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: (31.98 mi.)
Route: Chesterfield to Forest Park (Out and Back)
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mo/chesterfield/949260710456
Route Difficulty: easy/moderate
Other: Please RSVP if you plan to ride; wear Affton/Confidus Team jersey if you have one.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Katy Trail Ride Fall 2008
Anyone interested in a Katy Trail ride this fall? Looking to see if there is interest in being dropped in West Missouri and riding back via Katy Trail
http://www.bikekatytrail.com/
Email me at mogus@earthlink.net if interested and we will see what develops from there.
!!UPDATED!!
Still tentatively looking at a possible Katy Trail fall bicycle ride in late October or early Nov (prefer Oct).
Amtrak service is available from Kirkwood to Sedalia; $22 Coach; $37 Business; $10 for bicycle. Ideally depart on Friday to allow ample time to reach St. Louis by late Sunday afternoon.
Amtrak Friday typical schedule:
311 Kansas City Mule
Kirkwood, MO (KWD)8:59 am Sedalia, MO (SED) 12:01pm 3h 2m
or
313 Ann Rutledge
Kirkwood, MO (KWD)4:29 pm Sedalia, MO (SED) 7:39 pm 3h 10m
http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak
Logistics:
Lodging - Would spend two nights Friday and Saturday. Could depart Sedalia and get head start on trail and then put in somewhere later along trail or stay in Sedalia and then depart early AM for mid point. Probably recommend getting start on trail in case of weather changes that might occur over the weekend. Could consider camping with small tent or stay at local hotels near the trail. Need to look into this further.
Bicycling - Will tow a small Burley that can hold minimal needed items (rain gear, overnight, small tent, etc.). Would want to keep load small and light. Have a pannier set up as well. Need either trail bike or road bike with thin trail tires.
Food - Would bring some emergency power food but plan would be to stop along the way to grab lunch and dinner at lodging location.
Route/Distances -
229 Mile Marker Sedalia
143.2 Mile Marker N. Jefferson City (85.8 from Sedalia)
39.5 Mile Marker St. Charles (103.7 from N. Jefferson City)
If any interest in doing this, drop me an email at: mogman@earthlink.net or mogus@earthlink.net
Mogman
http://www.bikekatytrail.com/
Email me at mogus@earthlink.net if interested and we will see what develops from there.
!!UPDATED!!
Still tentatively looking at a possible Katy Trail fall bicycle ride in late October or early Nov (prefer Oct).
Amtrak service is available from Kirkwood to Sedalia; $22 Coach; $37 Business; $10 for bicycle. Ideally depart on Friday to allow ample time to reach St. Louis by late Sunday afternoon.
Amtrak Friday typical schedule:
311 Kansas City Mule
Kirkwood, MO (KWD)8:59 am Sedalia, MO (SED) 12:01pm 3h 2m
or
313 Ann Rutledge
Kirkwood, MO (KWD)4:29 pm Sedalia, MO (SED) 7:39 pm 3h 10m
http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak
Logistics:
Lodging - Would spend two nights Friday and Saturday. Could depart Sedalia and get head start on trail and then put in somewhere later along trail or stay in Sedalia and then depart early AM for mid point. Probably recommend getting start on trail in case of weather changes that might occur over the weekend. Could consider camping with small tent or stay at local hotels near the trail. Need to look into this further.
Bicycling - Will tow a small Burley that can hold minimal needed items (rain gear, overnight, small tent, etc.). Would want to keep load small and light. Have a pannier set up as well. Need either trail bike or road bike with thin trail tires.
Food - Would bring some emergency power food but plan would be to stop along the way to grab lunch and dinner at lodging location.
Route/Distances -
229 Mile Marker Sedalia
143.2 Mile Marker N. Jefferson City (85.8 from Sedalia)
39.5 Mile Marker St. Charles (103.7 from N. Jefferson City)
If any interest in doing this, drop me an email at: mogman@earthlink.net or mogus@earthlink.net
Mogman
Sunday, September 14, 2008
2008 Tour of Missouri - St. Louis, MO Stage 7
Some pictures and videos from the 2008 Tour of Missouri.
http://www.tourofmissouri.com/
Some after the finish pics...
Some familiar faces with front row seats at the finish line...Pfoodman and Pfriends (Pfoodman on the right).
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Saturday, Oct 4th - Tour de Cape Ride
Route/Ride: Tour de Cape http://www.tourdecape.com/
Who is interested in the Tour de Cape? Email me at mogus@earthlink.net so we can establish interest and identify those who are planning to go for sure and planned distance (100, 62, 30 or 15 miles).
!!UPDATE!! !!UPDATE!!
Thus far, rider interest as follows:
Committed :
Mogman (30 miles)
Columbia (Ill) Dude (30 miles)
Dr. Scholls (30 Miles)
Mark T. (30 Miles)
Hurry up, early registration discount ends Sep 20th!
Monday, September 8, 2008
MS Charity Ride, Columbia, Mo Sep 6-7, 2008
Affton Truckers/Confidus Group had a great showing at the MS in Columbia, MO this year. The team name was made known and visible with over 45 cyclists on Saturday. There were other off the road noticeable things such as the "compound" and a free, somewhat public community service sound system (enough said about that). It was quite an impressive site to see the groups of riders wearing the team jerseys. The jerseys were easily recognizable, especially when the Kansas City chapter of the team went flying by most other riders.
Day one...anyone remember what we kind of all said before we started? Let's all stick together up until the Century turn off. Anyone remember that? Well, that lasted for about 3 to 4 miles...maybe even less. If you are a first time rider next year, don't believe it! I have heard that for the last 8 MS rides I have done and there is just too much excitement to hold some of us back, in spite of the odds of keeping such a fast pace and the wisdom in our years.
Day two, shortly after the beginning, we had an impressive train of riders following those KC cyclists through the hills of Columbia. There must have been 20 or more cyclists at one point drafting off those KC boys, including myself. It looked impressive! You could call us the "Wanna Be Tour of Missouri" group, less the expensive SAG teams and chase cars.
Had several Century riders on day one, two Century riders on day two, with one double century rider across both days. Many thanks to Mark T. for joining me on day two century and pulling me along and listening to my delirious state after about 65 miles when all I could think about was I have to make it up those last hills at mile mark 100.
See the team website for more pics from the ride http://www.ac-cycling.com/Site/Welcome.html
Day one...anyone remember what we kind of all said before we started? Let's all stick together up until the Century turn off. Anyone remember that? Well, that lasted for about 3 to 4 miles...maybe even less. If you are a first time rider next year, don't believe it! I have heard that for the last 8 MS rides I have done and there is just too much excitement to hold some of us back, in spite of the odds of keeping such a fast pace and the wisdom in our years.
Day two, shortly after the beginning, we had an impressive train of riders following those KC cyclists through the hills of Columbia. There must have been 20 or more cyclists at one point drafting off those KC boys, including myself. It looked impressive! You could call us the "Wanna Be Tour of Missouri" group, less the expensive SAG teams and chase cars.
Had several Century riders on day one, two Century riders on day two, with one double century rider across both days. Many thanks to Mark T. for joining me on day two century and pulling me along and listening to my delirious state after about 65 miles when all I could think about was I have to make it up those last hills at mile mark 100.
See the team website for more pics from the ride http://www.ac-cycling.com/Site/Welcome.html
Unfortunately, regarding statistics, I don't have a good handle on that (i.e., team total miles ridden, how many beers, how much food, how many snacks, how many power bars, etc.). Need to keep better books on that next year.
Now, as we all go our ways for the season and mend our aches, pains and sore muscles from this year's ride, start thinking about next year. I have it from the rumor mill that some are already in the early stages of planning for an even more successful 2009 MS Ride.
Remember, the most important part of all this fun (and challenge) was the reason we were all there, and that was to help the fight against the devastating effects of Multiple Sclerosis. That is why we ride! Safe riding to all and see you next year in 2009.
Primary Sponsor Websites:
http://www.afftontrucking.com/asp/depot.asp
Some sites to keep in your bookmarks
http://www.ac-cycling.com/Site/Welcome.html
http://bikemos.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Bike_MOS_homepage
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