FKT attempt for RIT+KT
DonFondo from Shawnee, KS on 09/08/2025 11:23 AM:
My brother-in-law and I are attempting to ride from the RIT Stadium trailhead in KC to the Eastern Terminus of the KT in Machens later this month, approximately 300mi, in under 24hrs. Despite searching online I cannot find any instances of others doing this ride.
Does anyone here know of another rider or team that has completed the RIT+KT in under 24hrs?
Thanks!
KatyFlyer from Boonville on 09/09/2025 02:21 AM:
Entirely possible. It depends on who you are, but a group did the 240 miles in about 12.5 hours, a mere mortal like myself did it a dozen years ago in 24. So if you're in a group and are just little faster than me, its theoretically in range. That said, I am totally unfamiliar with any routes not on the trail. (by "mortal" I mean never ran a marathon in under 3 hours, and never ran a mile in under 4 minutes) Its a fun idea, hope to hear how it goes!
Rock Island Trail Stadium Parking in Raytown
Anonymous on 07/29/2024 06:08 PM:
Hello! Can you leave your car overnight as this parking place. I'd like to leave it there for 4 nights Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 while we ride the Katy Trail all the way one way. If I can do this, is there a cost? Also, would it be safe leaving it there? Are there cameras in the parking lot? Thanks for any help!
Monkey man from Kc on 07/30/2024 09:16 AM:
Not very safe at all to leave your car there for 4 days. Maybe take the Amtrak to kc or Lee summit then ride back. Lee summit would be a better place to park if you are going to drive. Maybe see if the Lee Summit Amtrak station has long term parking?
Monkey man from Kc on 07/30/2024 10:25 AM:
On second thought…..you should just drive to Pleasant Hill and start there. Anything north of there you will have to contend with “the Greenwood gap”. Where the Rock Island trail disappears for 7 miles. You would be taking city streets, otherwise. Pleasant Hill is likely much safer than anything north of there.
Mark from Lee's Summit on 07/30/2024 11:07 PM:
The long term parking in Downtown Lee's Summit by the Amtrak station is located at 204 SW Market Street. I always let the police know when I leave a car for several days so they can keep an eye out, but that area of Downtown Lee's Summit is very safe. The Rock Island Trail is not far from Downtown Lee's Summit and there are several good low traffic routes that utilize sidewalk trails or bike lanes for most of the distance to the Rock Island Trail. As was previously mentioned, there are also multiple options for getting across the 8 mile Greenwood Gap to where the long distance Rock Island Trail picks up in Pleasant Hill.
Anonymous on 08/02/2024 03:12 PM:
Thanks, Monkey & Mark!