Channabilly from Channahon, IL on 5/26/2026 5:45:30 PM:
We're in our 60's and this June will be our fourth year in a row riding. We typically do a Clinton drop off and ride to Sedalia, then ride the next day to either Boonville or Rocheport. Day three is Jeff City and four is Hermann. Day five is always a chore because Defiance has been changing and we haven't liked the options. This year, we're riding to Chesterfield. Day six is Machens and back to the truck in St. Charles.
It's all hotels and B&B's for us. Admittedly, we're not the side quest type of people and the ride is more about time together conquering a challenge. For us, the fun is dinners in different places in the evening, walks in the morning and evening and just getting away from the rat race. (There may be a cigar around a fire in there too)
So, six days is certainly doable, but there's not a lot of time for siteseeing. A seven day trip would offer that. Whatever you choose, enjoy!