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Choo Choo's
 -  + A friend and myself had planned a ride on the Katy which included a stay at Choo Choo's campground. We had called ahead and made reservations. On our arrival we found the place closed. And needless...
Discussion started 09/26/2005 10:20 AM by CSCman - 14 replies (last reply by Jenifer at 07/12/2008 12:38 PM)
CSCman from Chapin, IL on 09/26/2005 10:20 AM
A friend and myself had planned a ride on the Katy which included a stay at Choo Choo's campground. We had called ahead and made reservations. On our arrival we found the place closed. And needless to say the camp area less than inviting. We were very disappointed in everything. We ended up going to Scenic Cycles and camping there for the evening.

 
brad wilson from st louis on 09/26/2005 10:31 AM
Thanks for the info.



Last year I stayed at the Marthasville rec center camping area, and was planning on doing so this year. Is there some reason you didn't stay there?



Also, is Scenic Cycles offering camping now, or was that just a one-time deal? Did it have showers, bathroom etc? Price?



Thanks for the info.

 
CSCman from Chapin, IL on 09/26/2005 12:40 PM
Yes Scenic Cycles is now offering camping. They are a little over a mile east of Marthasville. I am sure that if you email Terry or Kathy at SC they can give you the details.

 
Ray (webmaster) on 09/26/2005 12:46 PM
Thanks for the information - I have removed ChooChoo's from the list, and added camping to the Scenic Cycles listing. I appreciate you passing this along and helping to keep the website info up-to-date.

 
CSCman from Chapin, IL on 09/27/2005 12:59 PM
Ray, not sure they are out of business. But they were not open on the day that we there during their regular business hours. However a couple weeks we had called and made arrangements.

 
Anonymous on 09/28/2005 09:43 AM
If I understand the Marthasville Chamber of Commerce website, ChooChoos is closed on Wednesday's in season and isn't open at this time of year:



Our facility allows guests to camp, snack and/or bike.Enjoy Your Day! Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m./daily

May 21st - Labor Day weekend-seasonal Closed on Wednesdays



Of course there are several possible interpretations of that message!


 
CSCman from Chapin, IL on 09/30/2005 11:41 AM
Well our trip was Labor Day weekend, we called a couple weeks before and set up our stay, and we were there at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and not a sole in site and the place was closed. Don't care how you want to interpret their listing on the Chamber's site, we called ahead and they should have 1. known we were coming and been there and open or 2. known they would not have been open and informed us of that when we called and we would have made other arrangements.

 
Ray (webmaster) on 10/08/2005 10:10 PM
I rode through Marthasville today (Oct 8), and believe it or not Choo Choos was open. There is a sign stating that they're open weekends until Oct 30. My guess is that the high school kid working the day you got there probably decided to cut out of work early, or never showed up in the first place. There's no excuse; I'm just speculating.

 
Ray (webmaster) on 10/10/2005 11:58 AM
By the way, the ice cream was tasty and they have a horse-tire swing that kept my kids entertained for nearly an hour. But the water in the restroom has a bad smell - if you're looking to fill your water bottles, you may want to hold out for bottled water from the convenience store. The S&R convenience store, which is visible looking south from the trail, is easily reached by heading south on the road that crosses the trail right by the trailhead (One St) for just over a quarter mile. It's right by One St at Hwy 47 - see the map on the Marthasville page.

 
Robert Dean from Washington on 06/24/2006 05:53 PM
Choo-choos is a great place to go, if you have kids it is also very recomended in my book. There is a variety of things to get and you have the chance to meet a lot of nice people. the camping has bathrooms and a shower and is cheaper at 5 dollars per person rather than Scenic cycles which charges 20 per person.Choo-choos is a great place and i love the caboose.

 
Daniel Eugene from Trealor on 06/24/2006 05:56 PM
Choo-choos is a great place love it, and it's owner Barb is a very nice a pretty lady she will get along with pretty much everybody

 
George Post from Dutzow on 06/24/2006 06:06 PM
me and my wife were riding down the katy trail one day and running low on water so we ride farther and see a cute cozy little place called choo choos so we stopped to get water. turnes out that they have many more foods than i exspected. so we asked for water and she filled our water bottles. the water tasted like city water but i was perfectlt happy with this little caboose and i hope i can go back sometime.......... the oner barb is a very nice lady and the custard is tasty

 
Debra from Marthasville on 06/30/2006 06:42 AM
I planned a field trip for 18 preschoolers a while back with Choo Choo's being part of our itinerary. I called ahead and was told they would be open. I informed the owner that we would be bringing f18 children and that this was part of a field trip, we had been learning about trains and transportation. The kids were excited about this and were counting the days. We arrived as planned to find Choo choo's closed and looking somewhat abandoned. The children were devastated and I had to try to come up with refreshments for them and then try to keep them from running around the caboose where the weeds were almost taller than them. This place has potential, but needs an owner that really cares about it's customers. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I know of 18 children that feel the same way.

 
Anonymous on 07/04/2006 07:13 PM
choo choos was a great place to camp and enjoy a snowcone! everyone was very friendly and the friday night movie was delightful. we will definately be back soon!

 
Jenifer on 07/12/2008 12:38 PM
It appears to me that you had a great idea, and I had a sense of that...could you e-mail me....I'd like to ask some questions about it and is it for sale now....what's it's status????Thanks Jenifer


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Augusta
 -  + A charming but very quiet little town, mid-week in July. We stayed at Anchor Mills B&B, a delightful house with a warm and welcoming hostess in Kathleen Turner. Excellent breakfast food and coffee! Be...
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A J from Caister-on-Sea, UK on 07/11/2008 12:56 PM
A charming but very quiet little town, mid-week in July. We stayed at Anchor Mills B&B, a delightful house with a warm and welcoming hostess in Kathleen Turner. Excellent breakfast food and coffee! Be sure to have food available for an evening meal though, as all the eateries in town close around 5pm mid-week. Cafe Bella is a nice place to eat.



Be sure also to have bug repellent ready, as a drainage ditch runs alongside the Trail here and the biters are out in force. The wineries are well worth a visit.


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Bike question
 -  + I have an Electra Amsterdam Sport 3. Anyone have experience with this bike on the trail? I'm not looking to through-ride, but I would like to do a section like Columbia to Rocheport. Rocheport to Boon...
Discussion started 07/10/2008 01:42 PM by John H - 1 reply (last reply by Paulie at 07/10/2008 06:28 PM)
John H from Kansas City on 07/10/2008 01:42 PM
I have an Electra Amsterdam Sport 3. Anyone have experience with this bike on the trail? I'm not looking to through-ride, but I would like to do a section like Columbia to Rocheport. Rocheport to Boonville, maybe either way out of Sedalia.

 
Paulie from Knoxville TN on 07/10/2008 06:28 PM
You won't set any speed records but you'll be fine on the Electra.



Enjoy the Katy !



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Lindenhof Bed & Breakfast (Augusta)
 -  + Awesome! Stayed here a few weeks ago while riding Clinton - St. Charles. Debbie and Bill made us feel like we were staying with old friends. Patio was great - we relaxed with a glass of wine and a l...
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Bob/Margie from Davenport IA on 07/10/2008 02:53 PM
Awesome! Stayed here a few weeks ago while riding Clinton - St. Charles. Debbie and Bill made us feel like we were staying with old friends. Patio was great - we relaxed with a glass of wine and a loaf of warm bread and slept like a baby in the Rose Room. Breakfast was wonderful! Would stay again.

 
Bob/Margie from Davenport IA on 07/10/2008 02:53 PM
Awesome! Stayed here a few weeks ago while riding Clinton - St. Charles. Debbie and Bill made us feel like we were staying with old friends. Patio was great - we relaxed with a glass of wine and a loaf of warm bread and slept like a baby in the Rose Room. Breakfast was wonderful! Would stay again.


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GUNRANGE next to TRIAL????
 -  + I just found out that an application was put in for a permit to put in an open gunrange that will be near our Katy Trail.
The hearing to approve this will be held Aug 21st at the Warren County Go...
Discussion started 07/09/2008 04:51 PM by Robert - 7 replies (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 07/10/2008 09:52 AM)
Robert from Dutzow on 07/09/2008 04:51 PM
I just found out that an application was put in for a permit to put in an open gunrange that will be near our Katy Trail.

The hearing to approve this will be held Aug 21st at the Warren County Government center. Phone #636-456-3044 for directions

I do not look forward to riding with my family and hearing gunfire.

I hope you all feel the same. We will have an opportunity to voice our opposition to this a the hearing.

If you know people who enjoy the trail please pass this information along.

email me if you have any resources that can help stop this!!! rdausjr@earthlink.net

Thanks

Robert

 
ajohns from Denver on 07/09/2008 05:38 PM
We have outstanding trails in the Denver area and one goes right next to the gun range. I'm sure the developers and city planners will have safety in mind first and foremost. The two things in life that I enjoy doing most are cycling and shooting. I'm sure they both can co-exist.

I guess because you don't want your family to hear gun noise that this should not happen? I don't see the shooters trying to close the bike trail. The shooting sports are filled with very good people just doing what they love and enjoy. Check it out sometime. I'm sure you would be suprised. It's not a bunch of gansters and thugs. Hope they get their range. Chill out and quit forcing your opinions on things you obviously know nothing about down people's throats.

 
Bike Cop from KCMO on 07/09/2008 11:18 PM
There is this little thing called the 2nd ammendment. Gun ranges and the sound of (legal) gunfire = freedom. I bike CCW.

 
Doug from Bluffton on 07/10/2008 08:10 AM
I think it would be fantastic to be able to ride with my empty cased guns to the range and do some target shooting and then ride home. A great safe place to shoot. Awesome. Depending on exactly how close the range is to the trail I can't imagine a rider being able to hear the gunfire for more than a minute or two of their ride. I doubt if even that would be very intrusive. Less than fireworks going off.

 
Anonymous on 07/10/2008 08:40 AM
I'd actually feel more comfortable riding next to a gun range than I would riding katy trail during hunting season. Shooters are more likely to pull a Dick Cheney when they are out hunting than on a gun range.

 
greg on 07/10/2008 09:35 AM
Man, I just love when someone like you clammer's for the rights of cyclist and then thinks nothing of the rights of others! It's a shooting range "get over it" might wanna try moving to "the peoples republic of california" I hear it's sheer bliss. What's next? you gonna go after the books people read? because there not up to your standards? gotta go now, i'm strappin'my rifle to my bike and goin' ridin! take care Adolf....

 
Biker from Farmington, MO on 07/10/2008 09:49 AM
Greg, are you the best shill the NRA's got? Or just the crudest? I own a gun, by the way. I don't want to hear gunfire on the trail either.

 
Ray (webmaster) on 07/10/2008 09:52 AM
I appreciate your opinions, but I''m gonna close this thread, as it appears to be veering off of the Katy Trail and into a political debate / flame war.

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Pro Velo bike shop/repair in Sedalia
 -  + just wanted to say that this is one of the nicest places to have a breakdown. the owner is friendly and helpfull, and twice has helped me out. last time I limped in with a couple broken spokes on a ...
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jason from Eureka Springs AR on 07/09/2008 10:31 PM
just wanted to say that this is one of the nicest places to have a breakdown. the owner is friendly and helpfull, and twice has helped me out. last time I limped in with a couple broken spokes on a cross country trip and he let me replace them myself with his tools. He would have done it if I couldn't.



Great little shop, they love biking there, and I wish that it was closer to my home.


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Globe Hotel (Hartsburg)
 -  + We stayed here in mid-May. Yes, there are a couple of cats, but they are unobtrusive and slept all of the time. I did not notice a cat smell, nor did I think the Globe was rundown. The owner is gracio...
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Pat from Fort Worth on 06/04/2008 03:26 PM
We stayed here in mid-May. Yes, there are a couple of cats, but they are unobtrusive and slept all of the time. I did not notice a cat smell, nor did I think the Globe was rundown. The owner is gracious and is trying to make a nice bed and breakfast. She even allows campers in the back yard.

 
Pat from Fort Worth on 06/04/2008 03:26 PM
We stayed here in mid-May. Yes, there are a couple of cats, but they are unobtrusive and slept all of the time. I did not notice a cat smell, nor did I think the Globe was rundown. The owner is gracious and is trying to make a nice bed and breakfast. She even allows campers in the back yard.

 
Kim from Independence, MO on 06/05/2008 07:19 AM
We stayed here the week before Memorial Day and I did not notice a cat smell either. The cats are not allowed in the rooms, and we didn't see them unless we went looking for them.



I wasn't happy about the shared baths - until I saw them. There are three - one with a shower, one with a tub, and one with just a toilet. Plus sinks in every room. VERY comfortable, wonderful breakfast and she had lemonade for us the minute we arrived.

 
Kim from Independence, MO on 06/05/2008 07:19 AM
We stayed here the week before Memorial Day and I did not notice a cat smell either. The cats are not allowed in the rooms, and we didn't see them unless we went looking for them.



I wasn't happy about the shared baths - until I saw them. There are three - one with a shower, one with a tub, and one with just a toilet. Plus sinks in every room. VERY comfortable, wonderful breakfast and she had lemonade for us the minute we arrived.

 
Pat from Home of Harry Truman on 06/05/2008 01:53 PM
Funny you should mention the cats. There are a trio of dogs that roam freely around town that I refer to as "The Hartsburg welcoming comittee" .

 
Pat from Home of Harry Truman on 06/05/2008 01:53 PM
Funny you should mention the cats. There are a trio of dogs that roam freely around town that I refer to as "The Hartsburg welcoming comittee" .

 
hwhoover from Marion, OH on 07/08/2008 07:36 PM
I stayed at the Globe Hotel in late May 2008 on my Colorado Springs to Ohio bike ride. The Globe and the innkeeper, Jeanette were both fantastic. I arrived late in the day with no reservation and she was there when I needed her-it was too late to go to the next town. There were cats there, but I didn't consider them a problem. Very welcoming B & B and recommended. Nice bar just a couple doors down from the B & B and I do agree with a previous poster that Hartsburg is a low key town.

 
hwhoover from Marion, OH on 07/08/2008 07:36 PM
I stayed at the Globe Hotel in late May 2008 on my Colorado Springs to Ohio bike ride. The Globe and the innkeeper, Jeanette were both fantastic. I arrived late in the day with no reservation and she was there when I needed her-it was too late to go to the next town. There were cats there, but I didn't consider them a problem. Very welcoming B & B and recommended. Nice bar just a couple doors down from the B & B and I do agree with a previous poster that Hartsburg is a low key town.


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Cruce's Cabooses (Calhoun)
 -  + My husband and I stayed in one of the caboose's and we really loved it. We arrived early to find Mr. Cruce waiting for us. We mentioned that we wanted to grill bratwurst for dinner and even though t...
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M & Wy from Grandview, MO on 07/08/2008 03:21 PM
My husband and I stayed in one of the caboose's and we really loved it. We arrived early to find Mr. Cruce waiting for us. We mentioned that we wanted to grill bratwurst for dinner and even though there was already a grill there, when we arrived back he had left a Weber grill for us to use. We loved the area with the large woods in the back and enjoyed watching the horses across the street at night. We can't wait to come back and bring our grandson in the fall. It was a great and unusual way to spend a couple of days away from the busy city.




 
M & Wy from Grandview, MO on 07/08/2008 03:21 PM
My husband and I stayed in one of the caboose's and we really loved it. We arrived early to find Mr. Cruce waiting for us. We mentioned that we wanted to grill bratwurst for dinner and even though there was already a grill there, when we arrived back he had left a Weber grill for us to use. We loved the area with the large woods in the back and enjoyed watching the horses across the street at night. We can't wait to come back and bring our grandson in the fall. It was a great and unusual way to spend a couple of days away from the busy city.





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July 12 in Hartsburg
 -  + Hi all. If you're passing through our little town this weekend, stop and take in some of our events. We'll have artists working and displaying their wares at the caboose, an over 30 baseball tourney...
Discussion started 07/08/2008 12:32 PM by Hartsburg Bud - 1 reply (last reply by Biker at 07/08/2008 03:20 PM)
Hartsburg Bud from Hartsburg on 07/08/2008 12:32 PM
Hi all. If you're passing through our little town this weekend, stop and take in some of our events. We'll have artists working and displaying their wares at the caboose, an over 30 baseball tourney at the Legion ballfield, and I believe that the Hitching Post will be having a washer tournament.



I'll be blacksmithing at the caboose. Come say hi.



Safe travels,

Bud

 
Biker from Farmington, MO on 07/08/2008 03:20 PM
Sorry to be missing it, Bud, but I'm glad Hartsburg's posting on here!


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Page Bridge Missouri River Crossing
 -  + The trail is completely closed and unusable for biking near the soccer fields closest to the lake. I don't see anyone working on it at all.... when will it be repaired?

314.609.9192 (Cell)
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Alan from St. Peters on 03/13/2008 09:14 AM
The trail is completely closed and unusable for biking near the soccer fields closest to the lake. I don't see anyone working on it at all.... when will it be repaired?



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Bob from St. Louis on 07/08/2008 12:25 PM
That part of the path was under construction to repair the deteriorated path. It is now complete and is reopened for bike traffic, as well as pedestrians.


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Clifton City
 -  + Realy need water at this stop, one of the longest distances without water on the trail.
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GE from Manhattan KS on 07/08/2008 10:26 AM
Realy need water at this stop, one of the longest distances without water on the trail.


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Maxine's Rooms for Rent (Sedalia)
 -  + Very enjoyable stay, clean and neat, more like a family visit. Read other comment by other businesses in town, sounds like sour grapes, incidents would be covered by homeowners insurance. A great alte...
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GE from Manhattan KS on 07/08/2008 10:25 AM
Very enjoyable stay, clean and neat, more like a family visit. Read other comment by other businesses in town, sounds like sour grapes, incidents would be covered by homeowners insurance. A great alternative to traditional b&b, would do it again.

 
GE from Manhattan KS on 07/08/2008 10:25 AM
Very enjoyable stay, clean and neat, more like a family visit. Read other comment by other businesses in town, sounds like sour grapes, incidents would be covered by homeowners insurance. A great alternative to traditional b&b, would do it again.


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trail to hermann...
 -  + is there a sign on the trail telling me where to exit to hit herman??? or something else i
should keep my eye out for.... thanks matt
Discussion started 07/08/2008 01:24 AM by matt headley - 1 reply (last reply by Trek at 07/08/2008 08:24 AM)
matt headley from wichita on 07/08/2008 01:24 AM
is there a sign on the trail telling me where to exit to hit herman??? or something else i

should keep my eye out for.... thanks matt

 
Trek on 07/08/2008 08:24 AM
Just west of the McKittrick trailhead is a tunnel that goes underneath highway 19. Highway 19 southbound will take you to Hermann. On the east side of the tunnel is a pathway in the grass to the highway. That is what we do, or you can go east of the trailhead and back south to hook onto highway 94 which leads to 19. Click on McKittrick in the map above for a detailed map of the trailhead area.


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How long does it take ride from Columbia to Herman?
 -  + How much time does take ride from Columbia to Herman.I thinking ride in Sept. Race stage 6 on Sat.?
Discussion started 07/06/2008 09:19 AM by chipmunk - 4 replies (last reply by chipmunk at 07/07/2008 09:53 PM)
chipmunk from columbia on 07/06/2008 09:19 AM
How much time does take ride from Columbia to Herman.I thinking ride in Sept. Race stage 6 on Sat.?

 
Anonymous on 07/06/2008 04:40 PM
A long time if you ride slow.....bout an hour if you ride fast.

 
Paulie from Knoxville TN on 07/06/2008 09:09 PM
Just do the math. Its about 80 miles so at 10 mph it would take about 8 hours of saddle time. If your realy fast and can hold 20 mph, make it 4 hours. Don't forget to factor in your breaks.



Paulie

 
Les from Bluffton on 07/07/2008 02:38 PM
And If you can hold 20 on the trail for four hours we'll look for you on the Toure. Most riders probably only average about 70% of what they do on the road tho. Lots of variables even in that. How much are you hauling if anything? Did it rain? Do you like to stop and look or just go?

 
chipmunk from columbia on 07/07/2008 09:53 PM
Thanks 4 hrs.I make sure leave early.I see what need or do need will be thing for ride.


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Latitude & Longitude
 -  + Lat/Long would be helpful for the Greens Bottom Trailhead. Also directions off Hwy 94. My wife was trying to pick me up there June 29th at 9 PM and couldn't find it. No signage on Hwy 94.
Discussion started 07/07/2008 09:01 PM by Marvin Ledyard - 1 reply (last reply by Trek at 07/07/2008 09:18 PM)
Marvin Ledyard from Fort Worth, Texas on 07/07/2008 09:01 PM
Lat/Long would be helpful for the Greens Bottom Trailhead. Also directions off Hwy 94. My wife was trying to pick me up there June 29th at 9 PM and couldn't find it. No signage on Hwy 94.

 
Trek on 07/07/2008 09:18 PM
If you are a Garmin GPS user, use your MapSource software to determine coordinates. The following is a good site to use if you have an address. http://stevemorse.org/jcal/latlon.php Google latitude longitude conversion if you need to convert for your GPS.


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Cruce's Cabooses (Calhoun)
 -  + This is a great place to stay! Patti and Damon did an amazing job restoring and refurbishing the cabooses and they are super nice people. My 3 friends and I stayed there overnight in one caboose on ...
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jc from Kansas City, MO on 07/07/2008 05:03 PM
This is a great place to stay! Patti and Damon did an amazing job restoring and refurbishing the cabooses and they are super nice people. My 3 friends and I stayed there overnight in one caboose on June 16, 2008 and were very comfortable. The Cruce's offered to pick us up from the trail to take us to their property, but we chose to ride there and it was a pleasant (if a little hilly) ride. We had told them we wanted a fire and they had the firepit started when we arrived. The continental breakfast was ample with coffee, bananas, bagels, muffins, cereal, skim milk, orange juice and cream cheese. We had so much fun, we're going back in August!

 
jc from Kansas City, MO on 07/07/2008 05:03 PM
This is a great place to stay! Patti and Damon did an amazing job restoring and refurbishing the cabooses and they are super nice people. My 3 friends and I stayed there overnight in one caboose on June 16, 2008 and were very comfortable. The Cruce's offered to pick us up from the trail to take us to their property, but we chose to ride there and it was a pleasant (if a little hilly) ride. We had told them we wanted a fire and they had the firepit started when we arrived. The continental breakfast was ample with coffee, bananas, bagels, muffins, cereal, skim milk, orange juice and cream cheese. We had so much fun, we're going back in August!


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High Street Victorian
 -  + Hi KatyTrail Riders, we are a new B & B along the Boonville Katy Trail next to the Boonville Bridge on High Street (just up from the Fredrick). I''d like to encourage you to give us a try. I don''t wa...
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Kriss from Boonville on 07/07/2008 04:22 PM
Hi KatyTrail Riders, we are a new B & B along the Boonville Katy Trail next to the Boonville Bridge on High Street (just up from the Fredrick). I''d like to encourage you to give us a try. I don''t want to use this forum to advertise, but I just wanted to make you aware we are here. Thats all. Check out our web site (be sure to read our guest book too). www.highstreetvictorian.com

Have a good ride!



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Entire Trail in One Day
 -  + Anybody know how many riders have achieved this feat? Saw a couple articles about a rider who just did it this week in highly unfavorable conditions...flash flood conditions on skinny racing tires......
Discussion started 06/13/2008 09:51 AM by Joe - 4 replies (last reply by Ben at 07/07/2008 01:14 PM)
Joe from Sedalia on 06/13/2008 09:51 AM
Anybody know how many riders have achieved this feat? Saw a couple articles about a rider who just did it this week in highly unfavorable conditions...flash flood conditions on skinny racing tires...what a feat. Just curious...I've heard of William Sharples and Sam Baugh and perhaps a couple others...couldn't be more than a dozen who've done it?

 
Paul Toigo on 06/15/2008 08:28 AM
Add to the list David Pratt and Paul Toigo who rode the entire Katy Trail (Clinton to St. Charles) in one day on June 22, 2007.



I recall a group of 4 doing it a while back, but I can't find anything about that trip anymore.



Ray, is this worthy of a page on your site to document these feats? Perhaps on the FAQ page?

 
Ben from St. Louis on 06/24/2008 01:14 PM
You can add my name to the list as well (Ben DuMont - I'm the guy in the Sedalia paper)...just finished two weeks ago yesterday, yes through flash flood conditions (it rained 90 percent of the day) and yes, on my road bike and skinny racing tires...but it was all for a good cause, to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research, as my wife is a survivor. What I had trained for and planned to take 14 hours or less, due to the horrid trail conditions, took more than 16 hours. It was like riding through deep, wet sand in many parts and frequent deadfall slowed me down as well. What a ride, and what an experience! A friend rode the final 40 miles with me. PBS did a nice piece on the ride in support of the cause (or go to www.YouTube.com and search for "KETC ride cure"):



http://youtube.com/watch?v=ne5QLLfV--I



If I do it again, will do it with somebody else the entire way and on a DRY day!!!

 
jd from gkc on 06/25/2008 12:28 PM
Congrats Ben on accomplishing your daring goal on a wet soggy trail. Those last 65-miles must have been difficult!! You'll breeze thru your next one on hard smooth dry pathways. But you might need a relay of riders to support and keep up with you. :) :)

 
Ben from St. Louis on 07/07/2008 01:14 PM
Thanks for the note, JD. I would've thought more people had done the whole trail in one day, but perhaps not. The final 65 miles were more demoralizing not as much from a physical perspective, but mentally as the trail was in such horrible shape (probably slowed me down up to 3 hours). I thought William Sharples said he was doing the entire trail in one day again this summer...any word on that???


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High Street Victorian B&B
 -  + Stayed 5/22-25; Outstanding Accommodations! Wonderful food, great fellowship with interesting owners. Would we return? Absolutely.
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Stayed 5/22-25; Outstanding Accommodations! Wonderful food, great fellowship with interesting owners. Would we return? Absolutely.


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High Street Victorian B&B
 -  + What a wonderful experience! We look forward to returning and seeing HSVictorian during all 4 seasons!
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Chuck & Kristin W. from KC on 07/06/2008 04:29 PM
What a wonderful experience! We look forward to returning and seeing HSVictorian during all 4 seasons!


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Peers Store
 -  + My husband, son and I stayed overnight at the Peers store. Barb rents out a room above the store. Nothing fancy but very comfortable and just what 3 tired bikers needed! $50 dollars gets you some d...
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KR from ST LOUIS on 07/04/2008 10:32 PM
My husband, son and I stayed overnight at the Peers store. Barb rents out a room above the store. Nothing fancy but very comfortable and just what 3 tired bikers needed! $50 dollars gets you some delicious sandwiches, a shower (handheld) and a big room with two double beds and a TV. Barb lets you put your bikes on the enclosed back porch. Even if you don't need to spend the night, the store is a great place to stock up on whatever you need. Nice folks, we'll go back again! Call Barb at 636-932-4655.


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Katy Bike Rental (Defiance)
 -  + Still one of my favorite stops. The Chilly Willie slushy alwasy hits the stop on a warm day.
Discussion started 07/04/2008 10:48 AM by JD - 0 replies
JD from Joplin on 07/04/2008 10:48 AM
Still one of my favorite stops. The Chilly Willie slushy alwasy hits the stop on a warm day.

 
JD from Joplin on 07/04/2008 10:48 AM
Still one of my favorite stops. The Chilly Willie slushy alwasy hits the stop on a warm day.


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Twin Gables (Marthasville)
 -  + For a bar, they have great food. I had the lunch special and was blown away by the taste. On top of that, the price was nice.
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JD from Joplin on 07/04/2008 10:47 AM
For a bar, they have great food. I had the lunch special and was blown away by the taste. On top of that, the price was nice.

 
JD from Joplin on 07/04/2008 10:47 AM
For a bar, they have great food. I had the lunch special and was blown away by the taste. On top of that, the price was nice.


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Rendleman Home B&B (Bluffton)
 -  + A fantastic bed and breakfast! A biker serving bikers. Doug is not only a great cook, but can entertain you with his life stories. Make this a stop on your trip.
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JD from Joplin on 07/04/2008 10:46 AM
A fantastic bed and breakfast! A biker serving bikers. Doug is not only a great cook, but can entertain you with his life stories. Make this a stop on your trip.

 
JD from Joplin on 07/04/2008 10:46 AM
A fantastic bed and breakfast! A biker serving bikers. Doug is not only a great cook, but can entertain you with his life stories. Make this a stop on your trip.


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Mokane
 -  + Third times a charm....the people working actually greeted me with kindness when I walked in. Much more pleasant experience than the past two times.
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Third times a charm....the people working actually greeted me with kindness when I walked in. Much more pleasant experience than the past two times.


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Kehde's Barbeque (Sedalia)
 -  + Great lunch stop. As soon as I walked in the door the host put two glasses of ice water at my table (apparently he has served bikers before). Food & service was great. Try to eat in the train car i...
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JD from Joplin on 07/04/2008 10:38 AM
Great lunch stop. As soon as I walked in the door the host put two glasses of ice water at my table (apparently he has served bikers before). Food & service was great. Try to eat in the train car if you can.

 
JD from Joplin on 07/04/2008 10:38 AM
Great lunch stop. As soon as I walked in the door the host put two glasses of ice water at my table (apparently he has served bikers before). Food & service was great. Try to eat in the train car if you can.


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Homestead Motel (Boonville)
 -  + Nice Stay! Only $30 for a room...included microwave, refrigerator and cable tv. A short ride from the Katy Trail. Hard to beat for the price.
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JD from Joplin on 07/04/2008 10:34 AM
Nice Stay! Only $30 for a room...included microwave, refrigerator and cable tv. A short ride from the Katy Trail. Hard to beat for the price.

 
JD from Joplin on 07/04/2008 10:34 AM
Nice Stay! Only $30 for a room...included microwave, refrigerator and cable tv. A short ride from the Katy Trail. Hard to beat for the price.


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Katy Trail Cafe (Sedalia)
 -  + The friendliest service we've ever had. Excellent food at excellent prices.
We frequently ride the trail early in the morning and we always try to make The Katy Trail Cafe our breakfast stop towar...
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Tony & Sharon from Sedalia on 07/04/2008 07:00 AM
The friendliest service we've ever had. Excellent food at excellent prices.

We frequently ride the trail early in the morning and we always try to make The Katy Trail Cafe our breakfast stop toward the end of the ride, omlettes to die for! You have to stop in or your missing out!

 
Tony & Sharon from Sedalia on 07/04/2008 07:00 AM
The friendliest service we've ever had. Excellent food at excellent prices.

We frequently ride the trail early in the morning and we always try to make The Katy Trail Cafe our breakfast stop toward the end of the ride, omlettes to die for! You have to stop in or your missing out!


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trail conditions
 -  + it is july 3rd and we have had a lot of rain in mid-mo. how is the trail from jefferson city to rocheport? other areas?
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it is july 3rd and we have had a lot of rain in mid-mo. how is the trail from jefferson city to rocheport? other areas?


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 -  + A fantastic, quiet, down to earth, home in the country, with great atmosphere, food, accommodations and people. Have Richard pick you up at the trail and enjoy the ride down the hill in the morning. ...
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Jim and Grand daughter Kaitlin from Ballwin, MO on 07/02/2008 08:55 PM
A fantastic, quiet, down to earth, home in the country, with great atmosphere, food, accommodations and people. Have Richard pick you up at the trail and enjoy the ride down the hill in the morning. It gets your legs back quickly. Relax in the hot tub, take a shower, catch lightning bugs, smell the lavender, watch the yellow finches feed, play washers, and swing on the porch swing while looking at the rolling hills. In the morning you will have a fresh, healthy, delicious, home made breakfast that you will not forget. Myrta's Swiss upbringing adds charm to her home atmosphere and food. Highly recommend for a unique and memorable experience that is hard to find anymore.

 
Jim and Grand daughter Kaitlin from Ballwin, MO on 07/02/2008 08:55 PM
A fantastic, quiet, down to earth, home in the country, with great atmosphere, food, accommodations and people. Have Richard pick you up at the trail and enjoy the ride down the hill in the morning. It gets your legs back quickly. Relax in the hot tub, take a shower, catch lightning bugs, smell the lavender, watch the yellow finches feed, play washers, and swing on the porch swing while looking at the rolling hills. In the morning you will have a fresh, healthy, delicious, home made breakfast that you will not forget. Myrta's Swiss upbringing adds charm to her home atmosphere and food. Highly recommend for a unique and memorable experience that is hard to find anymore.


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Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel (Boonville)
 -  + Beautiful rooms at the hotel, food was great and you can't beat the location...right on the trail. Check their website for room specials. We got a great deal. Very accomodating to bicyclists and th...
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Beautiful rooms at the hotel, food was great and you can't beat the location...right on the trail. Check their website for room specials. We got a great deal. Very accomodating to bicyclists and the casino was alot of fun.

 
Anonymous on 06/30/2008 12:29 PM
Beautiful rooms at the hotel, food was great and you can't beat the location...right on the trail. Check their website for room specials. We got a great deal. Very accomodating to bicyclists and the casino was alot of fun.

 
Anonymous on 07/01/2008 04:56 AM
Did everything smell of cigarette smoke like in vegas? That is the only reason why I have not

gone yet.






 
Anonymous on 07/01/2008 04:56 AM
Did everything smell of cigarette smoke like in vegas? That is the only reason why I have not

gone yet.






 
Biker from Farmington, MO on 07/02/2008 11:56 AM
Stayed there recently in a non-smoking room, which was just fine. The casino portion allows smoking. You can smell it a bit in the buffet area, which also allows smoking. There are pros & cons in staying there (and these are just my opinion). CONS: 1) It's got a styrofoam aesthetic to it (Capri is in Europe, not the Caribbean, by the way). 2) It's hard to get someone at the front desk, which is weird. Making reservations wasn't a one-call kinda thing. I had to leave a voice-mail message a few times, to get a couple of my questions answered. 3) Well, I gotta confess. I'm not really a gambler, and it was kinda sad to see how many seniors were throwing away their money with both hands. One at the bar asked, "Any luck?" I said I wasn't really into gambling, and he said, "Good for you. I wish I could stop." Ultra-depressing. 4) The buffet was kind of average, to me. 5) There's no room service either, which was kind of a bummer. 6) Annoying parrot voice announces elevator floors. Bleh! There are plenty of things to commend Isle of Capri, though: 1) It's right on the trail! That alone is worth gold. 2) It's easy to get a taxi. 3) The rooms are bright, cheery, clean, and the shower's got pretty good pressure. Toiletries are great. Coffee's pretty good. 4) And the mediocre buffet? Hey, it's open, easy and accessible, which earns brownie points with me. Food was good enough for this chick! 5) Service was pretty nice, too. The staff are friendly. 6) They let you store your bikes on the premises, also a great thing. I'd probably stay somewhere else again for a different experience, but I salute Isle of Capri for being Katy-friendly. Shoot, maybe I would stay there again.

 
Biker from Farmington, MO on 07/02/2008 11:56 AM
Stayed there recently in a non-smoking room, which was just fine. The casino portion allows smoking. You can smell it a bit in the buffet area, which also allows smoking. There are pros & cons in staying there (and these are just my opinion). CONS: 1) It's got a styrofoam aesthetic to it (Capri is in Europe, not the Caribbean, by the way). 2) It's hard to get someone at the front desk, which is weird. Making reservations wasn't a one-call kinda thing. I had to leave a voice-mail message a few times, to get a couple of my questions answered. 3) Well, I gotta confess. I'm not really a gambler, and it was kinda sad to see how many seniors were throwing away their money with both hands. One at the bar asked, "Any luck?" I said I wasn't really into gambling, and he said, "Good for you. I wish I could stop." Ultra-depressing. 4) The buffet was kind of average, to me. 5) There's no room service either, which was kind of a bummer. 6) Annoying parrot voice announces elevator floors. Bleh! There are plenty of things to commend Isle of Capri, though: 1) It's right on the trail! That alone is worth gold. 2) It's easy to get a taxi. 3) The rooms are bright, cheery, clean, and the shower's got pretty good pressure. Toiletries are great. Coffee's pretty good. 4) And the mediocre buffet? Hey, it's open, easy and accessible, which earns brownie points with me. Food was good enough for this chick! 5) Service was pretty nice, too. The staff are friendly. 6) They let you store your bikes on the premises, also a great thing. I'd probably stay somewhere else again for a different experience, but I salute Isle of Capri for being Katy-friendly. Shoot, maybe I would stay there again.


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Firework Displays
 -  + Thinking about riding a section of the trail the 4th and 5th and I was wondering if anyone knew if there were any fireworks or celebrations in any of the towns along the trail.
Discussion started 06/30/2008 11:29 AM by Cliff - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 07/01/2008 10:20 PM)
Cliff from Edwardsville KS on 06/30/2008 11:29 AM
Thinking about riding a section of the trail the 4th and 5th and I was wondering if anyone knew if there were any fireworks or celebrations in any of the towns along the trail.

 
Anonymous on 07/01/2008 10:20 PM
We live near Jefferson City and they have a fireworks display that is shot off from a barge on the river just in front of the capitol building that can be seen from the North Jefferson trailhead.



Be sure to use a good bug repellant, the mosquitoes have been getting bad - probably due to the flood waters.





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Riding St. Charles end of the trail this weekend--any flooding issues?
 -  + My wife and I will be riding the St. Charles area this weekend, probably out to about Hermann. Any body dealing with flooding issues on the trail?
Discussion started 07/01/2008 08:59 PM by Dav-n-Tip - 0 replies
Dav-n-Tip from Rolla on 07/01/2008 08:59 PM
My wife and I will be riding the St. Charles area this weekend, probably out to about Hermann. Any body dealing with flooding issues on the trail?


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First-timer.
 -  + Just finished an out and back from Defiance to Providence. A wonderful time...Thanks to all who contribute to the forum as I was able to plan well because of it. I knew ahead of time, but will also a...
Discussion started 07/01/2008 01:25 PM by Randy - 1 reply (last reply by Trek at 07/01/2008 02:26 PM)
Randy from Illinois on 07/01/2008 01:25 PM
Just finished an out and back from Defiance to Providence. A wonderful time...Thanks to all who contribute to the forum as I was able to plan well because of it. I knew ahead of time, but will also add that insect repellant and paper money are vital. Also, know the hours of places you want to eat etc.

 
Trek on 07/01/2008 02:26 PM
Yes...paper money is a good thing to have. We've discovered that quarters are pretty handy too when you have to hit up Mr. Vendo! I don't recall the name of the town, but on the Tunnel Hill Trail in Illinois last year there was a soda machine that was the only business open...and it didn't take paper money.


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River Witch Saloon (Augusta)
 -  + Last fall I was riding from Weldon Springs to Marthasville and back. I got as far as Dutzow and was attacked by a dog. I rode my bike to Augusta with two large puncture wounds in my calf, bleeding e...
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Maura from St. Louis on 06/30/2008 06:31 PM
Last fall I was riding from Weldon Springs to Marthasville and back. I got as far as Dutzow and was attacked by a dog. I rode my bike to Augusta with two large puncture wounds in my calf, bleeding extensively. I went into the River Witch Saloon and was treated horribly. I was in tears and asked if I could use the restroom to wash the blood from my wounds which were filthy from the trail. My entire shoe was filled with blood and my wounds were obvious. The bartender told me to go somewhere else further down the street. What a jerk. He was so rude to me. I rode on to Defiance where I was treated for my injury by a very kind shop owner. I will never go to this dump again. Beware!

 
Maura from St. Louis on 06/30/2008 06:31 PM
Last fall I was riding from Weldon Springs to Marthasville and back. I got as far as Dutzow and was attacked by a dog. I rode my bike to Augusta with two large puncture wounds in my calf, bleeding extensively. I went into the River Witch Saloon and was treated horribly. I was in tears and asked if I could use the restroom to wash the blood from my wounds which were filthy from the trail. My entire shoe was filled with blood and my wounds were obvious. The bartender told me to go somewhere else further down the street. What a jerk. He was so rude to me. I rode on to Defiance where I was treated for my injury by a very kind shop owner. I will never go to this dump again. Beware!

 
Anonymous on 07/01/2008 06:56 AM
Them dogs from Deon's bar in Pilot grove are on the lose again. We need to get a posse up and take care of those critters. Have to bolt the door on the bar first to keep the locals in. Can't let those dudes out in main street public.

 
Anonymous on 07/01/2008 06:56 AM
Them dogs from Deon's bar in Pilot grove are on the lose again. We need to get a posse up and take care of those critters. Have to bolt the door on the bar first to keep the locals in. Can't let those dudes out in main street public.

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