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Janine on 8/11/2012 9:03:17 PM:
There is a stretch right before Black Walnut(outside of St. Charles) which apparently is strewn with small thorns from some plant. Of the 14 riders I spoke to on 8/11, 13 had flats. My husband and I had 3 flats between us. Suggest avoiding this area unless you like to change tires or walk.
 
Anonymous on 8/15/2012 9:07:44 PM:
Ditto to this comment. I was told that the "thorns" are actually a part of the walnut husk that holds the walnut within. everything else rots or is carried away leaving the small spike looking thorn that easily punctures your tube. I found about half a dozen in my front tire after I got home. Thankfully I had self sealing tubes and made it all the way back to St. Charles (10 mi)
 
Anonymous on 9/10/2012 10:00:15 AM:
Same here, ended up with 2 flat tires.
 
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 9/10/2012 11:07:25 AM:
We plan to ride the St. Charles to Machens section this Saturday. Have new tires with 'puncture protection', spare tubes, patches, CO2 inflater, and a pump. Wish us luck!
 
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