Katy trail in 2 Days? Anyone done it?

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Shane from Chesterfield, Mo on 11/9/2006 10:17:31 AM:

I am sure it has been done in even less time than that but I plan on crunching it out this weekend 11/10 to 11/11 and wanted to hear any other riders input. I plan on having to hump it out about 115 miles the first day to jefferson city. Then on the second day to St charles.
I am looking to get input from other riders. anything about the trek, average miles per hour, and helpful info.
Thanks,
Shane

Arkie from Fort Smith on 11/9/2006 10:46:26 AM:

It has been done in less than 24 hours. It is easily doable in 3 days. Trail conditions will be critical. Given all of the rain of late you will have to deal with some really crappy conditions at some locales and that will cut down your velocity. That in combination with the time change will keep you humping. Have fun.

Jason from Huntsville, AL on 11/9/2006 2:12:12 PM:

A lot of it depends on how strong of a rider you are and the conditions. I thought that I was in really good shape but when we did the trail, it was tougher than we thought. The heat, wind, and trail condition made us average around 10-11mph. We had some gear, but nothing crazy. Riding on the gravel is not at all like riding on the pavement. Our longest day was 75 miles and it took us (taking our time) from 7am to about 5pm. You will definitely have to go fast and take little to no breaks. Even if you average 17 (which would be a fast pace), the riding time would be almost 7 hours. The trail is beautiful and you will miss a lot going that fast, but to each his own. Good luck and let us know how you do!

savage24 from KC,MO on 11/9/2006 11:31:14 PM:

If I had any desire to ride the Katy in two days (I don't!) I would want to do it when the weather is warmer and the daylight hours are longer. Covering 115 miles this time of year sounds uncomfortable and stressful to me. If you go this weekend, you might consider wearing some 'blaze orange'. Don't be alarmed by the gun shots, it is just opening weekend of the firearms deer season!

Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 11/10/2006 8:03:29 AM:

And a good point that is!

We often ride the Steamboat Trace which is maintained by Nemaha county government in Nebraska. It was once rail service hauling coal for the Nebraska Public Power District from Nebraska City to the power plant south of Brownville.

The Steamboat Trace is posted as closed during Nebraska deer firearms season.

J&K from Drexel MO on 11/10/2006 10:27:13 AM:

I know the weather was VERY warm this week in MO. Not to discourage you, but have you read the forecast for THIS weekend in mid MO? Two day ride in that sounds crazy to me! Good luck! :)

El Toro on 11/23/2006 8:34:34 AM:

Did you get the Trail done in 2 days?

I did it in three in mid-October with day one being 114 miles from Clinton to Hartsburg. Took it easy on day two with a 50 miler to Rheinland and finished up with 67 to St. Charles on day 3.

It got me thinking about a day 2 ride. In my opinion, day one would be the hardest as the route is toughest from Clinton to Booneville (in my opinion).

Good luck - have fun!

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