Katy Trail travel journal
- + in June of 2012, my husband and I rode the Katy Trail with our daughter, who was not quite two at the time. I wrote a really long travel journal, with lots of pictures.The short version: It was a lot ...
Discussion started 01/26/2013 09:18 AM by Jessica - 8 replies (last reply by eht at 07/06/2013 07:01 PM)Jessica on 01/26/2013 09:18 AM
in June of 2012, my husband and I rode the Katy Trail with our daughter, who was not quite two at the time. I wrote a really long travel journal, with lots of pictures.
The short version: It was a lot of fun, and I'd recommend to any cycling inclined family with a toddler.
The places tagged in this post are mentioned, and usually photographed, in the entry below.
http://katytrailnaptime.wordpress.com/day-two/
Haank from New Haven, MO on 01/27/2013 07:37 PM
Wow, what a beautiful and awesome journal. LOVED it! Thank you very much for posting it. What a great thing to take your daughter and what a nice leisurely pace to it. I rode with all my children in bike seats and have fond memories of it, though alas we never thought to bring them on such an epic ride.
One day I will edit my journal from last June and post it. My wife and I did Clinton to Jeff City and want to do the whole thing this year.
Thanks again for your great journal!
Trek on 01/28/2013 07:59 AM
I really enjoyed your ride journal. Although we don't have small children, I can relate to the pace that you took to enjoy your surroundings as you went. It will be interesting to see another journal in a few years with three bikes instead of two. Or maybe a tandem and a half bike.
You are fortunate to live in Columbia with the spur and the Katy so close. We've started/ended several rides at Flat Branch.
As you keep riding, there are many wonderful trails that make for nice weekend or minivacation trips. Crazyguyonabike dot com is a good place to search the journals for other rail trails such as The Racoon River Valley and the High Tressel Trail near Des Moines Iowa, The Root River Trail in southeastern Minnesota, The Mickelson in South Dakota, etc.
Thanks for sharing your ride with us.
Anonymous on 01/28/2013 08:25 AM
Just loved your pics. We too did the Katy at the same time. By the timeline at Sedalia you were just a day behind us. I'm sure that was a special time for your family.
Billy from Mokane on 01/28/2013 01:56 PM
Really cool pics. Love to see families enjoy the trail like you guys did.
Jessica from Columbia, MO when I rode the trail on 01/28/2013 09:40 PM
Thanks for all the nice comments, and for the pointer to crazyguyonabike.com. We do indeed want to try another big ride when Penny's old enough to move her own pedals. :)
Anonymous on 02/10/2013 06:10 PM
What fun to read your Katy Trail travel journal. The pictures are fabulous! Please come by and see us again at Rocheport Bike and BBQ. We'll be opening around March 1, depending on the weather.
Ktytrfan from Palmyra, Mo. on 03/10/2013 05:09 PM
Your journal/story of your trip was really quite interesting and could be an inspiration to other parents wanting to spend some quality time with their children! Penny is a very lucky young lady to have you as parents!!
eht from Columbia, MO on 07/06/2013 07:01 PM
I just stumbled on your journal looking up some information about the Globe Hotel. It is absolutely wonderful, and inspiring. Penny is a lucky (and cute!) little girl. When our kids were just a bit older, we started a tradition of family rides every Memorial Day weekend, doing the whole trail, and some train rides, over several years. It was so fun to see that you were at many of the same places. Just today, my daughter, now 18, and getting ready to head off for college, said, as we were doing a lunch ride from Columbia to Rocheport, "Mom, we really should do one of those family Katy Trail rides again!" Your journal certainly made me want to! Thanks for sharing!
- + The bar and grill was friendly and clean. Nice people run the place.
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The bar and grill was friendly and clean. Nice people run the place.
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Hartsburg Grand
- + I haven't been here myself, but my husband stopped on his way home from Jefferson City a few weeks ago, and said it was marvelous, and that we definitely need to make a family trip to Hartsburg for a ...
Discussion started 07/06/2013 05:32 PM by eht - 0 replieseht from Columbia, MO on 07/06/2013 05:32 PM
I haven't been here myself, but my husband stopped on his way home from Jefferson City a few weeks ago, and said it was marvelous, and that we definitely need to make a family trip to Hartsburg for a meal there. Looking forward to it!
Mulberry Grill
- + My daughter and I just rode to Rocheport for lunch, and we LOVED the brick oven pizzas! It's a hot day, but they have a shady patio (under the biggest Mulberry Tree I have ever seen) and a big fan go...
Discussion started 07/06/2013 05:19 PM by eht - 0 replieseht from Columbia, MO on 07/06/2013 05:19 PM
My daughter and I just rode to Rocheport for lunch, and we LOVED the brick oven pizzas! It's a hot day, but they have a shady patio (under the biggest Mulberry Tree I have ever seen) and a big fan going. The pizzas--all 10 inch thin crust single pizzas, choose your own toppings--were ready in just a few minutes, straight out of the brick oven, and they were delicious. They are only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons and evenings, but definitely worth a stop. There are also sandwiches and a salad on the menu, which I have heard are good, but haven't sampled myself.
Dormitory at School House B + B in Rocheport
- + Dormitory at School House B & B was perfect for our family of four. Super clean and well supplied with toiletries, laundry & continental breakfast needs. Thanks Mike & Lisa ... we will be back!
Discussion started 07/05/2013 05:47 PM by J C - 0 repliesJ C from Lees Summit on 07/05/2013 05:47 PM
Dormitory at School House B & B was perfect for our family of four. Super clean and well supplied with toiletries, laundry & continental breakfast needs. Thanks Mike & Lisa ... we will be back!
Isle of Capri Hotel
- + This was an incredibly comfortable and clean place to stay. The room was large and well accomodated with a very comfortable King size bed in a bike friendly environment. We were easily able to fit o...
Discussion started 07/05/2013 03:41 PM by Walter & Kathryn Hunt - 0 repliesWalter & Kathryn Hunt from Illinois on 07/05/2013 03:41 PM
This was an incredibly comfortable and clean place to stay. The room was large and well accomodated with a very comfortable King size bed in a bike friendly environment. We were easily able to fit our bikes into the elevator and had ample space in the room to park them overnight. The food from the delicatessan/eatery next to the casino area was very good, reasonably priced and the portions were very large. I would definitely recommend staying here as it is literally on the KATY trail, as the bike trail winds its way through the parking lot before heading up the hill to the bridge crossing over to the north side of the river. The Casino got a little smokey and I was $6 poorer after my attempts to win big at the penny slots, but all in all a great place to call home for one night.
Becky's
- + This was the first stop on our first Katy trail adventure. A welcome break after spending a few hours biking up from from Sedalia that morning. The sandwiches were delicious and it seemed to be a fa...
Discussion started 07/05/2013 01:37 PM by Walter & Kathryn Hunt - 0 repliesWalter & Kathryn Hunt from Illinois on 07/05/2013 01:37 PM
This was the first stop on our first Katy trail adventure. A welcome break after spending a few hours biking up from from Sedalia that morning. The sandwiches were delicious and it seemed to be a favorite place to eat for visitors and locals alike. Everythign was clean and comfortable. We did not sample the pies or ice cream, but the chicken salad sandhwich was perfect.
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Trail is in great shape!
- + We just finished the DNR ride of the entire trail and I am pleased to report that the Trail is in great shape. Huge kudos to the state parks folks who did a lot of work to get the Trail cleared of fl...
Discussion started 06/23/2013 11:45 AM by sharonbikes - 3 replies (last reply by Gary at 07/03/2013 12:51 PM)sharonbikes from Kansas City on 06/23/2013 11:45 AM
We just finished the DNR ride of the entire trail and I am pleased to report that the Trail is in great shape. Huge kudos to the state parks folks who did a lot of work to get the Trail cleared of flood mud, storm debris and other damage from the recent flooding and weather events.
MAH from Blue Springs, MO on 06/23/2013 04:10 PM
Boy, the DNR really did do an amazing job getting the trail ready for the ride..considering they had floods and tornadoes to deal with so close to the ride. Hats off to them for another great ride! It's a wonderful way to see and ride the Katy :-) . Wonderful trail, wonderful DNR staff and lots of fun and interesting people along the way, to say nothing of the great meals too!
senior from West Plains, MO on 07/03/2013 12:22 PM
Where can I get information on the DNR rides? Thanks in advance,
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 07/03/2013 12:51 PM
Registration for next years ride opens 8:00 AM 3/1/2014. Here's the link to ride information.
http://mostateparks.com/2013-katy-trail-ride
Becky's
- + The food was great and judging by the non stop lunchtime traffic it is a favorite place for the locals as well. I enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich immensely and the cold drinks felt good after spen...
Discussion started 07/02/2013 03:36 PM by Walter and Kathryn Hunt - 0 repliesWalter and Kathryn Hunt on 07/02/2013 03:36 PM
The food was great and judging by the non stop lunchtime traffic it is a favorite place for the locals as well. I enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich immensely and the cold drinks felt good after spending a few hours on the trail from Sedalia. Comfortable, clean and well priced.
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Hotel Bothwell
- + Exceptional stay. Staff were warm, welcoming and eager to please. The hotel has just the right touch of old world charm with all the modern amenities. They stored our bikes in the basement for no c...
Discussion started 07/02/2013 03:30 PM by Walter & Kathryn Hunt - 1 reply (last reply by Walter & Kathryn Hunt at 07/02/2013 03:34 PM)Walter & Kathryn Hunt on 07/02/2013 03:30 PM
Exceptional stay. Staff were warm, welcoming and eager to please. The hotel has just the right touch of old world charm with all the modern amenities. They stored our bikes in the basement for no charge and had them ready to roll, literally and figuratively, the next mroning when we checked out. They even provided a KATY trail bag of goodies including trail mix and bottles of water. Awesome!
Walter & Kathryn Hunt on 07/02/2013 03:34 PM
We ate at Fitters Bar/Restaurant across from courthouse and it was delicious, reasonably priced and great environment. Definitely take the opportunity to eat here if you are able.
windsor Crossroad Hotel
- + They now have internet and good TV reception. Great first night on the trail after the long van ride to Clinton. Good value!
Discussion started 07/01/2013 04:40 PM by Ruth - 0 repliesRuth from Saint Louis on 07/01/2013 04:40 PM
They now have internet and good TV reception. Great first night on the trail after the long van ride to Clinton. Good value!
treloar Bar and Grill
- + Delicious and good value. Great salads and helpful owners.
Discussion started 07/01/2013 04:37 PM by ruth - 0 repliesruth on 07/01/2013 04:37 PM
Delicious and good value. Great salads and helpful owners.
- + Stayed here our first night of riding the trail. After a long ride to Clinton we wanted to bike some but not a lot. We stayed in Windsor and found this place to be perfect. Now has cable TV and inte...
Discussion started 07/01/2013 04:30 PM by Ruth - 0 repliesRuth from Saint Louis on 07/01/2013 04:30 PM
Stayed here our first night of riding the trail. After a long ride to Clinton we wanted to bike some but not a lot. We stayed in Windsor and found this place to be perfect. Now has cable TV and internet access. Clean, comfortable, good people.
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Tree down at mm 197 6/30/13
- + I rode this morning and there is a large tree down between Boobeville and Pilot Grove at about mm197. Too big to move out of the way--I had to go deep into the rough to get around it. They must have...
Discussion started 06/30/2013 04:38 PM by ArkyKenny - 3 replies (last reply by Gary at 07/01/2013 11:35 AM)ArkyKenny on 06/30/2013 04:38 PM
I rode this morning and there is a large tree down between Boobeville and Pilot Grove at about mm197. Too big to move out of the way--I had to go deep into the rough to get around it.
They must have had quite a storm south of Booneville last night: Lots of big sticks all over the trail that kept getting caught in my spokes. I probably stopped 10x between Booneville and Sedalia to remove sticks that were caught in y frame or spokes--and I was trying to dodge them.
Brad on 06/30/2013 11:21 PM
Same just north of Calhoun today. Trail totally blocked by fallen tree at mm 252. I was able to lift the bike over, though
Billy from Mokane on 07/01/2013 10:49 AM
Thanks for your reports and help clearing the trail.
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 07/01/2013 11:35 AM
"Boobeville" Thanks for the chuckle this morning ArkyKenny :-)
Off Topic - Paul Bunyon Trail MN
- + Has anyone here ridden the Paul Bunyon trail?If so, what are your thoughts? Any sections better or worse to ride, any towns/attractions not to miss, any restaurants/lodging that is outstanding?
Discussion started 06/25/2013 12:07 PM by Trek - 3 replies (last reply by MidSouth at 07/01/2013 11:05 AM)Trek on 06/25/2013 12:07 PM
Has anyone here ridden the Paul Bunyon trail?
If so, what are your thoughts? Any sections better or worse to ride, any towns/attractions not to miss, any restaurants/lodging that is outstanding?
Anonymous from Ashland on 06/30/2013 03:26 PM
Have ridden only between Brainerd and Pine River and that was July 4th 2006. Nice trail, however I cannot recommend any travel whatsoever to Minnesota until the DNR removes their head from their ...
Trek on 06/30/2013 05:53 PM
Pretty vague .....what's that mean?
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 07/01/2013 11:05 AM
Trek, I'm too am looking to ride the Paul Bunyan trail this fall. There appears to be a couple hundred miles of trails that can be linked together?
bike locks
- + I'm planning a multi-day trip with a buddy, staying in hotels/B&B at night...any recommendations on what type/number of bike locks to bring to lock up at lunch stops, hotels, etc? Will one shared cabl...
Discussion started 06/29/2013 12:53 PM by Scott P. - 3 replies (last reply by Dana at 06/29/2013 08:49 PM)Scott P. from Indianapolis on 06/29/2013 12:53 PM
I'm planning a multi-day trip with a buddy, staying in hotels/B&B at night...any recommendations on what type/number of bike locks to bring to lock up at lunch stops, hotels, etc? Will one shared cable lock get the job done? This is our first trip on the Katy Trail. Thanks for your advice!
Trek on 06/29/2013 01:36 PM
I use a single cable to lock our bikes to each other when we stop for lunch, etc. When we ride the tandem I use the same lock to lock it to a bike rack/pole/etc. In most of our small towns its probably not an issue, but I lock them up just in case. We're never too far away from the bikes when eating or running in a store for a minute and we've never had anyone bother them.
At night the singles or tandem always either go in the secured storage at the hotel or B and B or they come in the room with us.
randy & penny on 06/29/2013 02:59 PM
A empty Pistol Holsters on the seat works good also. lol
Dana from Dixon IL on 06/29/2013 08:49 PM
My wife and I just finished riding the Katy Trail and we took one lock to lock the bikes together. We were able to take the bikes inside at a few places we stayed.
11:30pm Alton,IL Sat 6/29 KATY at dawn need intel
- + Arriving 11:30pm Alton, IL. this Sat. June 29 to cycle the KATY all week starting Sunday 4:30am in Machens. From 11:30am Sat. on I'd like to find a place I can rest a little or hang out and get a ride...
Discussion started 06/27/2013 03:38 AM by Ry - 4 replies (last reply by Larryray at 06/28/2013 05:20 PM)Ry from Indi on 06/27/2013 03:38 AM
Arriving 11:30pm Alton, IL. this Sat. June 29 to cycle the KATY all week starting Sunday 4:30am in Machens. From 11:30am Sat. on I'd like to find a place I can rest a little or hang out and get a ride to the very beginning of the KATY in Machens. Is there some place in Alton, Illinois open 24 hours like a Walmart Supercenter? I'm open to any sound ideas. And if there's anyone who'd like to join me ride the KATY you'd first want to check out the website: BTOgo.WebStarts.com
kevin from Jeff City on 06/27/2013 12:14 PM
If you check the trail conditions section at http://mostateparks.com/advisories?parks=53010, it looks like part of the trail is still out between Machens and St. Charles. You may just want to take Hwy 94 around to St. Charles and pick up the trail there, unless someone has info to say this section is open.
sharonbikes from Kansas City on 06/27/2013 05:55 PM
Last week on the State sponsored Katy Trail ride they told us the Machens extension was still closed and in really rough shape. You may want to consider a start at St. Charles. But, check the advisories on the Katy website - maybe it is open by now. I don't know.
Ry from Indi on 06/28/2013 06:58 AM
Many thanks for your intel, this was the very first thing to do this AM, to call on the MM34-35 closure and condition of trail. Best blessings to you all and hope to see you on the KATY
Larryray from St. Louis on 06/28/2013 05:20 PM
I rode from St. Charles to Machens and back this morning. It was passable although a little wet in a few low spots just beyond the bench overlook. HOWEVER, on my return leg, I discovered the state maintenance had bladed the trail in order for it to dry quicker. It was impassable for several hundred yards. Had to carry bike after the mud glommed up the fork and brakes. Discovered an organge "closed" had been put up. With the sun and wind, it may dry enough to be passable by Sunday morning but will definitely still be muddy. Be prepared to portage your bike. OR ride on levee past the No Trespassing sign and bypass the low areas and connect back to the trail in about a mile.
Secure parking at New Franklin?
- + Can I Leave my vehicle for a week at the New Franklin trailhead and not worry about it? Do I need to let someone know it will be there?Thanks in advance for any help :)
Discussion started 06/28/2013 05:09 PM by Francesca - 0 repliesFrancesca from Columbia on 06/28/2013 05:09 PM
Can I Leave my vehicle for a week at the New Franklin trailhead and not worry about it? Do I need to let someone know it will be there?
Thanks in advance for any help :)
woman thinking of last minute solo trip - crazy?
- + Hi all, some summer plans just fell through, and I'm thinking of hopping Amtrak to the KT and doing that instead. Will I have trouble finding camping or rooms if I don't make reservations in advance?...
Discussion started 06/24/2013 11:16 AM by annqueue - 6 replies (last reply by Gary at 06/28/2013 04:43 PM)annqueue on 06/24/2013 11:16 AM
Hi all,
some summer plans just fell through, and I'm thinking of hopping Amtrak to the KT and doing that instead. Will I have trouble finding camping or rooms if I don't make reservations in advance? Should a lone female be concerned for her safety in campgrounds along the trail? I usually feel safe in popular campgrounds, but wanted to check with others... thanks.
randy & penny on 06/24/2013 04:17 PM
We can't say anything about if you'll be able to get camping spots or a room. It will be based on when your on the trail and where. As for you feeling safe, we have never got a bad feeling anywhere on the trail and see a lot of women a lone riding.
annqueue on 06/24/2013 05:05 PM
at this point it's looking like the first week of August. Maybe I have time to make reservations after all...?
Doug from Bluffton on 06/24/2013 05:17 PM
I don't think a lone rider would have trouble finding accomodations this time of year anywhere along the trail. A group or during the fall is a different matter. Noise at times in SOME of the campgrounds yes. Safety in them does not seem to be an issue.
annqueue on 06/28/2013 05:21 AM
That's good news. How is cell phone coverage on trail? I have a GPS and ham radio but would rather save the weight and not bring them if cell works the whole way.
Ry from Indi on 06/28/2013 06:52 AM
Re: solo trip crazy? Having similar thoughts and I'm a man. Yet, I'm going for the KATY I'd kick myself if I chicken out. Option #1 get up around midnight Saturday night drive to the NE start of the KATY (2) drive to Pontiac, Illinois take the 8:35pm Amtrak train to Alton, Illinois arrive 11:35pm Sat. cycle at night to someplace open 24/7 begin the KATY run 4:30am Sunday morning bye cycling over the Mississipi bridge at Alton onto the KATY or (3) find someone to share a ride down to NE start of the trail and bike together to the cycling hostel at Tibbetts, MO. option 1,2 or 3 I'm going for it and will most likely drive the entire 300 miles and options 1,2 and 3 are all equally as crazy, so be it. One suggestion is to make sure you have pepper spray for personal protection and make extra sure you spray test it, many times pepper spray gadgets do not work and that's no guda. Dogs tearing flesh off you is not my idea of having a good time. There are better ways to deal with such, yet, using pepper spray is P.C. - Ryan
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 06/28/2013 04:43 PM
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Regarding cell phone coverage, each cell service is different. Check your cell service coverage map in Missouri along the Katy keeping in mind they tend to stretch the truth slightly and you will get an idea of where you might not have coverage. I think you will find your fellow cyclists and people along the trail will help you out if you need assistance. Enjoy your ride.
Dormitory at School House B + B in Rocheport
- + Perfect accommodations for cyclists after a day on the Katy. Private, clean, comfortable. Our favorite perk of staying at the Dormitory is the use of the shower in their Locker Room even after checkin...
Discussion started 06/28/2013 12:48 PM by MMM - 0 repliesMMM from Springfield, MO on 06/28/2013 12:48 PM
Perfect accommodations for cyclists after a day on the Katy. Private, clean, comfortable. Our favorite perk of staying at the Dormitory is the use of the shower in their Locker Room even after checking out that morning. It sure makes the drive home easier to wash off the grit and sweat of the trail. We will stay there again!
Mulberry Grill and Bakery in Rocheport
- + Just tried this place over the weekend. It is fabulous! They have a wood fired oven outside that they cook your pizza in. It was incredible! It is right next to the tunnel right beside the Trail. ...
Discussion started 10/21/2012 08:18 PM by sharonbikes - 2 replies (last reply by El Toro at 06/26/2013 08:40 PM)sharonbikes from Kansas City on 10/21/2012 08:18 PM
Just tried this place over the weekend. It is fabulous! They have a wood fired oven outside that they cook your pizza in. It was incredible! It is right next to the tunnel right beside the Trail. Yummy!!
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El Toro on 06/26/2013 08:40 PM
Looking forward to trying this on my next KATY ride!
Belt drive for katy trail
- + I ride the katy a lot, and rarely ever shift. Has anyone used one of the bikes with a belt instead of a chain. Does sand and grit hurt the belt? I have had little issue with the chain but this tech o...
Discussion started 06/23/2013 05:20 PM by 4ladyjays - 5 replies (last reply by Paul Toigo at 06/25/2013 06:17 PM)4ladyjays from Washington on 06/23/2013 05:20 PM
I ride the katy a lot, and rarely ever shift. Has anyone used one of the bikes with a belt instead of a chain. Does sand and grit hurt the belt? I have had little issue with the chain but this tech on
Logo looks intriguing.
Anonymous on 06/23/2013 08:10 PM
Don't have the answer, but have wondered the same thing. Hope someone has experience and can answer. I ride the KATY single-speed (sometimes free-wheel, sometimes fixed gear) and really enjoy it in that setting. The belt-drive would be another fun twist.
ArkyKenny on 06/23/2013 08:45 PM
I don't know the answer to the belt drive thing either, but I have considered both a Rohloff internally geared rear hub and the cheaper but similar Shimano Alfine rear hub. Both give you gears and the straight pull chain setup of a single speed bike without the rear derailleur to worry about. I have not pursued it further because I decided that I was just pursuing toys for the sake of pursuing toys, and that the traditional set up works just fine.
If I were doing something like the Tour Divide, I would definitely get a Rohloff and use it with an Salsa Alternator drop out equipped frame (i.e. El Mariachi). I don't know about the belt drive.
kevin from Jeff City on 06/24/2013 12:08 PM
A belt drive with an internal or freewheel should be more trouble-free than a chain. There are no links, so dust will not be a problem, no lube to carry, no maintenance at all.
ArkyKenny on 06/24/2013 12:30 PM
My understanding of belt drives is that they are great. The problem comes about when you have to change a tire and re-tension the belt: To do that, you need something like 1) a belt tensioner (which effectively puts a derailleur-ish gadget back into the system, 2) a frame that allows you to move the rear wheel back, or 3) an eccentric crank. My point is, think about how you take the rear wheel on/off and how you tension the belt before you jump in to a belt drive system. You will likely need a single speed compatable frame.
Paul Toigo from Kansas City MO on 06/25/2013 06:17 PM
In 2011, my son and I rode over a weekend from Sedalia to Jefferson City. I was on my Civia Bryant that has a belt drive and an 8-speed Alfine internally geared hub. My son rode my 2002 Giant TCR1. Neither of us had any issues with our bikes. I attribute that to selecting hearty Schwalbe tires. It's never fun to fix a flat, but it’s more of a chore with a belt drive.
It is erroneous to say that for a belt drive "You will likely need a single speed compatable frame." A belt drive requires a split in the rear triangle which is not a requirement for any chain drive.
sob's
- + Just wondering If steedmans only bar was still in operation? I haven't biked the kt in about 10 years, but we always had a good time, good burgers and cold brew. I'm planning on riding out and back fr...
Discussion started 06/24/2013 10:59 PM by kent - 2 replies (last reply by Doug at 06/25/2013 05:31 AM)kent from saint louis on 06/24/2013 10:59 PM
Just wondering If steedmans only bar was still in operation? I haven't biked the kt in about 10 years, but we always had a good time, good burgers and cold brew. I'm planning on riding out and back from st Charles to Clinton in about three weeks and figured I would pop in.
Jim from St Thomas on 06/25/2013 01:29 AM
Sadly, SOB is no longer open.
Doug from Bluffton on 06/25/2013 05:31 AM
The new owner and his daughter are working hard to be open this summer, however it looks like all the paper work is going to take until early fall. As soon as they get an opening date set I will post it here. They are hoping for his birthday in August but.........
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crossroads motel
- + This is a great little place. Very clean and comfortable.
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This is a great little place. Very clean and comfortable.
KATY all dry and ready to go?
- + Hey--is the entire Katy all dry now, repaired, and OK for biking? June 24th. Thanks~~
Discussion started 06/24/2013 02:48 PM by Mack ARA Freeman - 1 reply (last reply by steve k at 06/24/2013 06:23 PM)Mack ARA Freeman from South County St. Louis on 06/24/2013 02:48 PM
Hey--is the entire Katy all dry now, repaired, and OK for biking? June 24th. Thanks~~
steve k from saint louis, mo on 06/24/2013 06:23 PM
Based on what I have read, except for possibly a small section east of St. Charles(towards Machens), the flood and storm damage has been taken care of.