dog
- + we were riding bikes this weekend 2/3/19 me my wife and daughter now she is 23 a dog from across the gravel road bit my daughter did not hurt her bad but just thought you should know incase you have l...
Discussion started 02/04/2019 03:08 PM - 6 replies (last reply by Bike Daizy at 02/25/2019 08:37 AM)Anonymous on 02/04/2019 03:08 PM
we were riding bikes this weekend 2/3/19 me my wife and daughter now she is 23 a dog from across the gravel road bit my daughter did not hurt her bad but just thought you should know incase you have little kids it could of been bad don't want to get the person in trouble just letting you know to watch out for it
Sarah Jeanne Eber from Hartsburg on 02/04/2019 03:22 PM
Where were you when the dog bit your daughter?
Anonymous on 02/05/2019 03:07 AM
at the trail head
Anonymous on 02/05/2019 03:48 AM
CLIFTON CITY
Anonymous from Hartsburg, MO on 02/06/2019 05:58 PM
Their dogs are much worse than ours. Next time ride around Hartsburg.
Anonymous on 02/07/2019 10:12 AM
thanks for the offer we are riding the trail a little at a time it is a great trail we love it this is the first time we had anything happen but the bad thing it was the first time are daughter rode with us we started at Clinton.
Bike Daizy from alyaska on 02/25/2019 08:37 AM
Hi! I bikejor with my dog every week. This is training for me and the dog.
The gravel road is dangerous, you need to be careful. Nice trip!
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Hartsburg Camping
- + Are there any places in Hartsburg to park a camper and stay overnight? I'm biking, but my family is meeting me at different stops along the way and we plan to bring the camper along. I found that we c...
Discussion started 02/24/2019 10:00 PM by HP - 0 repliesHP on 02/24/2019 10:00 PM
Are there any places in Hartsburg to park a camper and stay overnight? I'm biking, but my family is meeting me at different stops along the way and we plan to bring the camper along. I found that we can tent camp in the city park, but there's no parking spaces there for a camper. Can we park at the trailhead area?
Lee's Summit
- + Where can you park your car when you bike
Discussion started 02/24/2019 11:37 AM by Chris Gates - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 02/24/2019 07:16 PM)Chris Gates from Concordia on 02/24/2019 11:37 AM
Where can you park your car when you bike
Anonymous on 02/24/2019 07:16 PM
At the trailhead parking lot.
New Updated site
- + Congratulations on the new site. Ray (webmaster) you did a great job!
I've been using/reading this forum for over five years now (my first trip on the Katy) and I'm planning my June ride as I type. ...
Discussion started 02/24/2019 11:21 AM by Jin - 0 repliesJin from Arvada, CO on 02/24/2019 11:21 AM
Congratulations on the new site. Ray (webmaster) you did a great job!
I've been using/reading this forum for over five years now (my first trip on the Katy) and I'm planning my June ride as I type. This is a great new tool.
It took me a minute to get used to the new look, but I really enjoyed the ease of "surfing" through the site and then going back and planning my ride for each day.
I particularly like the tab to see what to do in each town.
Thanks for all your hard work.
The Little House B&B in Marthasville
- + Permanently closed.
http://www.littlehousebnb.com/
Discussion started 02/24/2019 08:00 AM by John Wesley Brett - 0 repliesJohn Wesley Brett from Silver Spring on 02/24/2019 08:00 AM
Permanently closed.
http://www.littlehousebnb.com/
The Inn at Defiance in Defiance
- + Link to website is broken
Discussion started 02/24/2019 06:25 AM by John Wesley Brett - 0 repliesJohn Wesley Brett from Silver Spring on 02/24/2019 06:25 AM
Link to website is broken
Grapevine Vacation Rentals in Defiance
- + Link to the website is not working for this business.
Discussion started 02/24/2019 06:23 AM by John Wesley Brett - 0 repliesJohn Wesley Brett from Silver Spring on 02/24/2019 06:23 AM
Link to the website is not working for this business.
Transport
- + I'm in the planning stages for riding the KATY trail and the Rock Island trail east (Saint Louis) to west (Kansas City). Is there transport service from Saint Louis to the KATY trailhead?
Discussion started 02/21/2019 12:23 PM by Urban Trekker - 0 repliesUrban Trekker from Nevada on 02/21/2019 12:23 PM
I'm in the planning stages for riding the KATY trail and the Rock Island trail east (Saint Louis) to west (Kansas City). Is there transport service from Saint Louis to the KATY trailhead?
3-wheel cycle
- + I am new to cycling after many decades. Due to health reasons, I have been looking at a 7-speed 3-wheel bike on Amazon. What is your opinion about this bike and the trail?
Discussion started 02/20/2019 11:10 AM by Nelda - 2 replies (last reply by Debbie at 02/20/2019 03:55 PM)Nelda from Springfield on 02/20/2019 11:10 AM
I am new to cycling after many decades. Due to health reasons, I have been looking at a 7-speed 3-wheel bike on Amazon. What is your opinion about this bike and the trail?
Marna from Boonville on 02/20/2019 12:15 PM
One wonderful thing about Amazon, you can take the bike out and try it, if it does not work out for you, return it.
I have Adult Sized Trikes. Riding a Trike is NOT like riding a Bicycle. It's like riding a Tricycle.
Debbie from Nebraska on 02/20/2019 03:55 PM
I did a round trip of the Eastern half of the trail with a 27 speed rambler terratrike. Recumbents are great for not creating hand nerve numbness and constant butt pain. It was very easy. If you only have 7 speeds you will find it hard to go up the hills on the Western half of the trail. A recumbent with more gears is easier. One with front/rear or both suspension will make it even nicer. But mine had no suspension and was doable. Good luck! It is fun.
Sedalia Parking options
- + We will be making an out-and-back ride on the Katy Trail starting in Sedalia in September - tentatively Sept 14-21. Is there anywhere in Sedalia where we can securely park our vehicle with U-Haul tr...
Discussion started 02/20/2019 08:46 AM by Chuck Mason - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 02/20/2019 11:54 AM)Chuck Mason from Houston on 02/20/2019 08:46 AM
We will be making an out-and-back ride on the Katy Trail starting in Sedalia in September - tentatively Sept 14-21. Is there anywhere in Sedalia where we can securely park our vehicle with U-Haul trailer for 1 week timeframe?
Anonymous on 02/20/2019 11:54 AM
The parking lot east of the depot/trailhead is where I've parked. Let them know inside that you are leaving it there and give them your phone number. I've left my vehicle there several times without incident.
Bike help
- + Hello, I just moved to Missouri and I think I'd like to ride the katy trail this spring. I started cycling about 2 years ago - I'm certainly not an expert but not exactly a beginner either. I have ...
Discussion started 02/16/2019 08:34 AM by Will - 2 replies (last reply by John Hamilton at 02/17/2019 11:14 AM)Will from Chillicothe on 02/16/2019 08:34 AM
Hello, I just moved to Missouri and I think I'd like to ride the katy trail this spring. I started cycling about 2 years ago - I'm certainly not an expert but not exactly a beginner either. I have two bikes: a 2017 Trek Marlin 4 and a 2000s Scott S30 road bike. I've never ridden on crushed limestone before and it seems like neither of these bikes would be great options. Can I retrofit one of my existing bikes for the trail? By say, getting heavier tires for my road bike? Or should I look at getting more of a hybrid or cyclocross bike? If I should just look at getting something new, if anyone has suggestions that would be good. I'm not looking to crush any speed records, but I don't want to be a turtle. I like to ride 30-50 miles at a time and comfort is definitely key for me. I'm 6'4 and 200#. I feel like i've never owned a comfortable bike in my life!!! I'm thinking about just getting rid of my Scott and getting something that I can ride more comfortably.
Jerry Whittle from Belleville on 02/16/2019 12:28 PM
I weigh around 220 lbs. My touring bike has 700x32 tires and that's adequate for the Katy Trail. I just ordered a new bike with 650x47 tires which is probably overkill but should be comfortable riding at lower tire pressures. I've ridden my road bike with 700x25 tires on the Katy and it was pretty rough for even short rides. At your weigh, I think 700x28s at 80 psi would be the smallest I'd go.
I think that your Marlin would be just fine. You don't need knobby tires on the Katy so going to something smoother might work better. If you can lock out your front fork, that could help also. I suggest using the Marlin first to see how that works for you before spending any more money.
John Hamilton from Pleasant Hill on 02/17/2019 11:14 AM
I weigh over 240 and ride a Cannondale Quick 6 with 700x35 tires. It's a little rougher than I would like, but I can cover a lot of ground compared to when I rode the Katy on 26 inch tires on a mountain bike. We've ridden the Katy in it's entirety many times from Clinton to St. Charles. After a day on the trail, camping is not an option for me so I always find hotels. An example of our breakdown has been Clinton to Sedalia one afternoon. A super long day from Sedalia to Jefferson City on day 2. A 50 miler from there to Hermann (McKittrick) on day 3 and the remaining 70 or so on into St. Charles on day 4. Now that the Rock Island is open at Pleasant Hill, you could access the system much easier form the KC metro at the Cass Co. Fairgrounds, but it makes for a much longer first day.
Long term bike rental
- + Hi I am planning to ride the rock island spur from Pleasant hill to Winsor pick up the Katy trail to St Louis. I would like to rent a bike in Kansas City and drop it in St Louis. Is this possible? I l...
Discussion started 02/07/2019 03:18 PM by Barbara webb - 3 replies (last reply by Mr. Bump at 02/08/2019 08:00 PM)Barbara webb from Kerikeri New Zealand on 02/07/2019 03:18 PM
Hi I am planning to ride the rock island spur from Pleasant hill to Winsor pick up the Katy trail to St Louis. I would like to rent a bike in Kansas City and drop it in St Louis. Is this possible? I live in New Zealand so do not want to bring a bike with me. Thank you for any leads.
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 02/07/2019 07:24 PM
Consider flying into St. Louis and renting a bike and having a shuttle take you to Pleasant Hill. Then ride back to St. Louis and return the bike. The Touring Cyclist in St. Charles (near St. Louis) seems to offer that kind of service.
Cathy from Pittsburgh on 02/08/2019 10:56 AM
This topic has come up in the past. Others have suggested buying a bike at a Walmart or similar store at your starting point, and donating it to Goodwill at your end point. If you are not real picky about your bike you could probably get something that would work for about what you would end up paying to rent a bike, perhaps involving a shuttle service, etc. There's been other suggestions, I just don't remember them. Try using the search filter on this forum to find those previous discussions. Good luck.
Mr. Bump from Hannibal on 02/08/2019 08:00 PM
The bike stop cafe in St. Charles rents bikes, and will also drop you off at your start point (for a fee) so you can bike back to them. Alternatively, you can get a cheap ticket on the Amtrak train from St. Louis going west and bike back east to St. Charles. Check out the Amtrak website. It's easy to use and low cost if you purchase in advance.
RV camping?
- + We will be traveling all year in our 34' fifth wheel camper. We want to bike the Rock Island Spur Trail from Windsor to Pleasant Hill. Which campgrounds accommodate RVs, have shower house and restro...
Discussion started 01/06/2019 03:33 PM by Kris - 4 replies (last reply by StuartH at 02/07/2019 03:42 PM)Kris from Hot Springs, AR on 01/06/2019 03:33 PM
We will be traveling all year in our 34' fifth wheel camper. We want to bike the Rock Island Spur Trail from Windsor to Pleasant Hill. Which campgrounds accommodate RVs, have shower house and restrooms? THX
Allen from Shawnee,Ks on 01/13/2019 12:31 PM
There may be others but I am aware of 2. In Pleasant Hill, the city lake about 3 miles north of town. In Windsor Farrington Park, I believe this is the city park. They both have hookups and a shower house.
Allen
Rick Fosnow from Windsor on 02/06/2019 10:33 PM
I am the new owner of curses Cabooses in Windsor and Farrington Park has a shower house at the trailer park hookups
Gary Irwin from Near Tebbetts on 02/07/2019 02:23 PM
Curses Caboose?
Don’t you just love autocorrect Rick. ;-)
StuartH from Lee’s Summit on 02/07/2019 03:42 PM
My brother and I were cursing long ride on the gravel road from the KATY to the cabooses.
WINTER RIDING
- + I’m thinking of driving down from Omaha and do some winter riding. What is the condition of the trail in February as a general rule.
Discussion started 01/26/2019 12:01 PM by Chuck Cooper - 1 reply (last reply by Mr. Bump at 02/04/2019 10:00 PM)Chuck Cooper from Omaha on 01/26/2019 12:01 PM
I’m thinking of driving down from Omaha and do some winter riding. What is the condition of the trail in February as a general rule.
Mr. Bump from Hannibal on 02/04/2019 10:00 PM
The trail is maintained year round. When the crushed limestone surface is wet, it gets mushy, increasing rolling resistance. The trick is finding places open in the off season for food. We have done a few winter tours, and enjoyed every day. Check out my posts.
Coopers Landing sold
- + I just saw that Coopers Landing has been sold and will have a new owner. Cooper has helped me out on more than one occasion. Sad to see him sell the place, but sounds like the new owner has plans f...
Discussion started 01/31/2019 07:43 PM by Sharon E - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 02/01/2019 09:36 AM)Sharon E from Kansas City on 01/31/2019 07:43 PM
I just saw that Coopers Landing has been sold and will have a new owner. Cooper has helped me out on more than one occasion. Sad to see him sell the place, but sounds like the new owner has plans for the place that will keep it going. Hope they keep the Thai place open- love that place!
https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/former-blue-note-owner-richard-king-set-to-buy-popular/article_4a59318a-24d2-11e9-826f-43daafe53337.html
Anonymous on 02/01/2019 09:36 AM
From reading the article, the new owners want to clean the place up....tidy up a bit. That's a good idea. It never looked very inviting to us. More of an eyesore than anything. Only stopped there once and found more rudeness than helpfulness. Maybe it just wasn't my thing.
New owners are wanting to be bike friendly and seem to realize the draw from the Katy. Thanks to them for that. Am always willing to support local businesses when they seem to appreciate my $$.
Well wishes to the new owners.