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Grace from Pittsburgh on 5/9/2020 4:29:05 PM:
Anyone around Rocheport /New Franklin willing to shuttle a rider around the detour? I don’t want to ride on the 40 at all. Too dangerous. I tried the number listed on the website for the shuttle driver in Rocheport but it was not in service. Thanks!

 
Tom Cassell from Tucson on 5/10/2020 12:09:39 PM:
Try Tony at the Bike Stop Cafe in St Charles. He might be traveling out that way on the day that you need transportation.

 
Grace from Pittsburgh on 5/11/2020 11:21:29 AM:
Thank you!

 
Jim from St. Thomas on 5/11/2020 5:44:52 PM:
What date/time do you need to be shuttled? I might be able to help.

 
Grace from Pittsburgh on 5/12/2020 8:03:03 AM:
I was planning for early June but due to some things not being open and traveling unsupported I have moved my trip to the end of August. I’m a planner so I am getting ahead with arrangements. I would love the help if you are available. Thanks!

 
Jim from St. Thomas on 5/13/2020 3:35:43 PM:
Post back here when you get within a few weeks of needing a shuttle. I don’t have a business but I’m retired and if I’m free I’ll run up there and shuttle you.

 
Grace from Pittsburgh on 5/14/2020 5:25:17 AM:
Thank you so much! I sure will! Really appreciate it. I can pay you or give you gift cards.

 
Bill in Houston from Houston on 5/27/2020 3:18:56 PM:
Some people have suggested this as a detour. I have not ridden it, but it looks good.

https://goo.gl/maps/AHn9boRKb18MkupD7

 
Shawn from Kc on 5/27/2020 5:20:21 PM:
The end of the trail before the detour I'd in very bad condition right now.
The mud is 4-6 inches deep and the combo of gravel and mud turns anything caught on your bike into concrete. The hills and highway 40 is dangerous and should be avoided. Only a few drivers even tried to move over and give us any space at all
We ended up walking in the grass instead of Riding. MO state parks 40 highway