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May 1, Tour de Stooges: The 13th edition of the Tour de Stooges ride rolls out of Lindendale Park in Highland, Ill. Routes of 17. 22, 30, 42 and 64 miles are available. The cost of the ride includes lunch and all the slapstick comedy you can stand. For information, visit the ride's Web site.
June 6, Gerry Frierdich Road to Recovery Ride: Friends and family of Gerry Frierdich are planning a benefit ride for Gerry, a B.A.B.E.S. member who was paralyzed from the chest down in a 2007 accident. Details to come in the near future.
June 21-25, 2010 Katy Trail Ride: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources puts on its annual Katy Trail Ride, starting in St. Charles and ending in Clinton. For more information, visit the ride's Web site.
June 26, Tour de Corn: The 9th annual Tour de Corn takes place in East Prairie, Mo. The ride starts at 7 a.m. and has routes of 15, 30, 60 and 100 miles. For more information, visit the ride's Web site.
Oct. 8-10, Hilly Hundred: Long a favorite ride of many B.A.B.E.S. riders, the Central Indiana Bicycle Association will put on the annual ride in Elletsville, Ind. The ride consists of two 50-mile rides on hilly roads with shorter options available. For more information, visit the ride's Web site.
2010 B.A.B.E.S. Calendar
We hope to see you this winter at our Winter Meet 'n' Eats. The Wednesday Evening Rides will resume on April 7. All rides, other than special events, are construed as training rides and open to members. We are currently welcoming riders to come out and give us a try.
If you decide to join us: Please arrive early enough to be prepared. All rides leave on time. If possible carry a spare tube, repair tools, pump, water bottle(s), map holder, personal identification including emergency contact, and medical tags (if applicable). Helmets are required on all BABES rides. Review the Rules of Road.
March
Wednesday, March 10, Winter Meet 'n' Eat: The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society concludes its 2010 Winter Meet 'n' Eats with a visit to Fletcher's Kitchen and Tap, 6101 W. Main St. in Belleville (Google map). We'll meet at 6:30 p.m. for a meal and talk about the upcoming cycling season. The restaurant is about 1.2 miles from the Memorial MetroLink station. Event leaders: Roger Kramer, 618-236-2793 or bike2eat@rogerkramercycling.org, and Arlene Willmann, 618-531-7873 or awillmann@gmail.com
April
Wednesday, April 7, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training
Ride: The
Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society begins its 2010 season of
Wednesday
Evening Rides at the Metro-East Park and Recreation District's offices
at 100 United Drive in Collinsville, Ill. We'll meet at 6 and leave at
6:15 PM
to ride on Madison County Trails. New riders very welcome. After the
ride, we'll eat at a Collinsville restaurant. Ride leader: Jerry
Whittle, whittlej@charter.net or
618-977-4296. Start map:
http://tinyurl.com/36usb2
Wednesday, April 14, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training
Ride: The
Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society begins its 2010 season of
Wednesday
Evening Rides at the Metro-East Park and Recreation District's offices
at 100 United Drive in Collinsville, Ill. We'll meet at 6 and leave at
6:15 PM
to ride on Madison County Trails. New riders very welcome. After the
ride, we'll eat at a Collinsville restaurant. Ride leader: Jerry
Whittle, whittlej@charter.net or
618-977-4296. Start map:
http://tinyurl.com/36usb2
Wednesday, April 21, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training
Ride: The
Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society begins its 2010 season of
Wednesday
Evening Rides at the Metro-East Park and Recreation District's offices
at 100 United Drive in Collinsville, Ill. We'll meet at 6 and leave at
6:15 PM
to ride on Madison County Trails. New riders very welcome. After the
ride, we'll eat at a Collinsville restaurant. Ride leader: Jerry
Whittle, whittlej@charter.net or
618-977-4296. Start map:
http://tinyurl.com/36usb2
Wednesday, April 28, Wednesday Evening Ride Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training Ride:The Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society begins its 2010 season of Wednesday Evening Rides at the Metro-East Park and Recreation District's offices at 100 United Drive in Collinsville, Ill. We'll meet at 6 and leave at 6:15 PM to ride on Madison County Trails. New riders very welcome. After the ride, we'll eat at a Collinsville restaurant. Ride leader: Jerry Whittle, whittlej@charter.net or 618-977-4296. Start map:http://tinyurl.com/36usb2
May
Wednesday, May 5, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training Ride: Meet in Scheve Park, Mascoutah, IL. Meet at 6, leave at 6:15 PM. 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. New riders are very welcome. Two or three routes, (15-25 miles) mostly flat. Eat at a local restaurant after the ride. Ride leader: Glen Peterson, petersonboats@charter.net or 618-588-3561. Start map: http://tinyurl.com/3dmb9m.
Wednesday, May 12, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training Ride: Meet in Scheve Park, Mascoutah, IL. Meet at 6, leave at 6:15 PM. 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. New riders are very welcome. Two or three routes, (15-25 miles) mostly flat. Eat at a local restaurant after the ride. Ride leader: Glen Peterson, petersonboats@charter.net or 618-588-3561. Start map: http://tinyurl.com/3dmb9m.
Wednesday, May 19, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training Ride: Meet in Scheve Park, Mascoutah, IL. Meet at 6, leave at 6:15 PM. 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. New riders are very welcome. Two or three routes, (15-25 miles) mostly flat. Eat at a local restaurant after the ride. Ride leader: Glen Peterson, petersonboats@charter.net or 618-588-3561. Start map: http://tinyurl.com/3dmb9m.
Wednesday, May 26, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training Ride: Meet in Scheve Park, Mascoutah, IL. Meet at 6, leave at 6:15 PM. 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. New riders are very welcome. Two or three routes, (15-25 miles) mostly flat. Eat at a local restaurant after the ride. Ride leader: Glen Peterson, petersonboats@charter.net or 618-588-3561. Start map: http://tinyurl.com/3dmb9m.
June
Wednesday, June 2, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training Ride: 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. 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. Meet by 6:15 p.m./go by 6:30 p.m. Three routes from 13-26 miles. Eat after the ride. Ride Leader: Arlene Willmann, awillmann@gmail.com or 618-531-7673. Start map: Google Maps
Sunday, June 6, The Gerry Frierdich Benefit Bicycle Ride and
Walk: Friends of Gerry and the Belleville
Area Bicycling and Eating Society-St. Louis Cycling Club have teamed
up for The Gerry Frierdich Road to Recovery Benefit Bicycle Ride & Walk.
Our event for Gerry takes place at Central Junior
High School in Belleville, Illinois.
On August 19, 2007, Gerry “Chief” Frierdich, who had been a regular on our rides, was struck from behind by a pick-up truck while riding his bicycle to meet friends for a golf game. Gerry woke up five weeks later a quadriplegic. Although he has made significant progress over time, each day has been a challenge for him, both physically and emotionally. Ongoing physical therapy is critical to Gerry’s day-to-day life and, since Gerry is unable to work or care for himself, he is forced to rely on family and friends for help. No one knows what lies ahead for him, but Gerry remains motivated to achieve the goals he has set for himself.
Bicycling routes of 6, 15, 30 and 50 miles are available, plus walkers will have a separate 2-mile route. The cost of the ride is $25 for adults, $15 for children 13-18 and $5 for cyclists 5 and younger. For more information about the ride, including online registration, visit the ride's web page at the BABES web site.
Wednesday, June 9, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training Ride: 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. 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. Meet by 6:15 p.m./go by 6:30 p.m. Three routes from 13-26 miles. Eat after the ride. Ride Leader: Arlene Willmann, awillmann@gmail.com or 618-531-7673. Start map: Google Maps
Wednesday, June 16, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training Ride: 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. 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. Meet by 6:15 p.m./go by 6:30 p.m. Three routes from 13-26 miles. Eat after the ride. Ride Leader: Arlene Willmann, awillmann@gmail.com or 618-531-7673. Start map: Google Maps
Wednesday, June 23, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training Ride: 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. 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. Meet by 6:15 p.m./go by 6:30 p.m. Three routes from 13-26 miles. Eat after the ride. Ride Leader: Arlene Willmann, awillmann@gmail.com or 618-531-7673. Start map: Google Maps
Wednesday, June 30, Wednesday Evening Ride, BABES (STLCC) Training Ride: 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. 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. Meet by 6:15 p.m./go by 6:30 p.m. Three routes from 13-26 miles. Eat after the ride. Ride Leader: Arlene Willmann, awillmann@gmail.com or 618-531-7673. Start map: Google Maps
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