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Joe from Tulsa, OK on 6/5/2009 1:17:24 PM:

Im contemplating a summer ride this August with two boys(cousins)...age 13 and 15. Our plan would be to ride from 5am-12noon...everyday to avoid the miserable heat. Our milage breakdown would be 61miles/88miles/51miles/46miles...(all the way downtown to the arch) Anybody have any insight or advice...?

Trek on 6/5/2009 2:11:33 PM:

Unless you just don't like the little fellows....I'd cut the miles back some. For August, 88 miles is a lot of miles in my book. If you think they can average over 12.5 mph go for it though. The trip may be more enjoyable if they had time to stop and check things out abit.

Doug from Bluffton on 6/5/2009 4:46:38 PM:

One other potential problem, depending on whether you are camping or staying indoors, is arrival at your nights lodging. Most places are still cleaning and prepping at that time so you would not be able to get in your rooms. If possible I'd sight see more during the day and do the last ride in early evening. Once the sun is lower the heat is more bearable even if the thermometer doesn't show it.

cunninghamair from O''''Fallon, MO on 6/6/2009 8:51:20 PM:

I agree with cutting back the mileage. The gravel slows you down, about 2 mph. We
usually keep it about 40-50 (we ride longer on the road). If you let your lodging know
you are riding the Katy while making reservations, they should be able to arrange an
early check-in. We rode to Hermann and at first the B&B said we couldn't check in until
4--until I told him we were riding the Katy, then he quickly changed his tune and made
alternate arrangements for us to check in at 11. Our goal is to get in before noon,
shower, eat, nap, eat!

Don't forget B&B's may not serve breakfast that early. We were able to make early
breakfast arrangements while making reservations.

ktytrfan from Hannibal, Mo. on 7/5/2009 6:50:03 PM:

Are the youngsters already riding around 40-45 miles now? If not, I, too, would decrease the mileage some--maybe start at a point a little closer to the St. Louis area if you're just doing one way. Riding the Katy is fun when given enough time to stop, look at some of the great scenery, take some pictures, read some of the points of interest along the way, etc. 13-15 is a great age and one where roads are being decided on in life, too; so make it as enjoyable as possible and ask them what they want from the trip.

Larry from St. Louis on 7/7/2009 8:30:17 AM:

You mentioned "all the way to the Arch." The trail ends in St. Charles. You're still about 30 minutes to Arch by car.

BK from Center,MO on 7/7/2009 11:37:38 AM:

I would agree with cutting down on miles if really enjoy the trail and see some of the sites. Have ridden the 225 miles in 3 days and didn't have time to enjoy the sites. For enjoyment I would add aan additional day and do 40 to 50 milles a day. Allow a little time to enjoy the beauty of the trail. In August the heat and humidity can be very high,plan for this.

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