Route Start Time: 7:00 AM
Route Start/Finish Location: Creve Coeur Lake; Meet at parking lot of Creve Coeur Lake House Restaurant located on West side of lake. Park on North side of restaurant. Address and link are below (if hyper link doesn't work, then copy and paste into web browser):2160 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63146
Maps:http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=38.699406&lon=-90.497741&zoom=14&q1=2160%20Creve%20Coeur%20Mill%20Rd%2C%20Maryland%20Heights%2C%20MO%2063146-2008%2C%20United%20States
Route:
Creve Coeur Park to Portage Des Sioux (~60 Miles mi.) [Flat route]
Following route is not the actual 60 mile route but does get you out to Seeburger Rd. From there, to get to 60 mile total, need to take Church Rd to Washeon Rd to Orchard Farm Road to HWY V to Pleasant Union Road (comes out by Smart Field airport ) to Grafton Ferry Rd to Portage Rd to Portage Des Sioux and then return same way.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united%20states/mo/creve-coeur/732240322594
Note: Mogman will not be there...on vacation...yippie! Someone may want to wear a Pfoodman/Wapiti jersey (since we don't have new ones yet) for ease of recognition in case new folks show up. For others, the jersey is white with black elk on mountain and green trim around neck and sleeves).
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Saturday, July 26 Ride
!!UPDATE!! - RIDE FOLLOW UP
Had a great ride. Most seemed to like the route and it provided ample challenges and long hill climbs on Midland. Apparently it was a bit more challenging than anticipated (maybe due to humidity levels) as most opted out of Part 2 except for two (Dave F. and you can guess the other rider...me of course). The route had a few hills early on once we turned onto Conway but was fairly flat most of first half then we hit Midland Blvd. and Maryland Heights area with some good hills.
I think the Mogman minivan turned cycling SAG vehicle with buffet fruit bar, power bar grab box and semi-frozen energy drinks, etc., was widely accepted. Actually, if this keeps up, I might incorporate and set up a weekend business (i.e., Mogman in Motion)!
Hopefully see you all on the next ride! After all, Sep 6-7 is not far away!
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Given two weeks in a row in Columbia, Ill we will meet in West St. Louis County this coming Saturday, July 26th . The planned group training ride will start in West County and go...well...somewhere...
Route Start Time: 7:00 AM
Route Start/Finish Location:
St. Louis Bread Co., 1650 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=38.643931&lon=-90.565369&zoom=16&q1=1650%20Clarkson%20Road%2C%20Chesterfield%2C%20MO%2063017%20&gid1=37072789
Had a great ride. Most seemed to like the route and it provided ample challenges and long hill climbs on Midland. Apparently it was a bit more challenging than anticipated (maybe due to humidity levels) as most opted out of Part 2 except for two (Dave F. and you can guess the other rider...me of course). The route had a few hills early on once we turned onto Conway but was fairly flat most of first half then we hit Midland Blvd. and Maryland Heights area with some good hills.
I think the Mogman minivan turned cycling SAG vehicle with buffet fruit bar, power bar grab box and semi-frozen energy drinks, etc., was widely accepted. Actually, if this keeps up, I might incorporate and set up a weekend business (i.e., Mogman in Motion)!
Hopefully see you all on the next ride! After all, Sep 6-7 is not far away!
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Given two weeks in a row in Columbia, Ill we will meet in West St. Louis County this coming Saturday, July 26th . The planned group training ride will start in West County and go...well...somewhere...
Route Start Time: 7:00 AM
Route Start/Finish Location:
St. Louis Bread Co., 1650 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=38.643931&lon=-90.565369&zoom=16&q1=1650%20Clarkson%20Road%2C%20Chesterfield%2C%20MO%2063017%20&gid1=37072789
Route Length: 50 miles (part 1)/30-35 miles (part 2)
Route:
Part 1 (50 miles) - Chesterfield to Forest Park to Creve Couer Lake Park to Chesterfield (some small rolling hills)
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mo/chesterfield/998314936512
Part 2 (30-35 miles)- Chesterfield to St. Albans area to Chesterfield (plenty of hills)
tbd
Route Difficulty: see above
For anyone going to ride Saturday, July 26, please RSVP me at mogus@earthlink.net and indicate your ride route option and preferred distance. I will make sure we have a route that accommodates various rider preferences based upon general groupings, speed, etc. We usually have two general groupings of riders although we never totally separate and we do re-group at various intervals if separation occurs (at least until we are close to getting back to the start point).
Monday, July 7, 2008
Saturday, July 19 Ride
The planned group training ride for Saturday, July 19th will be in Columbia, Ill.
Route Start Time: 7:00 AM Route Start/Finish Location: Market Place Foodland, 1000 Columbia Ctr, Columbia, IL 62236-2546 Yahoo maps (if hyper link doesn't work, copy and paste into web browser): http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=38.445485&lon=-90.220042&zoom=17&q1=1000%20Columbia%20Ctr%2C%20Columbia%2C%20IL%2062236-2546
Route Length: 75 miles; Columbia, IL to Prairie Du Rocher, IL
(Valmeyer Road to Bluff Road to Bottom Rd to Levee Road; ride the bottoms past the mines to Prairie Du Rocher and back )
Other - Team Meeting : Affton Truckers/Confidus Group Team members (and those looking to join the team but haven't yet); Jim Scheetz has invited those who are on the team or will be signing up for the team to a meeting/get together following the ride. Please RSVP to Jim Scheetz (jjs@cfo4hire.net) if you plan to attend for details and meet location.
Route Start Time: 7:00 AM Route Start/Finish Location: Market Place Foodland, 1000 Columbia Ctr, Columbia, IL 62236-2546 Yahoo maps (if hyper link doesn't work, copy and paste into web browser): http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=38.445485&lon=-90.220042&zoom=17&q1=1000%20Columbia%20Ctr%2C%20Columbia%2C%20IL%2062236-2546
Route Length: 75 miles; Columbia, IL to Prairie Du Rocher, IL
(Valmeyer Road to Bluff Road to Bottom Rd to Levee Road; ride the bottoms past the mines to Prairie Du Rocher and back )
Other - Team Meeting : Affton Truckers/Confidus Group Team members (and those looking to join the team but haven't yet); Jim Scheetz has invited those who are on the team or will be signing up for the team to a meeting/get together following the ride. Please RSVP to Jim Scheetz (jjs@cfo4hire.net) if you plan to attend for details and meet location.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Weeknight Rides - Looking for Inputs
Todd (Confidus Group) is interested in getting a ride together with our Kirkwood/Webster teammates included. If anyone is interested, riders could meet in that area somewhere and start a loop.
If it is just folks from West County, a ride from Einsteins up Clayton to Ballas, Ballas to Adams, Adams to Webster and back out would be great. That's about 30 miles. Mostly have road apron, and with a group of 4 or more, it should be pretty safe. How about Wednesday nights? Email Todd and/or myself (mogus@earthlink.net) if interested?
Possible route if coming from West County:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mo/chesterfield/487984770966
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There are growing signs of interest for a week night ride. Email any thoughts or suggestions in this regard to mogus@earthlink.net. Indicate a meet time preference and general meet location preference.
I know there are Monday night Mueller rides in St. Charles County and there are Tuesday night rides in North County (Boeing Team).
Wondering if any interest in a Wed or Thur night ride somewhere else?
Mogman
If it is just folks from West County, a ride from Einsteins up Clayton to Ballas, Ballas to Adams, Adams to Webster and back out would be great. That's about 30 miles. Mostly have road apron, and with a group of 4 or more, it should be pretty safe. How about Wednesday nights? Email Todd and/or myself (mogus@earthlink.net) if interested?
Possible route if coming from West County:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mo/chesterfield/487984770966
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There are growing signs of interest for a week night ride. Email any thoughts or suggestions in this regard to mogus@earthlink.net. Indicate a meet time preference and general meet location preference.
I know there are Monday night Mueller rides in St. Charles County and there are Tuesday night rides in North County (Boeing Team).
Wondering if any interest in a Wed or Thur night ride somewhere else?
Mogman
Saturday, July 12th Ride
The planned group training ride for Saturday, July 12th will be in Columbia, Ill with some of our Confidus riders planning the route. They have been bragging this route up quite a bit lately so time we try it out. Will post more details under this blog entry when available (route, times, etc.)
Route Start Time: 7:00 AM
Route Start/Finish Location:
Market Place Foodland, 1000 Columbia Ctr, Columbia, IL 62236-2546
Yahoo maps (if hyper link doesn't work, copy and paste into web browser): http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=38.445485&lon=-90.220042&zoom=17&q1=1000%20Columbia%20Ctr%2C%20Columbia%2C%20IL%2062236-2546
Route Length: 40 miles with some hills
Route Map: Columbia, Il to Valmeyer, IL (40.01 mi.)
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/il/columbia/888822150803
Logistics/Other: If anyone wants to commute over with me, we can meet at my house, I will leave at 6:00 AM (ouch!). Have room for up to 3 more riders if needed and bikes too. No kidding! Simply amazing what a mininvan can do when converted to a SAG vehicle. However, security regulations will restrict each passenger to one personal carry on item only please! I will have pump and tools too. Please email me mogus@earthlink.net and let me know if you are riding and if you want to commute over together via gas powered vehicle to the start location.
Check back for updates to this blog entry regarding route specifics.
Mogman
Route Start Time: 7:00 AM
Route Start/Finish Location:
Market Place Foodland, 1000 Columbia Ctr, Columbia, IL 62236-2546
Yahoo maps (if hyper link doesn't work, copy and paste into web browser): http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=38.445485&lon=-90.220042&zoom=17&q1=1000%20Columbia%20Ctr%2C%20Columbia%2C%20IL%2062236-2546
Route Length: 40 miles with some hills
Route Map: Columbia, Il to Valmeyer, IL (40.01 mi.)
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/il/columbia/888822150803
Logistics/Other: If anyone wants to commute over with me, we can meet at my house, I will leave at 6:00 AM (ouch!). Have room for up to 3 more riders if needed and bikes too. No kidding! Simply amazing what a mininvan can do when converted to a SAG vehicle. However, security regulations will restrict each passenger to one personal carry on item only please! I will have pump and tools too. Please email me mogus@earthlink.net and let me know if you are riding and if you want to commute over together via gas powered vehicle to the start location.
Check back for updates to this blog entry regarding route specifics.
Mogman
Friday, July 4, 2008
MS-150 Columbia, MO Logistics
1.) Hotel Accommodations
I have 4 rooms reserved in Columbia for check-in on Friday, Sep 5th with checkout on Sunday, Sep 7th.
!!UPDATE !! Two rooms are accounted for as of 7/26/2008. Two rooms remain so let me know if you need a room or wish to share a room with someone.
Holiday Inn Express COLUMBIA-REG HOSP & MED CTR
801 KEENE STREET COLUMBIA, MO 65201 UNITED STATES
Hotel Phone: 1-573-4494422
Hotel Fax: 1-573-4421110
We can do two to a room. Cost per room is $114/night plus tax (or $57/person).
This hotel actually has full breakfast (eggs, sausage and other goodies) that they put out early on Saturday and Sunday morning to cater to the riders.
If you are looking for a bed or room, and this option appeals to you, then email me at mogus@earthlink.net and let me know so I can put you on the list. First come first served basis for Confidus and Affton Truckers Team members. I will leave all rooms under my name to simplify coordination and ensure all are used or cancelled if appropriate.
Otherwise, you can go to the MS-150 Website to get a list of other hotels that might be offering discount to riders:
http://bikemos.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_MOS_Hotels
2.) Camping
Confidus has a group that camps every year at the Midway Expo site so if interested in that option, just email so we can get a count and ensure enough space. The earlier we get there Friday night, the better the spot I think.
3.) Registration
Be sure to sign up and use the discount code "firecracker" to get registered for just $8 through Tuesday, July 8th.
<http://bikemos.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/MOSBikeEvents?fr_id=7630&pg=entry>
Mogman
I have 4 rooms reserved in Columbia for check-in on Friday, Sep 5th with checkout on Sunday, Sep 7th.
!!UPDATE !! Two rooms are accounted for as of 7/26/2008. Two rooms remain so let me know if you need a room or wish to share a room with someone.
Holiday Inn Express COLUMBIA-REG HOSP & MED CTR
801 KEENE STREET COLUMBIA, MO 65201 UNITED STATES
Hotel Phone: 1-573-4494422
Hotel Fax: 1-573-4421110
We can do two to a room. Cost per room is $114/night plus tax (or $57/person).
This hotel actually has full breakfast (eggs, sausage and other goodies) that they put out early on Saturday and Sunday morning to cater to the riders.
If you are looking for a bed or room, and this option appeals to you, then email me at mogus@earthlink.net and let me know so I can put you on the list. First come first served basis for Confidus and Affton Truckers Team members. I will leave all rooms under my name to simplify coordination and ensure all are used or cancelled if appropriate.
Otherwise, you can go to the MS-150 Website to get a list of other hotels that might be offering discount to riders:
http://bikemos.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_MOS_Hotels
2.) Camping
Confidus has a group that camps every year at the Midway Expo site so if interested in that option, just email so we can get a count and ensure enough space. The earlier we get there Friday night, the better the spot I think.
3.) Registration
Be sure to sign up and use the discount code "firecracker" to get registered for just $8 through Tuesday, July 8th.
<http://bikemos.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/MOSBikeEvents?fr_id=7630&pg=entry>
Mogman
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Saturday, July 5th Ride
Route Start Time: 7:00 AM
Route Start/Finish Location: Creve Coeur Lake; Meet at parking lot of Creve Coeur Lake House Restaurant located on West side of lake. Park on North side of restaurant. Address and link are below (if hyper link doesn't work, then copy and paste into web browser):2160 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63146Yahoo Maps:http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=38.699406&lon=-90.497741&zoom=14&q1=2160%20Creve%20Coeur%20Mill%20Rd%2C%20Maryland%20Heights%2C%20MO%2063146-2008%2C%20United%20States
Route: Will try the following route...something different...
Creve Coeur Lake to Forest Park Loop (40.97 mi.) [Some rolling hills mixed with flat]http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united%20states/mo/maryland-heights/749083158308
Route Start/Finish Location: Creve Coeur Lake; Meet at parking lot of Creve Coeur Lake House Restaurant located on West side of lake. Park on North side of restaurant. Address and link are below (if hyper link doesn't work, then copy and paste into web browser):2160 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63146Yahoo Maps:http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=38.699406&lon=-90.497741&zoom=14&q1=2160%20Creve%20Coeur%20Mill%20Rd%2C%20Maryland%20Heights%2C%20MO%2063146-2008%2C%20United%20States
Route: Will try the following route...something different...
Creve Coeur Lake to Forest Park Loop (40.97 mi.) [Some rolling hills mixed with flat]http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united%20states/mo/maryland-heights/749083158308
Friday, July 4th Ride
Route Start Time: 7:00 AM
Start/Finish Location: Creve Coeur Lake; Meet at parking lot of Creve Coeur Lake House Restaurant located on West side of lake. Park on North side of restaurant. Address and link are below (if hyper link doesn't work, then copy and paste into web browser):
2160 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63146
Yahoo Maps:
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=38.699406&lon=-90.497741&zoom=14&q1=2160%20Creve%20Coeur%20Mill%20Rd%2C%20Maryland%20Heights%2C%20MO%2063146-2008%2C%20United%20States
Route (order of routes by consensus)
Creve Coeur Park to St. Charles Loop (36.85 mi.) [Fairly flat route]
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united%20states/mo/creve-coeur/732240322594
Creve Coeur Lake to Forest Park Loop (40.97 mi.) [Some rolling hills mixed with flat]
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united%20states/mo/maryland-heights/749083158308
Start/Finish Location: Creve Coeur Lake; Meet at parking lot of Creve Coeur Lake House Restaurant located on West side of lake. Park on North side of restaurant. Address and link are below (if hyper link doesn't work, then copy and paste into web browser):
2160 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63146
Yahoo Maps:
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=m&lat=38.699406&lon=-90.497741&zoom=14&q1=2160%20Creve%20Coeur%20Mill%20Rd%2C%20Maryland%20Heights%2C%20MO%2063146-2008%2C%20United%20States
Route (order of routes by consensus)
Creve Coeur Park to St. Charles Loop (36.85 mi.) [Fairly flat route]
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united%20states/mo/creve-coeur/732240322594
Creve Coeur Lake to Forest Park Loop (40.97 mi.) [Some rolling hills mixed with flat]
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united%20states/mo/maryland-heights/749083158308
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