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Josh from Columbia on 6/2/2008 5:35:49 PM:
is riding the whole trail a good idea? a few frineds and I are planning on riding the whole trail in about a week or less. is there anyone who can gives us tips or packing or camping ideas. are there any stops that are a must? how long would it take a beginner to ride the whole thing? are there any hazards that we should be aware of? what parts of the trail are the hardest?
 
Anonymous on 6/3/2008 4:19:57 PM:
Just figure you will need 20 hours pedaling time to complete the trail if you average 11 miles per hour. Trail is flat. Plenty of places to stay. Go for it. No hazards to be concerned with. Travel as lightly as possible, you will hate the extra weight and stuff after the second day. I would stay in B&B's.
 
Biker from Farmington on 6/4/2008 12:50:19 PM:
Biking the whole trail is an excellent idea. The key is in the planning: Accommodations, weather contingencies, etc. You can definitely do it all in a week. There's so much to see, lots of interesting terrain, architecture. Take a camera, if you can. In particular, it's great being able to spend a night in a special hotel or B&B. In Sedalia (Bothwell Hotel), Rocheport (any B&B), Boonville (B&Bs and hotels), August (B&Bs up the BIG hill) and St. Charles, especially. But, there are plenty of campsites, too.
 
jd from gkc on 6/5/2008 5:45:08 PM:
Four to five days will allow you to enjoy the trail's outdoor nature and wildlife, scenic views, cafes, wineries, local folks, historical sites, other users etc. Some of the B&B's allow camping for a modest fee (study the various sections of this website beforehand if possible). You might want to see the remaining Indain pictograph above the Lewis-Clark bat cave at the 174.4-mile marker, 4-mi south of Rocheport. It's marked. Otherwise, stay near the trail, and do not approach the Missouri River to wade, fish, or wash your hands. Being from Columbia, you know this river has obvious turbulent currents with whirlpools and deep undertows; it's merciless, even to those wearing life-jackets. Still the entire trail is scenic and safe, depending on the user's point of view. Carry extra water on its eastern half. You almost have to do the trail once to know for sure how you want to ride it. Take a small camera. Have fun!
 
Paul from St. Clair on 6/23/2008 11:11:21 AM:
If you are camping or looking for cheap places to stay, don't miss out on the Turner Shelter House in Tebbets. It only cost $5 to stay. There are bunk beds in there and hot showers. It's a nice break from sleeping outside. You will find the key on a telephone pole on the outside. Just make sure you clean up before you leave. You can make reservations ahead of time, but don't have to as long as it is not full, which I can't imagine it would be unless a huge group booked it.
 
trinjboro from Jonesboro, AR on 6/23/2008 11:33:05 AM:
I concur with Paul's comments on the Turner Shelter. I've stayed there on several occasions and found it to be Spartan, but clean and neat. I promise you won't find a better bargain than $5.00 for a bunk and shower. It also has a tv and microwave. Places to eat are limited in Tebbetts, but the bar next door has decent pizza.
 
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