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Chris Johnson from Sanger, Texas on 12/10/2007 8:17:47 AM:
A buddy and I are planning a cycling trip on the Katy Trail. We'd like to ride for part of the day and enjoy the company of our wives, who do not ride, for the remainder. Would it be practical for non-cyclists to parallel our travels via roadways and find interesting things to do along the way? Would it be practical for us to meet up at the end of at least most days? Our ideal scenario would probably involve an early start, riding for 4-6 hours, meeting our wives at the daily destination to share the remainder of the afternoon and evening.

Any comments are greatly appreciated.
 
Jsample on 12/10/2007 10:31:38 AM:
I would say yes, depending on how creative your spouses are. If they have a vehicle, they will have a means to go places that are farther away from the trail, thus providing more entertainment and experiences. At the same time, some of the small towns like Hermann, Rocheport, & Booneville, have their own things to offer. I would recommend that you get Brent's book - available on this site. That gives you an idea of towns near the trail and what is available. I would think they could easily find a day's worth of things to do and see in Columbia, Hermann and St. Charles. And you could even consider meeting for lunch and then again later in the day at the place you intend to stay. This site has great recommendations for B&B's. Be aware that many stores and cafes are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Plan accordingly. Good luck. Its great fun.
 
Psychlist on 12/10/2007 1:48:10 PM:
Go for it! Your wives will find lots of things to do (and buy) in the towns that Jsample mentioned, plus Sedalia, Washington, and Augusta. Also, if they like visiting wineries, there are lots of those, from Rocheport all the way to Defiance.
 
GC from Columbia, Mo. on 12/11/2007 7:21:46 AM:
My wife and I did just that in July and I was walking. We met for lunch and at the end of the day. With a vehicle in support, you go farther off the trail in the evenings if you so desire, or back-track. We spent two nights in Hermann.
 
Santana (aka Trek Biker) on 12/11/2007 9:09:06 AM:
But.....why on earth would the wives not ride? Spend a few bucks on a long bike and take 'em with.

Do the math....the potential is there that they'll spend more skip'n from town to town buyin up stuff than the cost of the long bike anyway.
 
Cliff from Edwardsville KS on 12/11/2007 10:26:53 AM:
Chris my wife and I ride together but it would be pretty simple to do what you have in mind. Booneville, Rocheport, Jeff City,Herman, Augusta, and St Charles would provide perfect places for your wives to enjoy the day while you guys are riding. All of them have B&B's, resturants, and different types of shops your wives would enjoy. Each city is unique in it's own way. You can use the info on this site to plan your whole trip. I also agree with Trek, they are going to miss out on a great time riding the trail. It is pretty easy to ride. You can rent bikes at several different stops on the trail so maybe you can talk them into riding a section with you. Have a great ride.
 
Jim from St. Thomas on 12/12/2007 3:55:48 PM:
"Spend a few bucks on a long bike and take 'em with"

Yep......nothin' adds a little spice to your marriage like puttin' your non-cycling spouse's butt on a bicycle seat for 4 days.
 
Trek on 12/13/2007 10:53:58 AM:
Cripes! For only 4 days.....that leaves 361 days to find other ways to spice it up after that ordeal.
 
Jim from St. Thomas on 12/13/2007 4:24:49 PM:
I'm sure that the memory of those 4 days will continue to add "spice" for quite some time.
 
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