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.

May

14 May Wed BABES (2/3Bb) Wednesday Evening Ride. The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meets in Scheve Park, Mascoutah, IL. Show at 6 pm/go at 6:15. From I-64 take IL 4 south to IL 161, turn right at the light, make the first left turn and go south past the Mascoutah water tower. Turn into W. Harnett. Two or three routes, (15-25 miles) mostly flat. Eat after the ride. Leader: Glen Peterson, petersonboats@charter.net or 618-588-3561. Start map: http://tinyurl.com/3dmb9m. More info at http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org/ NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME!

15 May Thu Turtles (3Ba) Bellefontaine Park Historic Ride. Sign in at 9:15 AM for 9:30 start. Meet at the commuter lot on Lilac at I-270. Visit the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers before continuing on this beautiful ride. Directions: 270 north to Lilac exit, turn left to parking lot on right. Coordinator: Jerry Kohler, 314-739-8611.

15 May Thu O’Fallon Civic Park – Lake St. Louis (4BB). Depart at 9:00 a.m. from O’Fallon Civic Park (directions from I-70 and Hwy M (Main Street): north 0.5 miles on Hwy M (Main Street) to railroad crossing; left (west) on Civic Park Drive (first street north of railroad crossing; west 0.2 miles to park on the right) for a 44 mile ride, with options for less miles or more miles. Food/rest stop at Lake St. Louis. Leader: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

17 May Sat Indian Crossing. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/5_star_08.htm.

Important Notice!!!

The Mississippi River is several feet over flood stage. Several roads in St. Charles County are under water, but the Indian Crossing route has been revised to avoid flooded roads (we will not be visiting St. Peters or O'Fallon this year).

We are in contact with St. Charles County emergency management. As of now the ride will go on as scheduled. However, more heavy rain is expected on Thursday. A final decision will be made Friday afternoon. Please check back for updates Thursday evening and Friday after 2 p.m.

18 May Sun Walking Ramblers Stacey Park Walk. 13/14 Miles – 7:00 am. Meet inside Park on Old Bonhomme and Olive Street Road [will walk down Old Bonhomme to U. City]. Leaders: Jim Jeske, 314-894-3575 and Tom Ratzki.

20 May Tue Turtles (3Ab) and Turbos (4Ab) Madison County Rails to Trails Ride. NEW START LOCATION at the Metroeast Park & Recreation facility in Collinsville rather than Horseshoe Lake State Park. Directions: From I-255, take the Horseshoe Lake Road exit (exit #26). East on Horseshoe Lake Rd for 0.5 miles. Turn right on United Drive and then turn left into the Metroeast Park and Recreation building parking lot directly behind Culver's restaurant. From I-70 East exit at Illinois Rt 157 (exit #11 - Collinsville). North on Rt 157 for 0.7 miles. Left on United Drive (the road just before Culver's restaurant) then a right into the Metroeast Park and Recreation building parking lot directly behind Culver's restaurant. Coordinator: Carl Muckler, 618-467-2464.

21 May Wed BABES (2/3Bb) Wednesday Evening Ride. The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meets in Scheve Park, Mascoutah, IL. Show at 6 pm/go at 6:15. From I-64 take IL 4 south to IL 161, turn right at the light, make the first left turn and go south past the Mascoutah water tower. Turn into W. Harnett. Two or three routes, (15-25 miles) mostly flat. Eat after the ride. Leader: Glen Peterson, petersonboats@charter.net or 618-588-3561. Start map: http://tinyurl.com/3dmb9m. More info at http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org/ NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME!

21 May 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.

22 May Thu Turtles (3Ca) Turbos (3Cb) Rise and Dine West Loop. Sign in at 9:15 AM for 9:30 start. Meet at Dierberg's, Hwy 100 & Taylor in West County. This is the old Roly Poly ride with a new name for the new restaurant next to Dierberg's. Directions: Manchester 2 miles west of Clarkson Road, just before Hwy 109, make a left on Taylor. Park in rear of lot. Coordinator: Pat Cannon, 636-458-9565.

24 May Sat Strawberry Fields Forever. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/rec_series_08.htm.

24 May Sat Little Piney. We will miss the large crowds on the Meremac and other rivers in favor of this small stream located out by Rolla, MO. It is small and twisty and we may have to portage once or twice, but the remoteness makes it worthwhile. Leader: Colin Maag (314-721-7397 or colinmaag@sbcglobal.net)

27 May 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 ½ 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: Dale Wright, 636-273-9492.

28 May Wed BABES (2/3Bb) Wednesday Evening Ride. The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meets in Scheve Park, Mascoutah, IL. Show at 6 pm/go at 6:15. From I-64 take IL 4 south to IL 161, turn right at the light, make the first left turn and go south past the Mascoutah water tower. Turn into W. Harnett. Two or three routes, (15-25 miles) mostly flat. Eat after the ride. Leader: Glen Peterson, petersonboats@charter.net or 618-588-3561. Start map: http://tinyurl.com/3dmb9m. More info at http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org/ NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME!

29 May Thu Turtles (3Ba) Turbos (3Bb) Forest Park Surprise. Sign in at 9:15 AM for 9:30 start. Meet at Forest Park Visitors Center parking lot. Directions: The Visitors Center is east of the History Museum off Lindell Blvd. Coordinator: Gene Trost, 314-918-7104.

30 May Fri Calendar Deadline. This is the deadline for submitting notices to be published in the calendar of events for the period July-September.

31 May Sat Flat-as-a-Pancake. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/5_star_08.htm.

June

3 June Tue Turtles (2Ba) 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. Coordinators: Gene Trost, 314-918-7104 and Jim DeLaet, 314-984-8968.

4 June Wed BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2/3Bb). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meet in Smithton, IL. Park @ the Turner Hall parking lot at the corner of W. Stoerger St. & N. Julia St. Show at 6:15 p.m./go by 6:30 p.m. From IL-15 take Smithton SR-159 Exit Ramp right/south for 6.6 miles. Turn right (west) onto W. Stoerger. Right into parking lot after 4-Way Stop. Three routes from 13-26 miles. Eat after the ride. Leader: Arlene Willmann, awillmann@gmail.com or 618-531-7673 or http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org/

5 June Thu Turtles (3Ba) Turbos (3Bb) Columbia to Milstadt. Sign in at 9:15 AM for 9:30 start. Meet at the Market Place in Columbia, IL. Directions: Take IL Hwy 3 south from I-255, turn right at the McDonalds, then left into Market Place parking lot. Coordinator: Carol Tosie, 314-845-0320.

8-13 June Sun-Fri Cycle Across Missouri: The Heartland Tour. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com.

8 June Sun Walk in South City and Bevo Mill. Approximately 10 miles – 7:30 am. Northeast Corner of Chippewa and Kingshighway. Leader: Donna Springer, 314-752-4064.

9 June Mon Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30p.m., at Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen, 34 S. Old Orchard, Webster Groves, MO, 63119.

10 June Tue Turtles (2Aa) and Turbos (3Ab) Creve Coeur Lake–St. Charles–New Town Ride. Meet at Sailboat Cove on Creve Coeur Lake for an easy spin out into old St. Charles. For more mileage, continue on to see what’s new out at New Town. 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: Tom Lamb, 314-892-0832.

11 June Wed BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2/3Bb). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meet in Smithton, IL. Park @ the Turner Hall parking lot at the corner of W. Stoerger St. & N. Julia St. Show at 6:15 p.m./go by 6:30 p.m. From IL-15 take Smithton SR-159 Exit Ramp right/south for 6.6 miles. Turn right (west) onto W. Stoerger. Right into parking lot after 4-Way Stop. Three routes from 13-26 miles. Eat after the ride. Leader: Arlene Willmann, awillmann@gmail.com or 618-531-7673 or http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org/

12 June Thu Turtles (3ba) Turbos (3Bb) Forest Park to Stacy Park. Sign in at 9:15 AM for 9:30 start. Meet at Forest Park Visitors Center parking lot. Directions: The Visitor Center is east of the History Museum off Lindell Blvd. Coordinator: Judy Meyer, 314-997-5005.

17 June 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 ½ 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.

18 June Wed BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2/3Bb). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meet in Smithton, IL. Park @ the Turner Hall parking lot at the corner of W. Stoerger St. & N. Julia St. Show at 6:15 p.m./go by 6:30 p.m. From IL-15 take Smithton SR-159 Exit Ramp right/south for 6.6 miles. Turn right (west) onto W. Stoerger. Right into parking lot after 4-Way Stop. Three routes from 13-26 miles. Eat after the ride. Leader: Arlene Willmann, awillmann@gmail.com or 618-531-7673 or http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org/

19 June Thu Turtles (3Ca) Dog Prairie. Sign in at 9:15 AM for 9:30 start. Meet at the O'Fallon City Park. Directions: I-70 west to Hwy K/M (O'Fallon Exit), right to railroad tracks, left just after tracks to park entrance. All time favorite of the Turtles. Coordinator: Kent Bartles, 636-477-8473.

19 June Thu Lake St. Louis – Foristell – Moscow Mills (4CB). Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Schnucks Grocery parking lot at Lake St. Louis Blvd. and Hwy 40/I-64 for a 47 mile ride over rolling hills. Food/rest stop in Moscow Mills. Leader: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

21 June Sat Get Your Kicks on Route 66. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/rec_series_08.htm.

24 June Tue Turtles (3Ba) and Turbos (4Bb) Millstadt-Smithton-Pleasant Ridge Loop. Meet at Millstadt City Park. A pleasant 26 or 44 mile ride through rural Illinois from Millstadt to east of Freeburg and back via Smithton. Turbo option continues east past Freeburg up over “Pleasant Ridge” and returns via Smithton. Directions: Hwy 270/255 southeast across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south, right (east) on Hwy 158 about 7 miles, 2 blocks past VFW Hall, left on Polk, right on Kalbfreisch Dr. into the Millstadt City Park, park near restrooms. Coordinator: Darryl Fabick, 314-822-1183.

25 June Wed BABES Wednesday Evening Ride (2/3Bb). The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society meet in Smithton, IL. Park @ the Turner Hall parking lot at the corner of W. Stoerger St. & N. Julia St. Show at 6:15 p.m./go by 6:30 p.m. From IL-15 take Smithton SR-159 Exit Ramp right/south for 6.6 miles. Turn right (west) onto W. Stoerger. Right into parking lot after 4-Way Stop. Three routes from 13-26 miles. Eat after the ride. Leader: Arlene Willmann, awillmann@gmail.com or 618-531-7673 or http://babes.rogerkramercycling.org/

26 June Thu Turtles (3Ba) Forest Park City Ride. Sign in at 9:15 AM for 9:30 start. Meet at Forest Park Visitors Center parking lot. Directions: The Visitors Center is east of the History Museum off Lindell Blvd. This is a leaders choice ride. We'll see what Jim comes up with. Coordinator: Jim Reuter, 636-458-6562.

28 June Sat Forest Park to Clayton and Back Walk. 16-17 miles - 7:00 am. Meet at Forest Park Visitors Center in Forest Park. Leader: Sue Turner, 314-727-4441.

July

ADVANCE NOTICE FOR JULY 4 WEEKEND - I am putting together a trip on the upper Missouri - the white cliffs section in Montana. If you are interested give me a call. I am thinking that it will be a 7-8 day trip. Leader: Colin Maag (314-721-7397 or colinmaag@sbcglobal.net)

1 July Tue Turtles (3Aa) and Turbos (3Ab) Culver’s–MCT Trails Ride. Democracy rules! Assembled riders decide which trails to ride and how far to go. NEW START LOCATION at the Metroeast Park & Recreation facility in Collinsville rather than Horseshoe Lake State Park. Directions: From I-255, take the Horseshoe Lake Road exit (exit #26). East on Horseshoe Lake Rd for 0.5 miles. Turn right on United Drive and then turn left into the Metroeast Park and Recreation building parking lot directly behind Culver's restaurant. From I-70 East exit at Illinois Rt 157 (exit #11 - Collinsville). North on Rt 157 for 0.7 miles. Left on United Drive (the road just before Culver's restaurant) then a right into the Metroeast Park and Recreation building parking lot directly behind Culver's restaurant. Coordinator: Willie Thierheimer, 314-361-5862.

3 July Thu Turtles (3Aa) Turbos (3Ab) Kilroys to Portage Des Souix. Meet at Kilroy's Restaurant parking lot for a flat and hopefully not too windy ride. Directions: From I-270 take Hwy 370 west to St Charles. After crossing the Missouri river, take first exit and head east on MO Hwy 94 for 8.0 miles. Left on Grafton Ferry Road for 1.5 miles to Smartt Airport and Kilroys. Coordinator: Judy Meyer, 314-997-5005.

6 July Sun Walking “Hilly” Babler Walk. 10 miles – 7:30 am. Meet at the Visitor Center/Park Office, 800 Guy Park Drive (636-458-3813), off 109, in Wildwood. Leader: Glenda Morrison, 314-894-3748.

8 July Tue Turtles (2Ba) and Turbos (3Bb) Race on Route 66. Meet at the Route 66 State Park. We are venturing on the acclaimed Route 66 for a fairly flat ride with a few hills out through Eureka and Pacific. Turbo option will continue on to the Shaw Nature Reserve. Directions: West on I-44 to Exit 266 (Lewis Rd,), which will take you to the N. Outer Rd. Continue west, crossing the Meramec River into the park. Coordinator: Susan Feldman, 314-822-3655.

10 July Thu Turtles (3Ba) Turbos (3Bb) Ferguson-North County Loop. Meet at Thyme Table Restaurant at 304 S. Florissant Road in Ferguson. Directions: Take I-70 to S. Florissant Rd, exit and continue north for about 1.4 miles. Thyme Table is on the right. S. Florissant is also the UMSL exit, just past Hanley Rd. Coordinator: Carl Muckler, 618-467-2464.

12 July Sat Firecracker 100. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/5_star_08.htm.

14 July Mon Full Board Meeting, 6:30p.m., Rubin-Brown, One North Brentwood Blvd, Clayton, MO, 63105.

15 July Tue Mailing of Moonlight Ramble® post cards at the Gateway Council office. Call 314-644-4660 for directions.

17 July Thu Defiance – Femme Osage – Augusta (3DB). Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Defiance KATY Trail parking lot (just off Hwy 94, 9 miles south of Hwy 40/I-64) for a 39 mile ride with several challenging hills, including Schluersburg Hill or return via the flat KATY trail. Food/rest stop in Aguusta. Leader: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

26 & 27 July Sat & Sun Peach Pedal. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/rec_series_08.htm.

August

2 Aug Sat Indian Crossing. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/5_star_08.htm.

9 Aug Sat Carondolet Park Walk. 6-8 miles - 7:00 am. Meet at the boathouse on Lake in Park – off Loughborough Ave. Leader: Julie Simon, 314-352-3433.

11 Aug Mon Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30p.m., at Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen, 34 S. Old Orchard, Webster Groves, MO, 63119.

16-17 Aug Sat-Sun 45th Annual Moonlight Ramble. For complete information go to www.moonlightramble.com/other_rides_08.htm.

21 Aug Thu Lake St. Louis – Wright City – Foristell (4BB). Depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Schnucks Grocery parking lot at Lake St. Louis Blvd. and Hwy 40/I-64 for a 47 mile ride, with options for less miles or more miles. Food/rest stop at Foristell. Leader: Wayne Marsh, 636-532-1398.

September

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., Rubin-Brown, One North Brentwood, Clayton, MO, 63105. Financial wrap-up of the Ramble, plan for Fall Rally.

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. Return from St. Peters goes through residential subdivisions, or an option for more 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.

October

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.

16 Oct Thu Columbia – Waterloo (4CB). Depart at 9:00 a.m. from The Marketplace in Columbia for a fairly hilly 46 mile ride, with options for less miles. 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.

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.

November

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

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

December

8 Dec Mon Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30p.m., at Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen, 34 S. Old Orchard, Webster Groves, MO, 63119. Wrap-up for recreational programs and planning for educational programs and Board Retreat in January, 2009.