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Clinton Parking
 -  + Need a recommendation where to leave my car for 5 days in Clinton.

Don't feel comfortable leaving it at the rail parking that long.
Discussion started 04/27/2008 09:54 AM - 2 replies (last reply by JD at 05/01/2008 09:19 PM)
Anonymous on 04/27/2008 09:54 AM
Need a recommendation where to leave my car for 5 days in Clinton.



Don't feel comfortable leaving it at the rail parking that long.

 
Crash from Kansas City on 04/29/2008 11:09 AM
You can park you car across the street from the Clinton trailhead. There is a recreational or senior center, of some sort. They allow parking in the lot. It is paved and well lit.

 
JD from GKC on 05/01/2008 09:19 PM
Click on "search" in the line menu above, then scroll down to the quick-category serach box. Plug in "parking" and "Clinton," then search again. Instructions for parking at the community center are given at its listing. You can leave your vehicle/personal info at the front desk, or call it in ahead of time. Trail riders generally park on the west side of the lot where where the police can patrol it.


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Mokane Market (Mokane)
 -  + I think this place has gone the way of the buffalo. It was boarded up when we went though.
Discussion started 04/29/2007 09:33 PM by Jeff - 3 replies (last reply by Carl Belken at 04/30/2008 01:24 PM)
Jeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:33 PM
I think this place has gone the way of the buffalo. It was boarded up when we went though.

 
Jeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:33 PM
I think this place has gone the way of the buffalo. It was boarded up when we went though.

 
Michele on 07/10/2007 12:15 PM
I just called to day and spoke with a live person who says they are open every day of the week except new years day, from 7 am to 8 pm.

 
Michele on 07/10/2007 12:15 PM
I just called to day and spoke with a live person who says they are open every day of the week except new years day, from 7 am to 8 pm.

 
Lori on 03/30/2008 01:19 PM
Unless it was the great flood of the early 90s, i don't think you were looking at the right building. This place is always open. The folks in Mokane are friendly.

 
Lori on 03/30/2008 01:19 PM
Unless it was the great flood of the early 90s, i don't think you were looking at the right building. This place is always open. The folks in Mokane are friendly.

 
Carl Belken from Mokane on 04/30/2008 01:24 PM
I think you mistook either the Mokane Lions Club building or the Masonic Lodge for the Mokane Market. The windows are boarded because it is faster,easier,and cheaper that way to clean up after a flood. All you have to do with a boarded up window is clean it, let it dry, and finish with a fresh coat of paint. We prefer KILZ paint due to it's long life.



When the water is up people like to come and play in the water with their boats. The wake from the boats will break the windows out. Once the windows are broken the action from the wake is intensified inside the building. If you have things up off the floor inside and they are a few inches above water, the wake from a boat will knock them off or get them wet.



The Mokane Market is the only business in town that does not have at least a few of it's windows boarded. It's located in the next block up from the Mokane Bar and Grill and just across the street from the Masonic Lodge.



I'm well familiar with the floods. I was the Mokane Lions Club Secretary for ten years. I dealt with both clean-up and paperwork with the government. Almost all of our clean-up is done by unpaid volunteers otherwise the club would have ceased to exist years ago. What you get from the government after a flood is usually not enough to repair what has been damaged unless you do the work yourself.








 
Carl Belken from Mokane on 04/30/2008 01:24 PM
I think you mistook either the Mokane Lions Club building or the Masonic Lodge for the Mokane Market. The windows are boarded because it is faster,easier,and cheaper that way to clean up after a flood. All you have to do with a boarded up window is clean it, let it dry, and finish with a fresh coat of paint. We prefer KILZ paint due to it's long life.



When the water is up people like to come and play in the water with their boats. The wake from the boats will break the windows out. Once the windows are broken the action from the wake is intensified inside the building. If you have things up off the floor inside and they are a few inches above water, the wake from a boat will knock them off or get them wet.



The Mokane Market is the only business in town that does not have at least a few of it's windows boarded. It's located in the next block up from the Mokane Bar and Grill and just across the street from the Masonic Lodge.



I'm well familiar with the floods. I was the Mokane Lions Club Secretary for ten years. I dealt with both clean-up and paperwork with the government. Almost all of our clean-up is done by unpaid volunteers otherwise the club would have ceased to exist years ago. What you get from the government after a flood is usually not enough to repair what has been damaged unless you do the work yourself.









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Boonville Lodging
 -  + I remember there being a thread on here at one point about some kind of shortcut in Boonville to a local motel, but can't seem to find it. I'm looking for alternatives to the casino and B&Bs in downt...
Discussion started 04/27/2008 03:40 PM by Ken - 4 replies (last reply by Trek at 04/29/2008 01:41 PM)
Ken from St. Charles on 04/27/2008 03:40 PM
I remember there being a thread on here at one point about some kind of shortcut in Boonville to a local motel, but can't seem to find it. I'm looking for alternatives to the casino and B&Bs in downtown Boonville? Can someone help me with this?

 
Stevie from Saint Louis on 04/27/2008 08:46 PM
I believe this is what you are referring too. I do recall a more recent post on this, but I couldn't find it either. Not being familar with Boonville myself, I would make a Google map of this area in case I got lost:



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If you are riding east to west on the Katy, after you pass the depot in Booneville you will pass through a long stretch of residential district, up a grade for quite a ways and through a small tunnel under a roadway. It's probably 4-5 miles from the depot to the Comfort Inn.



There is a clearing on your left side near mile post #194. A trail through the clearing leads to the Fuqua Homes manufacturing plant. Somewhat confusing there......but, ride through their parking lot toward the south and onto the blacktop road....it will lead you to the Comfort Inn (about a mile) which will be on your right with a truckstop on your left.



We have found the Comfort Inn staff to be very friendly and accomodating. No problem taking your bikes to your room or leaving your car in their parking lot for a few days while you are on the trail.



Enjoy your trip!

- posted 6/29/2005 8:56:48 AM by Trek Biker , St. Joseph, MO>>

 
gc from Columbia, Mo. on 04/28/2008 07:15 AM
As for lodging in downtown Boonville, don't forget the Hotel Frederick.

 
Parris Johnson from Boonville, Mo on 04/29/2008 01:16 PM
The Hotel Frederick is the place to stay in Boonville. Great rooms, free wi-fi, complimentary continental breakfast, bike storage and $20 discount on rooms for trail riders. Located across from the trail where it crosses the Boonslick Bridge. Glenn's Cafe and a wonderful lobby bar makes this hotel a great stop for trailriders.

 
Trek on 04/29/2008 01:41 PM
We have stayed at the Hotel Frederick and most likely will return. The only drawback is the lack of a pool if you're looking to take a dip after a long summer day on the trail. It is though a very nice place with a fantastic asset in Glenn's Cafe. Its nice to skim a few bucks from the casino down the street and then hit the trail just out the front door the next morning.


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Dog friendly lodging on Katy Trail
 -  + After much research, I will share what I have learned with others interested in pet friendly
lodging along the Katy Trail. In Defiance the Das Gast Haus Nadler (636-987-2200) will
accept a well...
Discussion started 04/24/2008 06:35 PM by Sandra - 2 replies (last reply by Trek at 04/29/2008 01:36 PM)
Sandra from Salida, CO on 04/24/2008 06:35 PM
After much research, I will share what I have learned with others interested in pet friendly

lodging along the Katy Trail. In Defiance the Das Gast Haus Nadler (636-987-2200) will

accept a well behaved dog. Parsons House B&B (636-798-2222) has an outdoor kennel

to accomodate a dog.



In the Marthasville, Peers area, Heaven on Earth B&B (636-433-2511) has nicely

appointed cabins and agreed to accept a dog. Concord Hill B&B

(636-782-2042)agreed to accept a rescue

dog.



In the McKittrick area, Penrod's View Guest House (573-486-2585) was very

accomodating and offers shuttle service into Herman for an evening meal.

In Blufton, Rendleman Home B&B (573-236-4575) likes dogs and was willing to

accomodate because no other guests were present.



In Tebbetts the hostel will allow the dog under the bunk.



In Jefferson City Motel 6 accepts pets and the Checker cab (573-636-7101)will take you and bikes there.



Comfort Inn in Boonville emailed me the following: Comfort Inn, Boonville accomodates

small dogs (under 25 Lbs) at a nominal charge of $10/night when the pet is accompanied

by the owner in the same room. Our hotel is conveniently located off I-70 @ Exit # 101

and within 1 mile from the Katy Trail service exit located between mileposts 194 and 195

in Boonville, Mo.



Some of these places may have been willing to accomodate me and my dog because the dog is a rescue dog, highly trained, very disciplined and well behaved and because I was travelling mid week and prior to the heavy tourist season. There were not a lot of other

guests to consider. I very much appreciated all the B&B's willingness to consider accomodating me as I am a "senior citizen" and unable to ride off the trail and add exta miles to a day's ride to find lodging. SS Salida, CO.

 
Parris Johnson from Boonville, Mo on 04/29/2008 01:20 PM
The Hotel Frederick will accept dogs and has a $25 pet fee. Located in Boonville at the foot of the Boonslick Bridge on the southeast side of Main St

 
Trek on 04/29/2008 01:36 PM
Do you segregate "pet rooms" from the other rooms? Some folks don't do well with pet dander induced allergies.


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road or mtn. bike?
 -  + My brother and I are planning a trip on the Trail for fall and have heard mixed reports on whether to road or mtn. bike the Trail.

Any suggestions? experiences?

Thanks for the help.
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Discussion started 03/21/2008 09:45 PM by Sie - 11 replies (last reply by Gary at 04/29/2008 08:09 AM)
Sie from Carson City, NV on 03/21/2008 09:45 PM
My brother and I are planning a trip on the Trail for fall and have heard mixed reports on whether to road or mtn. bike the Trail.



Any suggestions? experiences?



Thanks for the help.



Sue Griffith

 
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 03/22/2008 01:13 PM
I think the most ideal is a "hydrid" bike or a similar cross between a mountain and a road bike. We ride hybrids when on trails and reserve the Santana longbike for the road for which it was designed.

 
trinjboro from Jonesboro, AR on 03/24/2008 03:07 PM
I've ridden the trail on both a road and a mountain bike. The trail's surface is fine for a road bike if you don't get a soaking rain. A mountain bike is slower, but is better if it rains and the trail's surface turns mushy. Trek Biker is right, if you have access to a hybrid it's the ideal bike for the KATY.

 
dale cannon from lawrence kansas on 03/28/2008 08:36 AM
ROAD OR MOUNTAIN- Q RESPONSE-depends on your ride style....like to go slower and in no hurry to get to the next town...use mountain bike....like to go fast and get to next town faster use road bike-*some road bikes can take a 700x32c tires or at least a (700x28c.)this is the size most riders talk about. Trains do not do hills. and the trail is for most conversation kind of flat it can be ridden on both. If it rains you are in trouble with the (speed thing) on both. I have drafted a road bike at around 18 mph with my mountain bike. I could (not) have PULLED that speed with my mountain bike. If a great rider is a CAT 1 Then I am around a CAT 7 or 8 FAST/SLOW-I always think about going fast end up going slow-...cleated with a good spin and little power. HYBIRD is probaly best but anything beats walking the thing. I have seen everything on this trail--E-BIKES-recumbents-side by side tandams-foldup bikes with 20 inch wheels -old 3 speeds-single speeds ,lots of Mr. (Huffyheavys ) and everything in between. Most of the go slow is from the road not the wind like on a road bike. That may point to tires again. A 26x1.50 mountain tires are about the same as a hybire 700x38c..close enough for goverment work as we say. Wheels are heavy on entry mountain bikes but get lighter as the quality level going up. Cheap HYBIRDS (entry level will most likely have a heavy wheel. ANY THINGS BETTER THAN WALKEN ...enjoy ya will. see ya says old Dale

 
pr on 03/29/2008 08:06 AM
cyclocross works well too.

 
Sandra from Salida, CO on 04/09/2008 11:36 PM
I just road 40 miles on the Katy with an old Raleigh 3 speed pulling a child carrier. I averaged 6 mph and found the riding comfortable and the pedaling not difficult. It had rained heavily before the ride but the trail was not mushy - a few puddles which could be avoided. Hope this helps. Sandra

 
JI from Buffalo, IL on 04/14/2008 02:01 PM
I would definitely suggest a mountain bike or hybrid. In the fall there are a lot of hedge apples and other debris on the road which is rough on a bikes tires and dangerous for a road bike. We've ridden the trail in the spring and the fall and have found washouts, gravel and grade changes when you cross roads that would be more difficult for a road bike. Road bikes are faster but why do you want to go fast on the trail? Take your time and enjoy it. It's worth it.

 
cove on 04/15/2008 04:41 PM
Wouldn't do it on a road bike. Some people have had on problem on a road bike, but I wouldn't take the chance. Always use my hybrid, no problems and is much more forgiving for ruts and avoiding flats. Try to stay with the lightest weight hybrid you can afford if you don't already own one.

 
ElToro on 04/20/2008 08:58 PM
I have had the opportunity to ride the trail on numerous occassions - including end to end - and I think the style of bike matters not.



I think size of tire is a much more important bit of information to consider. It is a very personal choice. I personally like the 700 x 32 on my cyclocross bike...I frankly think it a wonderful compromise for trails like the KATY...



In addition, I have ridden alot on the trail with a buddy who only owns a road bike and he has never had problems, even during/after a hard rain.



Just my 2 cents.






 
Ron from Wyoming on 04/24/2008 04:36 PM
I ride the trail end-to-end every summer. I carry camping gear in my panniers and camp every night. I ride a mountain bike with narrow, smooth tires. They work great! I love my road bike, but it would be uncomfortable (and probably unsuitable) on the trail.

 
murf from Jefferson City on 04/25/2008 06:52 PM
You'll get a much better view with a hybrid or mountain bike. Or even better with a recumbent. That does add to the enjoyment of the trail.

 
Gary from Twin Lakes, IN on 04/29/2008 08:09 AM
My wife just completed 130 mile trip on the Katy Trail April 7 - 11, 2008. She was on her road bike with 27 x 1 1/4" IRC Road Winner DURO II tires. These are kevlar belted tires. No flats and no problems. In 2004 we rode from Clinton to St. Charles on the same tires mounted on road bikes with no problems at all. Compared to some other rail trails we've done, the Katy Trail is very hard packed. In 2004 we rode one day on the trail in heavy rain. The trail got a little mushy and was pretty sloppy. We had fenders on our bikes and kept quite a bit cleaner than those in our group without fenders.


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Wild on the Katy (DNR) Bike Ride 2007
 -  + When is Wild on the Katy 2008?
Discussion started 04/25/2008 05:57 PM by John Pyatt - 1 reply (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 04/28/2008 05:17 AM)
John Pyatt from Alliance Nebraska on 04/25/2008 05:57 PM
When is Wild on the Katy 2008?

 
Ray (webmaster) on 04/28/2008 05:17 AM
June 16-20. This year they're calling it "Ride West"


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Best Value Inn Summit Plaza (N. Jefferson)
 -  + Guy behind front desk was not friendly at all. Hotel was clean, at least. I would never stay here again, though. As far as I can tell, the guy who was behind the front desk was the owner, because h...
Discussion started 04/25/2008 12:02 AM by C - 1 reply (last reply by DougK at 04/27/2008 10:12 PM)
C from St Louis on 04/25/2008 12:02 AM
Guy behind front desk was not friendly at all. Hotel was clean, at least. I would never stay here again, though. As far as I can tell, the guy who was behind the front desk was the owner, because he was working during my entire 2 day stay and I didn't see any other employees. There is no excuse for being rude to PAYING customers. Ironically, he has postcards and thank you cards from appreciative guests all over his front desk. Maybe he had been nice to some folks, but he was the most unfriendly person I have ever encountered at a hotel. He'll never get another dime from me if I ever go back to the area.

 
C from St Louis on 04/25/2008 12:02 AM
Guy behind front desk was not friendly at all. Hotel was clean, at least. I would never stay here again, though. As far as I can tell, the guy who was behind the front desk was the owner, because he was working during my entire 2 day stay and I didn't see any other employees. There is no excuse for being rude to PAYING customers. Ironically, he has postcards and thank you cards from appreciative guests all over his front desk. Maybe he had been nice to some folks, but he was the most unfriendly person I have ever encountered at a hotel. He'll never get another dime from me if I ever go back to the area.

 
DougK from Troy on 04/27/2008 10:12 PM
I didn't have a good experience there either. I thought I may have just caught the guy in a bad mood, but it did come with a free ride to and from the trail head.

 
DougK from Troy on 04/27/2008 10:12 PM
I didn't have a good experience there either. I thought I may have just caught the guy in a bad mood, but it did come with a free ride to and from the trail head.


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Lucy's Bar & Grill (McBaine)
 -  + Not much more to add... a great place to take a break and get some hot food. And yes, the cheeseburgers are quite wonderful. $4.75 for a filling meal.
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Not much more to add... a great place to take a break and get some hot food. And yes, the cheeseburgers are quite wonderful. $4.75 for a filling meal.

 
Brian (RailstoRuin) on 04/27/2008 02:57 PM
Not much more to add... a great place to take a break and get some hot food. And yes, the cheeseburgers are quite wonderful. $4.75 for a filling meal.


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biking from kirkwood train station to St Charles trailhead
 -  + Is is possible to ride our bikes from the Kirkwood train station to St Charles trailhead? Is it doable? How far? Thanks in advance!
Discussion started 04/09/2008 08:30 PM by debvoorst - 2 replies (last reply by anonymous at 04/27/2008 09:51 AM)
debvoorst from Grand Rapids MI on 04/09/2008 08:30 PM
Is is possible to ride our bikes from the Kirkwood train station to St Charles trailhead? Is it doable? How far? Thanks in advance!

 
Crash from Kansas City on 04/26/2008 09:58 PM
here is the links with directions to and from the Amtrack Station



http://www.bikekatytrail.com/kirkwood.asp


 
Anonymous on 04/27/2008 09:51 AM
Not sure where you are getting on the train, but as an alternate I would consider going to the to the Dutzow/Washington train stop and biking back or to St. Charles. Just a few more miles than Kirkwood and you avoid all the Big city traffic and confusion and it hard to get lost on the Katy.


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Meyer's Hilltop Farm B&B
 -  + My wife and I stayed at Meyer's Hilltop Farm B&B in McKittrick on April 23 and we would highly recommend it. Maggie and Eldon were gracious hosts and Maggies "Cyclist" breakfast was as good as it get...
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abqhudson from Albuquerque, NM on 04/25/2008 04:33 PM
My wife and I stayed at Meyer's Hilltop Farm B&B in McKittrick on April 23 and we would highly recommend it. Maggie and Eldon were gracious hosts and Maggies "Cyclist" breakfast was as good as it gets.

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dogs on Katy trail
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can I bike with my dog along the trail as long as he is on a leash??
Discussion started 04/25/2008 12:37 AM by sg - 1 reply (last reply by Trek Biker at 04/25/2008 09:30 AM)
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can I bike with my dog along the trail as long as he is on a leash??

 
Trek Biker on 04/25/2008 09:30 AM
From the DNR website about the Katy:

KEEP PETS ON LEASH. Unleashed pets can be annoying to other trail users and adjoining landowners.


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Benefit Ride
 -  + My friend and I are participating in a benefit bike ride I have organized to support an organization called World Bicycle Relief. We are starting in Iowa, and riding down to KC and catching the Katy t...
Discussion started 04/24/2008 09:33 PM by Caleb Maupin - 0 replies
Caleb Maupin on 04/24/2008 09:33 PM
My friend and I are participating in a benefit bike ride I have organized to support an organization called World Bicycle Relief. We are starting in Iowa, and riding down to KC and catching the Katy trail all the way to St. Louis. I have heard there is a way to get off the trail and catch a train in St. Louis back to the KC area. What is the best route (detailed please) to get off the trail and to the train depot. Also, if there ANYONE would like to help out this cause and ride with us, and also help get donations with us, that would awesome! Please let me know if you'd like to. Thanks a lot!!


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Riding companion(s) for Ride West KATY Trail Ride 2008
 -  + I plan on doing the Ride West KATY Trail Ride 2008 coming up in mid June and I am looking for riding companion(s). I did the ride two years ago with my son, but, he will not be able to make it this y...
Discussion started 04/24/2008 10:15 AM by johnc - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 04/24/2008 11:22 AM)
johnc from 30 miles north of Columbia on 04/24/2008 10:15 AM
I plan on doing the Ride West KATY Trail Ride 2008 coming up in mid June and I am looking for riding companion(s). I did the ride two years ago with my son, but, he will not be able to make it this year. It was definitly easier to ride with him and share the lead (draft) with him. I am not interested in racing through the ride, rather, ride at a reasonable speed and enjoy the trip. Anyone interested, please let me know. johnc@mcmsys.com Also, for your info, my wife will be a SAG volenteer.

 
Anonymous on 04/24/2008 11:22 AM
Won't there be 299 others there to ride with?


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2008 Katy Trail Ride
 -  + My friend and I are thinking about going on the DNR 2008 Katy Trail Ride. Could someone
tell us what this ride is like and what to expect? Thanks for your advice in advance.


Discussion started 04/23/2008 08:31 PM by Kenny - 2 replies (last reply by brad at 04/24/2008 10:09 AM)
Kenny from Drexel, Missouri on 04/23/2008 08:31 PM
My friend and I are thinking about going on the DNR 2008 Katy Trail Ride. Could someone

tell us what this ride is like and what to expect? Thanks for your advice in advance.




 
Anonymous on 04/23/2008 09:38 PM
I did the ride last year. Here is a link to the ride journal and photos: http://mostateparks.com/katytrail/2007ride.htm



I found the ride to be enjoyable. Some days were easy, others were a little challenging. The food was acceptable to very good. The evening entertainment was not as good (in my opinion - I don't mean to knock the efforts of those who worked so hard.) The weather was very good the first 3 days, and hot and humid the last 2.



When I crashed and scraped myself up, help was quick to arrive. And another rider gave up a spare tire so I could finish the last day.



Good scenery, good campsites, and if you like to socialize, lots of people to talk to. I thought it was a good deal and I enjoyed it more than when I made solo Katy trips in previous years. I'll probably do it again in a couple years.

 
brad from st louis on 04/24/2008 10:09 AM
And I forgot to add: The shower truck is great!


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How soggy are the trails...
 -  + With all this rain, was wondering if anyone has been out on the trail and how soggy it may be. We're thinking of a 2 day ride this Mon-Tues so any info re trail conditions between Sedalia - Jeff City ...
Discussion started 04/12/2008 07:38 PM by MAH - 1 reply (last reply by EM at 04/22/2008 12:35 PM)
MAH from Blue Springs, MO on 04/12/2008 07:38 PM
With all this rain, was wondering if anyone has been out on the trail and how soggy it may be. We're thinking of a 2 day ride this Mon-Tues so any info re trail conditions between Sedalia - Jeff City would be helpful.

Thanks!

 
EM from Milwaukee, WI on 04/22/2008 12:35 PM
I rode Jefferson City to Sedalia in mid-April and was surprised at how good the surface was; no puddles or mud!

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