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EVENT COORDINATORS: Darryl Fabick (314-822-1183 or d.fabick@sbcglobal.net) and Susan Feldman (314-822-3655 or feldman.s.m@sbcglobal.net)

COST: $25 HI-USA members; $30 non-members, includes lunch. Advance registration recommended: Online up to noon on Friday, May 11 at www.moonlightramble.com or mail by May 4 to HI-USA Gateway Council, P.O. Box 9437, St. Louis, MO 63117.

Get ready for the 3rd annual INDIAN CROSSING CENTURY! Start your 2007 “5-Star Century Series” with an almost-completely-flat Century beginning with a 65-mile metric loop and followed by a 35-mile loop. Our “scouts” have been out exploring the territory and will have painted many arrows and other trail markings along the route. These, plus maps/cue sheets, will be your guide as you use your bicycle to “cross” northeast St. Charles County from Portage Des Sioux to St. Peters and beyond, on familiar country roads. A delicious and bountiful lunch will be available at the Church’s Senior Center. (Lunch available for non-riding family/friends for only $5 each.) Two SAG wagons will continuously patrol the route (SAG service provided by MAPLEWOOD BICYCLE.) and 3 Rest Stops will provide ample provisions along the way. As part of the 5-Star Century Series, this ride includes an official timing option for those who want to earn a 100-mile patch or go for the 5-Star Century Vest. Helmets Required. The ride goes rain or shine. If you have bicycling friends from out of town, put them up in The Great Rivers Hostel on the UM of St. Louis campus. For arrangements, call 314-644-4660 or www.GreatRiversHostel.com.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: Any time between 6:30 & 8:30 A.M.

LOCATION: St. Francis of Assisi Church Senior Center, 1235 Farnham Street, Portage Des Sioux, MO 63373.

DIRECTIONS: Take Highway 94 to the Portage Des Sioux turnoff at Highway J/H and follow the “5-Star Century” signs.

Click HERE to view the Indian Crossing timesheet.

EVENT COORDINATORS: Billie Teneau (314-291-7860 or teneau2@sbcglobal.net), John Jost (636-464-1700 or jostrider@yahoo.com), and Pat Kallaos (314-878-7915 or pekall@sbcglobal.net)

COST: $25 HI-USA members; $30 non-members, includes lunch. Advance registration recommended: Online up to noon on Friday, June 1 at www.moonlightramble.com or mail by May 25 to HI-USA Gateway Council, P.O. Box 9437, St. Louis, MO 63117.

SPRINGTIME, a good time for a flat Century. As part of the 5-Star Century Series, a patch is available for riders who finish the 100-mile Century ride and complete the timed option. Arrows on the road plus maps/cue sheets guide riders on a flat Century of 100 miles (or a metric option of 67 miles). Cost includes lunch served by the New Baden Lions Club. Rest stops include a COOKIE-GATORADE stop. SAG support provided by THE TOURING CYCLIST. Helmets Required. Ride goes rain or shine. If you have bicycling friends from out of town, put them up in The Great Rivers Hostel on the UM of St. Louis campus. For arrangements, call 314-644-4660 or www.GreatRiversHostel.com.

Natalie Kekeisen was a long time HI-USA member and trip leader who led weekly rides and planned CATSUP (Cycle Around the State Universities and Parks). Natalie died much too soon at 54. Natalie organized several century rides as she encouraged riders to reach new goals. CATSUP became CAMP, and then CAM. In 2007 CAM will be the “Bushwhacker Ride” as we explore some of Jesse James’ haunts.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: Any time between 6:00 & 8:00 A.M.

LOCATION: New Baden Park, E. Hanover & Park, New Baden, IL 62265

DIRECTIONS: From St. Louis take Hwy 64 East in Illinois to Exit 27. Go left on Hwy 161 and continue on to New Baden. (In New Baden, Hwy 161 becomes Hanover St.) Go through town to the New Baden Park on the right.

Click HERE to view the Flat as a Pancake timesheet.

EVENT COORDINATORS: Dave Reiter (314-406-2359 or davereiter@sbcglobal.net) and Billie Teneau (314-291-7860 or teneau2@sbcglobal.net)

COST: By Feb. 1--$350; Mar. 1--$395; May 1--$425; June 1--$450.

Riders start in Kansas City and pedal through the past to explore haunts of Jesse James. Was he an American Robin Hood whose activities symbolized resistance to the Industrial Age? Or was he just a bandit sought by the Pinkerton Detective Agency? “Jesse James (partly) turned to crime as a means of exacting revenge on all things Yankee,” says Time-Life Books’ The Wild West. But Jesse (son of a minister) also had a human side and was always willing to “help some cowpoke who was down on his luck.” (Encyclopaedia Britannica’s Annals of America series) Jesse James has become folklore and a legend hailed in song, stories, and movies. James’ home is now a museum along side the Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph. The CAM route next moves to Maryville and the Northwest Missouri State University. Then on to Bethany where the development of the railroads was important. Riders will lunch in Jamesport, the largest Amish Community in Missouri. In Kearney, riders visit the Jesse James farm and burial site before returning to UMKC.

CAM: “The Bushwhacker Ride” is a loop of 340 miles, daily average is 57. Enjoy rolling hills, flat areas, and low traffic as you explore northwestern Missouri. Riders arriving Saturday, June 9, can stay the night at UMKC for $22 each. (No camping on UMKC campus.) Secure weeklong parking available for $16. The cost of the ride covers breakfast, dinner, rest stops, marked roads, and mechanical/SAG support. All over-nights have showers. Camp in your own tent on school grounds or sleep in gyms. Luggage shuttle provided. Riders may stay in motels at their own expense. (Call for a motel list where a shuttle will be provided.) Additional information at 314-644-4660. Online registration available at www.moonlightramble.com.

EVENT COORDINATORS: Judy Meyer (314-997-5005 or judy1@mfic.us) and Deedie Cote (314-645-6978 or bobdeedie@aol.com)

COST: $25 HI-USA members, $30 non-members, includes lunch. Advance registration recommended: Online up to noon on Friday, July 6 at www.moonlightramble.com or mail by June 29 to HI-USA Gateway Council, P.O. Box 9437, St. Louis, MO 63117.

The Firecracker 100 is the third event of the 5-Star Century Series. Although not a race, there is a timing option for “bragging rights.” (Timing, however, is required of riders wanting a 100-mile patch or working toward the 5-Star Century Vest.) The Ride starts and ends at Patriot's Park near Greenville, Illinois and consists of two 50-mile loops. The ride is neither hilly nor flat, just enough challenge on smooth roads to keep you interested. Arrows are at every intersection and maps/cue sheets will be available. SAG service provided by MAPLEWOOD BICYCLE from 7 AM to 5 PM. The first rest stop will have enough energy-filled snacks to get you to your delicious, nutritious lunch. After lunch, complete the second half of your century with another rest stop, then back to Patriot's Park for your 5-Star Century Series patch. The ride takes place rain or shine, so join us for a fun day of biking, whether you are trying for the 5-Star Century Vest or training for a longer ride. Helmets Required. Patriot's Park is beautiful, so bring the entire family to relax and enjoy the park while you bike. Lunch available for non-riding family/friends for only $5 each. If you have bicycling friends from out of town, put them up in The Great Rivers Hostel on the UM of St. Louis campus. For arrangements, call 314-644-4660 or www.GreatRiversHostel.com.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: Any time between 6:00 & 8:00 A.M.

LOCATION: Patriot's Park, intersection of Hwys. 140 & 127, Greenville, IL 62246

DIRECTIONS: Take I-70 East from downtown St. Louis to exit #41 and follow directions to Greenville. From downtown Greenville, follow IL Hwy 127 North one mile out of town and see Patriot's Park on the left. Patriot's Park is approximately 50 miles east of downtown St. Louis.

Click HERE to view the Firecracker 100 timesheet.

EVENT COORDINATOR: Billie Teneau (314-291-7860) or teneau2@sbcglobal.net

COST: $8 for HI-USA members, $10 for non-members, $1 for children under 14, with an adult. Register at the ride or online up to noon on Friday, July 20 at www.moonlightramble.com.

Pedal 14, 22, or 41 miles over flat, marked rural roads, with a few small hills. Start and end your ride at Eckert’s Country Store in Belleville, Illinois. (Maps will also be provided.) To top off your day, use your FREE COUPON for a small-size custard cone or 50 cents off the price of a sundae or concrete. SAG services provided by THE TOURING CYCLIST (Sat.) and THE CYCLERY of Edwardsville (Sun). Helmets Required.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: Any time between 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.

LOCATION: Eckert’s Country Store, 951 Greenmount Rd., Belleville, IL 62223

EVENT COORDINATORS: Bob Cox (636-561-2233 or rrjjccox@wmconnect.com) and John Buck (314-878-3962 or tailhook@sbcglobal.net)

COST: $25 HI-USA members, $30 non-members, includes lunch. Advance registration recommended: Online up to noon on Friday, August 10 at www.moonlightramble.com or mail by August 3 to HI-USA Gateway Council, P.O. Box 9437, St. Louis, MO 63117.

Join us for the Beer and Brat Century. Complete a metric century loop (62 miles) in the morning, have lunch on us at the Millstadt Illinois VFW Hall, and finish your ride after lunch. We have redesigned the route for 2007 to use smoother, faster roads, where possible, and much less chip-and-seal. The roads will be marked with lots of arrows (different colors for the morning and the afternoon loops). Maps/cue sheets will be available, as well as SAG support by BIG SHARK and rest stops. For those riders who complete the century, a patch will be available. Timing your ride is an option but is required of those who hope to earn a 100-mile patch or the 5-Star Century Vest. Helmets Required. Ride goes rain or shine. If you have bicycling friends from out of town, put them up in The Great Rivers Hostel on the UM of St. Louis campus. For arrangements, call 314-644-4660 or www.GreatRiversHostel.com.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: Any time between 6:00 & 8:00 A.M.

LOCATION: VFW Hall, Hwy 158 & Veteran’s Dr., Millstadt, IL 62260.

DIRECTIONS: Take Highway I-270/255 into Illinois. Exit Route 3 towards Columbia, Illinois. Pass Columbia and exit onto Route 158 to Millstadt. Look for the VFW Hall on the right as you enter town.

Click HERE to view the Beer & Brat timesheet.

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43rd Annual Moonlight Ramble® Sat/Sun, August 25/26

EVENT CHAIR: Chris Wells

EVENT COORDINATOR: Program Director, HI-USA Gateway Council 314-644-4660 or clerk@moonlightramble.com

COST: $25 for adults, $10 for children (must be accompanied by adult), $100 Premier Rider option (including commemorative jersey)

The Moonlight Ramble® is The World’s Original Nighttime Bicycle Ride, starting at midnight in downtown Saint Louis, Missouri during the full moon in August. The event includes family-friendly pre- and post-ride activities, along with a short (10 mile) and longer (20 mile) route through scenic sections of Saint Louis City and County. Between 10,000 and 15,000 riders participate each year in this signature event. Registration is required, and includes commemorative T-shirt, SAG support, snack, and after-party.

EVENT COORDINATORS: Billie Teneau (314-291-7860 or teneau2@sbcglobal.net) and Harry O’Toole (314-423-0260 or hotoole@juno.com)

COST: $8 for HI-USA members, $10 for non-members, $1 for children under 14 with an adult. Register at the ride or online up to noon on Friday, September 7 at www.moonlightramble.com.

Register for this One-Day Family Funfest at Mills Apple Farm near Marine, Illinois. Pick a comfortable distance: 13, 17, 27, or 38 miles. Take time to enjoy the scenery…have fun. Routes are marked with easy-to-follow arrows. (Maps also provided.) THE CYCLERY of Edwardsville will supply SAG services. While at Mills Apple Farm, or in advance, order a tasty pie (618-887-4732). After biking, take a free ride on the Orchard Wagon, paying only for apples you pick. Lunch will be available for purchase. For directions and map: www.millsapplefarm.com. Helmets required.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: Any time between 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.

LOCATION: Mills Apple Farm, 11477 Pocahontas Rd., near Marine, IL 62061

EVENT COORDINATORS: Dave Reiter (314-406-2359 or davereiter@sbcglobal.net) and Norm Schultz (314-878-0529 or bikenturbo@juno.com)

COST: $25 HI-USA members; $30 non-members, includes lunch. Advance registration recommended: Online up to noon on Friday, Sept. 21 at www.moonlightramble.com or mail by Sept. 14 to HI-USA Gateway Council, P.O. Box 9437, St. Louis, MO 63117.

Ride with us starting at the Knights of Columbus Hall in St. Paul, Missouri. This 5-Star Century has smooth, scenic, rolling hills. Ride a 62-mile loop (metric Century) in the morning, have a great lunch at the St. Paul Knights of Columbus Hall, and then ride a 38-mile loop in the afternoon. Fee includes lunch, three rest stops along the route, marked roads, maps and cue sheets. SAG support provided by MOMENTUM CYCLES. All turns will be marked by arrows (different colors for the morning and the afternoon loops). As part of the 5-Star Century Series, this ride includes an official timing option for those who want to earn a 100-mile patch or go for the 5-Star Century Vest. Helmets Required. Ride goes rain or shine. If you have bicycling friends from out of town, put them up in The Great Rivers Hostel on the UM of St. Louis campus. For arrangements, call 314-644-4660 or www.GreatRiversHostel.com.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: Any time between 6:00 & 8:00 A.M.

LOCATION: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1270 Church Rd, St. Paul, MO 63366

DIRECTIONS: Take Hwy 70 west to the 1st Lake St. Louis exit (exit 214). Turn right almost immediately on the N. Service Rd. At the 1st stop light on the N. Service Rd., go left on Hoff. Follow Hoff to a stop sign at Hwy P. Cross P and Hoff becomes St. Paul Road. Drive past the St. Paul Catholic Church and go left about 300 yards. There will be a large parking lot on your left. The St. Paul Knights of Columbus Hall sits back from the road.

Click HERE to view the Dog Prairie timesheet.

EVENT COORDINATORS: Christy Neuhoff (314-962-8861 or cbneuhoff@yahoo.com) and Mike Dennison

COST: $25 HI-USA members; $30 non-members, includes lunch. Advance registration recommended: Online up to noon on Friday, October 5 at www.moonlightramble.com or mail by September 28 to HI-USA Gateway Council, P.O. Box 9437, St. Louis, MO 63117.

Come out for an end-of-the-season Challenge Century. The Sandy Creek Challenge Century offers cycling in some of Missouri’s most hilly and scenic countryside. The route starts with a sixty-mile loop and then a forty-mile loop after lunch. The Ride Fee includes SAG support provided by MAPLEWOOD BICYCLE, marked route, maps and rest stops and lunch. This Sandy Creek Challenge Century may be used as a make-up Century for riders needing a fifth Century to earn their 5-Star Century Vest. A timing option is available for all, but is required for riders using this ride as a make-up or to get their Sandy Creek Challenge Patch. Helmets Required. Ride goes rain or shine. If you have bicycling friends from out of town, put them up in The Great Rivers Hostel on the UM of St. Louis campus. For arrangements, call 314-644-4660 or www.GreatRiversHostel.com.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: Any time between 6:30 & 8:30 A.M.

LOCATION: Christian Outreach Church, 4404 Outreach Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050

DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 21, make a left on Goldman Road. Follow Goldman until it dead ends at Lemay Ferry Road. Go left. The entrance to the church is 0.2 mile. (Just 25 miles from St. Louis).