The Katy Trail Bike Ride 2007

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Michael Fajen from Savannah, Georgia on 2/12/2007 5:16:02 PM:

This gives you almost no info on the structure of the ride. Where do you stay, where do you eat, how much does it cost, where do you register (if you ride). Eg, here is the Brag website (http://www.brag.org/brag.html). We would like to do the ride but need more info than just the date. Is there a sag wagon? Do we have to tote our tents and stuff. What do we eat?

Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 2/12/2007 9:32:01 PM:

The "DNR Ride" as many call it is a function of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The link below will get you to their website where you can request more information. To my knowledge info about the 2007 ride is yet to be released.

http://www.mostateparks.com/katytrail/2007ride.htm

sbikes from Kansas City on 2/12/2007 10:51:15 PM:

This is not the website for the DNR sponsored bike ride. Here is a link to that website:
http://www.mostateparks.com/katytrail/2007ride.htm. No details are posted yet, but you
can see details/photos from previous year's rides and sign up to receive notification when
details are available for the 2007 ride. This is a site for people to post comments about the
Katy Trail, in general. I encourage you to check out the DNR website and to sign up for the
ride as it is great fun! Sharon

Steve K from Saint Louis on 2/13/2007 12:26:36 AM:

http://www.mostateparks.com/katytrail/2007ride.htm

In reference to the 2007 Ride by DNR, keep your eye on this link for update, and you can also submit your email to get their registration packet. It will have all the info you are looking for. For this ride, all you have to do yourself is ride your bicycle, get luunch somewhere, and pitch your tent. On the last day, I believe that lunch is usually provided also.

DougK from Troy on 2/14/2007 6:00:26 PM:

Are there camping areas along the route that would not normally be there? Is the camper population usually higher at existing campgrounds?

sbikes from Kansas City on 2/14/2007 10:20:25 PM:

DNR sets up camping sites at various locations for the riders and provides the evening meals
and the ever popular shower truck. I would not think the ride would affect the "normal"
camping spots, so long as those are not the spots DNR has chosen for its ride. When the
brochure is out, you will be able to see where the overnights will be and could plan
accordingly if you plan to be on the Trail at the same time the ride is going on. DNR also
provides SAG stops along the route as well as transporting all gear from one overnight locale
to the next. It is a well supported ride.

Jon from Callaway County MO on 2/25/2007 5:55:44 PM:

I have done this ride 2004,2005, and 2006 and it is a great time. Yes there are multiple sag wagons. No you do not have to haul anything you don't want to -- they will truck up to two 50 lb. bags per person. I take way more than I probably need and have never come near the limit.

They feed you breakfast 5 mornings, dinner 4 evenings and a bag lunch the last day (which is always a short ride). You are on your own for dinner Sunday (if you arrive Sunday) and for lunch mon-thur. Vegetarian meals available.

Particulars aren't usually posted on the official DNR page until March, but if you examine the volunteer application you can see the overnights are in Sedaila, Columbia, Mokane and Augusta this year -- though it does not say exact camping location.

Cost was $230 for whole ride last year, up from $220. It's a bargain.

Jon from Callaway County MO on 2/25/2007 6:23:40 PM:

"Are there camping areas along the route that would not normally be there? Is the camper population usually higher at existing campgrounds?" -- so far in my experience, the DNR ride hasn't used any existing campgrounds. When starting in St. Charles you camp in the park. When starting in Clinton, you camp at the fairgrounds there. We have stayed at Liberty Park in Sedalia which is a WONDERFUL facility. We have camped at Les Bougouis vinyard in Rocheport. An abandoned military school in Boonville. A couple of years ago we spent the night in the tiny town of Hartsburg, more than quadrupling the popuation of the town for that night. The fine citizens of Hartsburg allowed us to camp in their yards. The only 'bad' campsites were only bad because there isn't much shade - a ballfield in Marthasville, a schoolyard in Augusta - and I am fortunate enough to like riding early and fast, so I get there in time to get a shady spot for my tent even in those situations. You have to try really hard to have a bad time on this ride. Register early, ridership is limited to around 300 and by June they are turning people away.

MAH from Blue springs, MO on 3/9/2007 8:11:51 PM:

Jon,
Would I be correct in assuming that the two 50lb bag per person includes your camping gear?
thanks

Rick Dee on 5/8/2007 1:35:44 PM:

Never been on the annual ride but here's a hint to a great ride. Park at Kirkwood, MO and take the AMTRAK to Sedalia. Then pedal back to any AMTRAK stop or pedal back to St. Charles. No need to buy books on the Katy just google "Katy Trail" and you'll find B&B's, motel's etc. on the way. Park at the Casino in St. Charles if going all the way. My family does it every summer with great anticipation! Take plenty water/gatorade on hot days, sunglasses and bug spray. Cell phones work most places. Have fun!

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