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225 Katy Through Ride in 1 Day, Who's Up For it?


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Eric Stechmann from MO on 5/1/2007 9:11:48 PM:
Not for the novices, who would like to join me on a Katy Road Bike through-ride finishing the entire trail in just 1 day? This is doable, but will require a group of at least 4 experienced road-bike riders, and other logistical considerations. Sun up to sun down, paced around 25 mph. I am in the Columbia, Jefferson City area. presidenteric@gmail.com

 
Chuck from Grain Valley on 5/2/2007 10:41:47 AM:
My son-in-law completed the trial last year in 3 days......he a two other very experienced riders stated they would much rather do the trail in 4 days.......GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!! I heard that there is a guy in Clinton that completed it in 1 day.....do not know his name...........Chuck

 
MLH from Overland Park KS on 5/2/2007 11:28:18 PM:
Sam Baugh from Clinton and a group of three triathletes from the St. Louis area have completed the trail in less than 24 hours. Others have expressed plans for such on this forum but I don't recall anyone else actually pulling it off. Brutal.

 
Jason from Huntsville, AL on 5/3/2007 9:49:55 AM:
I am all for doing things that are extraordinary such as this. My only concern is that if you average 25mph, chances are, you will make a lot of people mad along the way by riding so fast. I can tell you from our 283 miles on the trail last year that there are a LOT of places you will have to slow down, stop, yield to other people, etc etc. If you do the ride, just try and be mindful of the fact that 95% of the other people on the trail are there to ride at 10mph, enjoy the scenery, and have a good time. Good luck...it will be a tough ride!