THE RECREATIONAL RIDE SERIES: HI-USA, GATEWAY COUNCIL will sponsor five recreational rides beginning in May and ending in September. In addition, there will be a make-up recreational ride held in October still to be determined. If you complete all five rides you will be awarded a series commemorative T-shirt for your achievement. Plan now to complete the series. Challenge yourself, your family, and your friends!

COST: Each ride costs $15 for HI-USA members, $20 for non-members, and $10 for children (see Tour de Stooges for different pricing).

BUY FIVE, GET ONE FREE! Pre-purchase the entire five-ride series and receive a ticket to the make-up recreational ride FREE!

REGISTRATION: E-commerce pre-registrations can be made BY CLICKING HERE until noon the Wednesday before each scheduled ride.

Sign-in is 8:30 - 11 a.m. for all rec. rides.

Online PRE-registrants will receive a FREE ride T-shirt!

All rec. rides include marked roads, maps/cue sheets, SAG support, and rest stops with snacks.

Helmets are mandatory, and all rides go rain or shine.

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Saturday, May 3
Sponsored by Ghisallo Sports

A new home for Tour De Stooges, but the same wonderful ride. Choose from routes of 15, 22, 31, 42, and 64 miles. Along with lunch you may watch all the slapstick comedy you can stand. This is the 11th year for the Tour De Stooges. It draws about 700 cyclists from 14 states.

Cost: $30 for adults, $20 for children (includes lunch & ride T-shirt).
Location: Lindendale Park, Highland, IL 62249
Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-70 east crossing into Illinois to the IL-143 exit (exit 24). Turn right onto IL-143, left onto IL-143/US-40, then enter next roundabout and take 1st exit onto Poplar St. Turn left onto Lindenthal Ave., left onto Spruce St., and then a right into the park.
Event Coordinator: Roger Kramer (618-236-2793 or tourdestooges@rogerkramercycling.org)

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Saturday, May 24

Join us on a tribute to the Beatles on this 1960s themed ride! Listen to the Beatles Music from the Boombox at Eckert’s. Pedal over flat country roads with a few small hills. Chose a route: Strawberry Fields Forever (14 miles), The Yellow Submarine (22 miles), or Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (41 miles). Coupon to each rider for a free small custard cone, Prizes to the best '60s costumes and decorated bikes. Don’t forget to purchase strawberries and other spring produce at the Country Store after the ride. Nostalgia, exercise, and fun all rolled into one!

Location: Eckert’s Country Store, 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville, IL 62220
Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-55 north crossing into Illinois. Take the IL-3 exit toward Cahokia onto S 4th St. toward Business Dist/Chicago/Indianapolis/Business District. Turn right onto E. Broadway/IL-15, left onto N. 10th St./IL-15, right onto Missouri Ave./IL-15, and then continue to follow IL-15 east. Turn left onto S. Green Mount Rd./CR-89.
Event Coordinator: Mark Cockson (314-644-4660 or clerk@moonlightramble.com)

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Saturday, June 21
Sponsored by St. Louis Bicycle Co.

1950s-themed ride from Route 66 State Park. Choose from four routes: the family-friendly route, Tutti Frutti (6 miles), Jailhouse Rock (22 miles), Rock Around The Clock (31 miles), or the “challenge” route with serious climbs for experienced riders only, Great Balls Of Fire (38 miles). Rest your wazoo at one of our rest stops and listen to the sounds of Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, the Big Bopper and others. Prizes for best ‘50s-style threads and peepers worn during your ride. A special prize will be given to the first cyclist to complete the Rock Around The Clock route on the classic cruiser, the Schwinn Phantom. Enjoy this trip back in time, but don’t let us catch you playing some back seat bingo in the parking lot or we just might have to call the heat, Daddy-O! Don’t forget to check out the classic cars on display on your way out!

Location: Route 66 State Park, Eureka, MO 63025
Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-44 west to the Lewis Rd. exit (exit 266). Turn right onto Lewis Rd. which becomes North Outer Rd. and takes you straight into the park.
Event Coordinator: Tim Almstedt (314-814-4969 or talmstedt@moonlightramble.com)

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Available both Saturday, July 26
and/or Sunday, July 27

Fun for all. Choose from routes of 14, 22, or 41 miles over flat roads with a few small hills. Top off your day with a free small custard cone, and don’t forget to purchase peaches and other produce at the Country Store after the ride.

Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-55 north crossing into Illinois. Take the IL-3 exit toward Cahokia onto S 4th St. toward Business Dist/Chicago/Indianapolis/Business District. Turn right onto E. Broadway/IL-15, left onto N. 10th St./IL-15, right onto Missouri Ave./IL-15, and then continue to follow IL-15 east. Turn left onto S. Green Mount Rd./CR-89.
Location: Eckert’s Country Store, 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville, IL 62220
Event Coordinator: Billie Teneau (314-291-7860 or teneau2@sbcglobal.net)

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Autumn Apple Pie Tour
Saturday, September 6

An ideal family event. Ride begins at Mills Apple Farm, which offers apple picking, wagon rides, and snacks. Choose from three flat to rolling routes: 14, 27, or 40 miles. You may order a juicy Mills apple pie at 618-887-4732 (regular, crumb or sugar free).

Location: Mills Apple Farm, 11477 Pocahontas Rd., Marine, IL 62061
Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-70 east crossing into Illinois to the IL-4 exit (exit 21). Turn left onto IL-4, right onto IL-143, left onto N. Duncan St./CR-13, right onto Grantfork Rd./Pocahontas Rd./CR-6, then continue to follow Pocahontas Rd. to Mills Apple Farm.
Event Coordinators: Harry O’Toole (314-423-0260 or hotoole@juno.com) and Billie Teneau (314-291-7860 or teneau2@sbcglobal.net)

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Camp Mihaska Bike Ride & Canoe Float
Saturday, October 25
(make-up rec. series ride)

Relive your childhood days at camp without the bullies and “short sheets”! The bike routes are 15 or 30 miles and include rolling hills, small towns, and scenic farmland. For an additional fee, stay overnight and bike again on Sunday ($20 to camp in your own tent, $40 to sleep in dormitory-style beds - linens included)! These prices include wagon ride, campfire with s’mores, dinner on Saturday night, and breakfast Sunday morning! Just added! Canoe the pristine upper reaches of the Meramec River Sunday morning! Canoes, life vests, and expert guidance offered for $5 for non-members, free for members. This “fall biking & canoeing getaway” is in the scenic Ozarks with warm days, cool and crisp nights, and colorful foliage. What a great way to end the 2008 cycling & canoeing season!

Location: The Salvation Army Camp Mihaska, 1466 Hwy N, Bourbon, MO 65441
Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-55 south to the MO-C/MO-N exit (exit 218). Turn left onto MO-C/MO-N, right onto Cedar St., and right onto MO-N/Hickory St. Continue to follow MO-N until you get to the camp.
Event Coordinator: Mark Cockson (314-644-4660 or clerk@moonlightramble.com)

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