Doug from Bluffton on 6/15/2009 10:13:38 PM:
It seems like most people ride west to east. There are two main reasons for this. Quoting Norm here: Elevation and prevailing winds. For most of its length the trail runs along the Missouri river and as the river drops approximately one foot per mile so does the trail. For all practical purposes this doesn't mean much to a rider. As to the wind, when you are out there on the trail you will often be fighting what seems to be a strong headwind and the oncoming riders will ask if you are enjoying the tailwind! A meteorologist might offer a convincing argument for the best chance of a tailwind in the river bottom but it seems like it blows into your face and up your back within a few pedal strokes. So, to answer your original questions; absolutely and east, no, west, no.... Glad to have been of help.