d38.6889562!4d-90.0114358?hl=en-US
Start Time: 10
Distance: 10-20 miles
Surface: Paved

Wed, 7/20
Start Location: Pitman Hill
Start Time: 5:45P
Distance: Up to 20 miles

Sat, 7/23
Start Location: Bike Stop Café
Start Time: 9A
Distance: 10-20 miles

MEPRD Trailhead · 104 United Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234 ★★★★★ · Recreation center

Here are some hot weather cycling tips. Have fun. Be safe.

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/hot-weather-cycling-five-tips-to-help-you-keep-your-cool-180053

Hot weather cycling: six tips to help you keep your cool A spell of hot weather needn't stop you enjoying your riding, as long as you take some precautions to prevent over-heating and dehydration

Sat, 6/25
Start Location: Weldon Springs Trail Head
Start Time: 9A
Distance: 10-20
(Saturday rides ARE a No Drop Ride)

Wed, 6/29
Start Location: Pitman Hill
Start Time: 5:45 PM
Distance: Up to 20

Sat, 7/2
Start Location: Busch Greenway (On this ride we’ll take the Katy across to Chesterfield Levee trail and return)
Start Time: 9A
Distance: 10-20

Wed, 7/6
Start Location: Bike Stop Café
Start Time: 5:45P
Distance: Up to 20

Sat, 7/9 NO RIDE

Wed, 7/13
Start Location: Pitman Hill
Start Time: 5:45P
Distance: Up to 20 miles

Sat, 7/16 (NEW START LOCATION)
Start Location: Madison County Illinois (Start location is TBD but we will adventure across the Mississippi to experience the amazing Madison County Trail System. Will provide Google Maps Pin Location)
Start Time: 10
Distance: 10-20 miles

Wed, 7/20
Start Location: Pitman Hill
Start Time: 5:45P
Distance: Up to 20 miles

Sat, 7/23
Start Location: Bike Stop Café
Start Time: 9A
Distance: 10-20 miles

Wednesday night ride is OFF tonight! Next Wednesday we’ll start at Pitman Hill at 5:45, even though Mike will be out of town. Sorry for not being able to get this week’s ride going.

Hello – It’s your Wednesday email on Thursday.

Weather
Saturday look GARGEOUS or gorgeous to non St. Louisans. St. Louisonians? Sunny and mild temps. Our fearless leader Dawn 1 is vising family out of town so I may be leading the front.

I provided a Google Map Pin location below for the ride Saturday. This is a favorite start location for AWCC as it is shaded all the way. As Dawn calls it “The Shady Katy”.

Sat, May 28th
Start Location: Pitman Hill
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Katy+Trail+%26+Pitman+Hill+Rd,+Weldon+Spring,+MO+63304/@38.702555,-90.6154441,15.87z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87ded58ff049e4db:0xd267c80b16106c4e!8m2!3d38.7040994!4d-90.6109965
Distance 10-20 miles

Sat, June 4th
Start Location: Busch Greenway/Duckett Creek Trailhead
Start Time: 9A
Distance 10-20 miles

Sat, June 11th
Start Location: Defiance (Good News Brewing Parking Lot)
Start Time: 10A
Distance 10-20 Miles
**Notice the start time change. This is so we finish when Good News Brewing is open.**

Sat, June 18th
Start Location: Missouri Greenway/LeCave Trailhead - Chesterfield Levee
Start Time: 9A
Distance 10-20

Ride OFF for tomorrow. Chances of severe weather is rising throughout the morning and the trail is going to get rain overnight.

See you soon -- Stay safe if you get your ride in.

Mike

https://terrain-mag.com/bike-stop-bakery-relocates-st-charles/?mc_cid=1273237aa8&mc_eid=cb776e6663

Bike Stop Bakery Relocates to St. Charles, Missouri After five years in Chesterfield Valley, Bike Stop Bakery has returned to its roots in St. Charles, Missouri. The sister-store of Bike Stop Café and Bike Stop Outpost is moving into a space directly across the street from the original Bike Stop Café location on North Second Street in the

Adjusted Start Locations for May 7th and May 14th

Ride Schedule
Sat, May 7th
Starting Location: Page Bridge Parking Lot in St. Charles
Starting Time:9A
Distance: 10-20 miles

Sat, May14th
Starting Location: Bike Stop Café-Downtown St. Charles
Starting Time: 9A
Distance: 10-20 miles

Sat, May 21st
Start Location: Greens Bottom Trailhead
Starting Time: 9A
Distance 10-20 miles

Sat, May 28th
Start Location: Pitman Hill
Start Time: 9A
Distance 10-20 miles

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Getting Jazzy ready for summer miles. She has to be looking her best.

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