Steve K from St Louis on 4/3/2009 3:29:04 PM:
The second way would definitely be safer than either route up the hill on Marine. However, I would not use Dorsett to cross I-270. The interchange is extremely busy and dangerous for bikes. Instead, head east of CCP on Creve Couer Mill Road until it ends at McKelvey. Then continue straight on McKelvey across I-270 about 1/3 mile to Old St Charles Road. Turn right on Old St Charles Rd. Go about 1/2 mile and turn right on Smiley Road. When Smiley ends at Midland Avenue, turn left. Go about 1/3 mile and turn right on Fee Fee Road. When Fee Fee meets Dorsett, turn left. Dorsett is at least tolerable to bike here and it is a short distance to the other side of Lindbergh where it turns into Midland Blvd. The distance traveled is about the same either way.