Ratings for Featured Activities

Difficulty Rating (Bike)	Difficulty Rating (Hike)	Terrain (Bike)	Terrain (Hike)	Typical Speed (Bike)
1 - under 10 miles 2 - 10 – 20 3 - 20 – 40 4 - 40 – 75 5 - 75 – 110 6 - 110+	Actual Miles	A - Almost Flat B - Mild hills C - Rolling hills D - Severe climbs E - Extremely hilly	E - Easy M - Moderate C - Challenging	a - 6 –12 mph b - 13 –16 mph c - 16 –20 mph d - 21+ mph

Note: Members of HI-USA ride or walk free and others pay $3.00 unless otherwise noted.

Always bring water, tube, and money, and rides will be cancelled in hard rain, snow or < 35° F.

Self-sufficiency required means that you can change your own tire and have enough money that you could telephone for help.

Speed is not the average speed for the whole trip, it is the speed that the main group will stay at for any significant time, based on flat terrain and no wind.

Gateway Council Hostelling International requires helmets meeting or exceeding ANSI or Snell standards on all bike rides.

Sign in at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 start unless different start time is shown for all Tuesday and Thursday Turtle/Turbo rides.

Carry your HI card with you on your bike, on a walk, when canoeing or on other HI sign-in events. Often there is an additional fee if you are not a member. Spot checking started July 15, 2007.

August

19 Aug Tue Turtles (3Ba) and Turbos (3Bb) Howell Island No Big Hills West Loop. Meet at the Windsor Crossing Church at 114 N. Eatherton Road which is 0.8 miles south of the Howell Island Conservation Area parking lot. Turtles ride 21 miles of rolling West County hills while Turbo options can extend ride to 33 miles. Directions: I-40/64 west of I-270 about 9 miles, Long Rd. exit veers left, R-Chesterfield Airport Rd, L-Olive Street (Phillip 66 Station) which becomes North Eatherton Road. Drive about 2.75 miles to Windsor Church on the left at the “Landings at Spirit Golf Club” sign. Coordinator: Susan Feldman, 314-822-3655.

20 Aug Wed Bike Committee Meeting. 6:30 at Judy Meyer’s home, 37 White Bridge. Take Ladue Rd. west from Lindbergh for several blocks to White Bridge. Go south on White Bridge a couple of houses. Questions? Call Billie Teneau, 314-291-7860 or Judy Meyer, 503-3261.

20 Aug Wed BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2Bb-3Cc). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meets at Millstadt Village Park, Millstadt, IL. Meet at 6:00 pm, go at 6:15. Two or three routes (with hills) of 12-20 miles. Take Illinois 158 into downtown Millstadt, turn north on Main Street, park in the lot along the main baseball diamond. Eat at Breadeaux Pizza after the ride. Leader: Roger Kramer, 618-236-2793 or bike2eat@rogerkramercycling.org, or visit the BABES Web site at http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org. Start Map: http://snipurl.com/1l0b4

21 Aug Thu Turtles Mystery Ride (2Ba). Well, I know you are all excited about this one. We will meet our leader at Lafayette Park on the corner of Mississippi and Park Avenues, in the heart of the city at the usual time. That's all I know. She says she will have a good route planned for us as well as a good meal. Leader: Deedie Cote, 314-645-6978.

21 Aug Thu Lake St. Louis – Wright City – Foristell (4BB). Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Schnucks parking lot at Lake St. Louis Blvd. and Hwy40/I-64 for a 47 mile ride, with options for less miles or more miles. Leader: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

26 Aug Tue Turtles (3Ba) and Turbos (3Bb) Falling Springs Ride. Meet at the MarketPlace in Columbia, IL. Directions: Take your favorite route to IL Rte. 3 at Columbia, IL. When you get to Columbia, look for electric traffic signal and McDonald’s where Edelweiss Dr. and Parkview Dr. meet on opposite sides of IL Rte. 3. Take Edelweiss to get to MarketPlace parking lot. Coordinator: Pat Cannon, 314-795-3727.

27 Aug Wed BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2Bb-3Cc). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meets at Millstadt Village Park, Millstadt, IL. Meet at 6:00 pm, go at 6:15. Two or three routes (with hills) of 12-20 miles. Take Illinois 158 into downtown Millstadt, turn north on Main Street, park in the lot along the main baseball diamond. Eat at Breadeaux Pizza after the ride. Leader: Roger Kramer, 618-236-2793 or bike2eat@rogerkramercycling.org, or visit the BABES Web site at http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org. Start Map: http://snipurl.com/1l0b4

28 Aug Thu Turtles Cavorting – Crown's Candy (2Ba). Meet us in Forest Park in the parking lot in front of the administration building at the usual time. We will do a ride through the park and environs and will eventually end up at that heavenly destination, of the legendary 12slice bacon sandwich and two glassful malt! Need I say more? Leader: Norman Schultz, 314-878-0529.

September

2 Sept Tue Turtles (3Aa) and Turbos (3Ab) Kent’s Creve Coeur Lake–West St. Charles County Ride. New ride to somewhere other than New Town and Kilroy’s! Meet at Sailboat Cove on Creve Coeur Lake for an easy spin out into West St. Charles County. Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Turn right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance. Coordinator: Kent Bartels, 636-477-8473.

3 Sep Wed BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2Bb-3Cc). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society - Mississippi River Valley Scenic View Ride. Meet at Columbia Turner Hall, 211 East Cherry St. (at bottom of Cherry Hill), Columbia, IL. Please park on the outside edges of the Turner Hall parking lot. Meet at 6:00 p.m., go at 6:15 p.m. Two or three routes (with hills) of 12-20 miles. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Eat at Thai House, 109 S. Main St., Columbia, IL after ride. Leader: Roger Kramer, 618-236-2793 or bike2eat@rogerkramercycling.org, or visit the BABES Web site at http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org. Start Map: http://snipurl.com/1ltua

4 Sep Thu Turtles McKinley Bridge-Wilson Park Ride (2Ba). Meeting place is once again at Lafayette Park on the corner of Mississippi and Park at (NEW TIME) 9 for 9:30. We will make our way over the new bridge into Granite City and to the lovely Wilson Park. Leader checked it out for a particular bird species not found around here usually and found the park to be just beautiful. Food will be a surprise, I guess. Leader: Claudia Spener, 314-862-7851.

6 Sep Sat Autumn Apple Pie Tour. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/rec_series_08.htm.

8 Sep Mon Full Board Meeting, 6:30p.m. at Rubin-Brown, One Brentwood Blvd, Clayton, MO, 63105. Agenda includes reports from Moonlight Ramble® Committee, Bike Committee, and Hostel Development Committee.

9 Sept Tue Turtles (3Ba) and Turbos (3Bb) Let’s See Bee Tree Ride. Meet at Wilmore Park on south Hampton between Jamieson and Gravois. A modified out-and-back route to Bee Tree County Park. Regroup at the Mississippi River overlook and restroom. Lunch at the Burger King or Bread Company on Telegraph and Baumgartner on the way back. Ride coordinator: Dave Reiter, 314-406-2359 or davereiter@sbcglobal.net.

10 Sep Wed BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2Bb-3Cc). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society - Mississippi River Valley Scenic View Ride. Meet at Columbia Turner Hall, 211 East Cherry St. (at bottom of Cherry Hill), Columbia, IL. Please park on the outside edges of the Turner Hall parking lot. Meet at 6:00 p.m., go at 6:15 p.m. Two or three routes (with hills) of 12-20 miles. Free for HI-USA members, $3.00 for non-members. Eat at Thai House, 109 S. Main St., Columbia, IL after ride. Leader: Roger Kramer, 618-236-2793 or bike2eat@rogerkramercycling.org, or visit the BABES Web site at http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org. Start Map: http://snipurl.com/1ltua

11 Sep Thu Turtles Destination - Delmar Loop (2Ba). The meeting place for this ride is in Forest Park in the lot in the front of the administration building, as usual, at 9 for 9:30. We will make out way to Stacy Park, mostly uphill and then mostly downhill back to the Delmar Loop for any one of a number of delicious eateries. Leader: Carol Tosie, 314-845-0320.

11 Sep Thu Waterloo – Red Bud (4BB). Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Wal-Mart parking lot in Waterloo, Illinois for a 46 mile ride to Red Bud. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 9.3 miles to Hwy HH (Denny’s Restaurant), right on Hwy HH for 1 block, left into the Wal-Mart parking lot. Or, for 10 additional miles prior to the start in Waterloo (and also 10 additional miles after return to Waterloo), depart at 8:00 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. Rest/Food Stop in Red Bud. Leader: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

16 Sept Tue Turtles (3Ba) and Turbos (3-4Bb) Three Ferries Loop. Meet at the St. Charles/Mueller Rd. Soccer Fields. 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 restrooms. 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 $3.00 for two of the ferry rides. Coordinator: Judy Meyer, 314-997-5005.

18 Sep Thu Turtles Try the Other Schlafly's (2Ba). Can't play favorites, have to be fair to both venues. So today, we are meeting at the usual time at the Ethical Society on 9001 Clayton (it's early so there will be traffic) and hopefully find a nice safe way to get to Maplewood to the Other Schlafly's. Trust us, we will get off Clayton! Leader: David Brown, 314-821-3130.

18 Sep Thu Creve Coeur Lake – St. Peters (4AC). Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Sailboat Cove parking lot at Creve Coeur Lake for a flat 43 mile ride. Food/Rest stop in St. Peters. Return from St. Peters goes through residential subdivisions, or an optional return with additional miles. Leader: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

20 Sep Sat Dog Prairie. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/5_star_08.htm.

21 Sep Sun Kirkwood Walk. 8-10 miles - 7:30 am. Meet at Kirkwood Recreation Center and do a walk through shady area. Leaders: Lee Hoffman and Nancy Sido, 314-966-6727.

23 Sept Tue Turtles (3Aa) and Turbos (4Ab) Lewis & Clark Boathouse to St. Peters. Meet in St Charles at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse parking lot. For more miles take the Turbo option out to O’Fallon. Directions: I-70 west into St. Charles, exit 5th street north, right on Boonslick to Boathouse parking area. Coordinator: Darryl Fabick, 314-822-1183.

25 Sep Thu Turtles Conquer Clayton (2Ba). We are meeting today in Forest Park in the lot in front of the administration building at 9 for 9:30, We have a new leader and a new route which she assures me will be worth the drive into the city. She bores easily so I'm sure we'll be entertained. Leader: Neville Rapp, 314-726-5535.

25 Sept Thu West Alton – Smartt Airport (4Ab). Depart @ 0900 from behind the Pit Stop service at the intersection of Hwy 94 and 367. This is a flat and likely breezy 46 miles with lunch @ Kilroys. Leader: John Buck, 314 878-3962.

28 Sep Sun BABES Hidden Lake Winery Ride (2Ab-3Bc): Join the Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society as we explore the flat to slightly rolling countryside near the Hidden Lake Winery near Aviston, Ill. Three or four routes 15-35+ miles. 11 a.m. departure for longer route, noon departure for the shorter routes. After the ride, enjoy wine and the relaxing atmosphere at Hidden Lake. You may bring food to the winery, but you cannot bring in beverages not purchased from the winery. From Missouri, take 40/I-64 East, to I-64 East (exit 2), to Albers Road (exit 34), turn left on Aviston/Albers Road, go through the town of Albers, turn left on Highline Road, then turn left on Wellen Road. The winery is at 10580 Wellen Road. Leader: Roger Kramer, 618-236-2793 or bike2eat@rogerkramercycling.org, or visit the BABES Web site at http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org. Start Map: http://snipurl.com/1l0ca

30 Sept Tue Turtles (3Ba) and Turbos (3Bb) Ride Craig’s Triple Loops. Craig is taking us on his popular ride thru the scenic Illinois countryside. Meet at the Columbia Market Place. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south, right at Edelweiss (McDonalds), left into the Market Place lot. Coordinator: Craig Shumate, 314-822-8682.

October

2 Oct Thu Turtles Sweep Through Spanish Lake (2Ba). This ride goes through north county from the Chain of Rocks bridge to Fort Bellefontaine and through Spanish Lake Park on their bike path. A serious cyclist could get 10 extra miles by going into the confluence park area and back out also. It is a serious ride for turtles and turbos alike. We will meet at the commuter lot on Lilac and 270 at 9 for 9:30. Food could be at Ponticellos or Cristo's, both old and venerated establishments. Leader: Jerry Kohler, 314-739-8611.

2 Oct Thu Lake St Louis to Points North (3Cb). Meet @ the parking area near the north side exit ramp from I 70 at Lake St Louis. Depart at 0900 to the east then left on Hoff Rd, Flatwoods etc to Wentzville & return. One or two short challenging hills. John Buck, 314 878-3962.

4 Oct Sat Sandy Creek Challenge Century. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/5_star_08.htm.

5 Oct Sun Walking Ramblers Rockwood Walk. 7-7.5 miles - 8:00 am. Meet at visitor center at Rockwood reservation. This is a challenging trail walk. Leader: Andy Bourey, 314-576-4137.

5 Oct Sun BABES Ravissant Winery Ride. (2Bb-3Cc). Join the Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society on our popular Ravissant Winery Ride. Three or four routes 15-35+ miles. 11 a.m. departure for longer route, noon departure for the shorter routes. After the ride, enjoy wine and entertainment at the winery. You may bring food to the winery, but you cannot bring in beverages not purchased from the winery. From Missouri, take 40/I-64 East, to I-64 East (exit 2), to I-255 South (exit 7), to IL Route 15 East (exit 17A), to Frank Scott Parkway West, turn left on Frank Scott, then turn right onto Town Hall Road. Leader: Roger Kramer, 618-236-2793 or bike2eat@rogerkramercycling.org, or visit the BABES Web site at http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org. Start Map: http://snipurl.com/1l0cd

7 Oct Tue Turtles (3Ba) and Turbos (3Bb) Grant’s Trail-Jefferson Barracks-Carondelet-Kirkwood Loop. Meet at the Kirkwood Community Center. This ride will start on the extended Grant’s Trail, pass through historic Jefferson Barracks, then into the city to Carondelet Park and on to Kirkwood for a lunch stop. Directions: I-270 to Manchester Rd. East on Manchester for about 2 miles to Geyer Rd. South on Geyer for 1.2 miles to Kirkwood Park/Community Center, park behind the pool. Coordinator: Judy Meyer, 314-997-5005.

9 Oct Thu Turtles Saunter Through St. Charles (2Ba). Meet us at Creve Coeur Park, Sailboat Cove at 9 for 9:30 for a leisurely ride into St. Charles and New Town. May the wind be with us! There are several choices for food on this ride and I'm sure we will all agree on one special place. Leader: Joann Curtis, 314-469-3256.

9 Oct Thu Dierberg’s (Clarkson & Clayton) – St. Albans (4DB). Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Dierberg’s parking lot at Clarkson Road & Clayton Road for a hilly 47 mile ride. Food/Rest stop in St. Albans. Leader: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

11-18 Oct Ozark Trail Backpacking Trip. Join us for our 20 year celebration of promoting the Ozark Trail through our backpacking adventure. You can backpack for a half or full week. We will be on the Current River and Between the Rivers sections. The Current River section is one of the most scenic sections of the trail. Three outstanding destinations are Klepzig Mill, Rocky Falls and Stegall Mountain. See article at www.moonlightramble.com for full details.

14 Oct Tue Turtles (3Aa) and Turbos (3Ab) Portage Des Sioux Ride. Meet at the soccer fields on Mueller Rd. in St. Charles, MO. Flat 38-mile ride (with shorter options) to the village of Portage des Sioux. We will visit Our Lady of the River Shrine and have lunch at Kilroy's Restaurant at the St. Charles Airport on the way back. Take I-370 west across the Missouri River into St. Charles Co. Exit at Elm St./New Town and turn right. Go about ˝ mile and turn right again on Mueller Rd. Soccer fields will be on your right. Park near the restroom building. Coordinator: Darryl Fabick, 314-822-1183.

16 Oct Thu Turtles Tackle The Hill (2Ba). We will be meeting at Forest Park in the lot in front of the Administration Building at 9 for 9:30. We will be taking a route into downtown, south to Jefferson Barracks and then over to the Hill for legendary Adriana's food (or if you want to rile our leader, try Guido's across the street or Amighetti's). Don't miss this one, it will be long and fairly flat. Leader: Tom Lamb, 314-892-0832.

16 Oct Thu Columbia – Waterloo (4CB). Depart at 9:00 a.m. from The Marketplace in Columbia for a hilly 46 mile ride, with options for less miles. 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 Market Place. Food/Rest stop in Waterloo. Leader: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

25 Oct Sat Camp Mihaska Bike Ride, Canoe Float, Fall Rally, and Board Elections. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/rec_series_08.htm.

25 Oct Sat Fall Rally at Salvation Army Camp Mihaska, Bourbon, MO. Last recreational bicycle ride of the season is on Saturday, overnight stay in tent or dorm cabins is after Fall Rally dinner and election of 2009 officers, last canoe float of the season is on Sunday, Oct. 26. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Go to www.moonlightramble.com.

26 Oct Sun Haunting the Homes of St. Louis Authors Walk. 9:00 am. Meet at the Visitors Center at Forest Park. Leader: Jean Wasser, 314-534-1959.

26 Oct Sun BABES Ravissant Winery Ride (2Bb-3Cc). Join the Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society on our popular Ravissant Winery Ride. Three or four routes 15-35+ miles. 11 a.m. departure for longer route, noon departure for the shorter routes. After the ride, enjoy wine and entertainment at the winery. You may bring food to the winery, but you cannot bring in beverages not purchased from the winery. From Missouri, take 40/I-64 East, to I-64 East (exit 2), to I-255 South (exit 7), to IL Route 15 East (exit 17A), to Frank Scott Parkway West, turn left on Frank Scott, then turn right onto Town Hall Road. Leader: Roger Kramer, 618-236-2793 or bike2eat@rogerkramercycling.org, or visit the BABES Web site at http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org. Start Map: http://snipurl.com/1l0cd

November

13-16 Nov Thu-Sun National Convention for HI-USA, Washington, D.C.

17 Nov Mon Mailing of Annual Appeal Fund-raising Letter.

20-23 Nov National Council Meeting at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Silver Spring, MD. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Go to www.hiusa.org. HI-Gateway Council will pay travel, hotel, and conference costs for two representatives.

December

8 Dec Mon Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30p.m. Agenda includes wrap up of 2008 finances and strategic planning directives for 2009.

24 Dec Wed Come Christmas caroling on the oldest continuous route of the Christmas Carols Association (since the late 1930’s). This is possibly one of the oldest events supported by HI members. Meet at 6:30p.m. (depart at 7:00p.m.) on Christmas Eve in the lobby of the West End City Apartments (formerly the Congress and Senate Apartments), corner of Pershing Ave. and Union Blvd. We walk one block to the large mansions of Waterman Terrace and sing for one block, both sides. We sometimes get invited in for cookies or snacks. Dress warmly and/or festively. We provide song sheets. You don’t have to know how to sing—-the rest of us don’t either. No go only under extreme conditions like a blizzard or 20 degrees below zero—-otherwise singing in the cold and snow is fun and part of the season. We end about 8:30p.m. Leader: Andrew Limanni, 314-749-1740.