Experience with a Townie 21 (or something similar) Bicycle on the Katy

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Maria from Brighton, MI on 9/13/2009 12:11:15 AM:

Hi, My husband and I are planning a nine day trip on the trail in mid October to celebrate or 25th wedding anniversary. This will be our first time on the Katy, and our first on a multi day bike trip. We are planning to stay in B&B's along the way and travel between 25 - 32 miles per day. My question is, would it be ok to ride my Electra Townie 21 speed cruiser bike? (I love this bike and do ride it at home, several times a week, 15 - 20 miles at a time.) Has anyone had any experiences with these types of bikes on the Katy? Also any advise for us novices?

Anonymous on 9/13/2009 9:40:36 AM:

Taking 9 days and doing 25 miles a day you should be fine on that bike. Enjoy the trail.

Paulie from Knoxville on 9/13/2009 2:42:03 PM:

The Townie is a tank(very heavy) and will be even heavier if your carrying 9 days of gear. Even with that said, if that's what your comfortable on I think that's what you should ride. Your bike will have no trouble with the terrain.

Have a safe trip,

Paulie

Maria from Brighton, MI on 9/13/2009 3:51:35 PM:

Thanks for the replies! I'm glad to hear that your think that my Townie will be able to handle the trail. Since buying a new bike isn't really in the picture right now, my choices are limited to the bikes I already won. (a Townie 21 and a Del Sol Lxi 6.1)
I really do prefer the townie for comfort. My wonderful hubby will be carrying the bulk of our gear, so I'm not too concerned about the aditional weight. :-)

Ron from Portland, Mo on 9/13/2009 7:41:15 PM:

Your Townie will be fine for the trail. I have ridden the complete trail twice on mine and as far as I'm concerned it is the perfect bike for it! Ron

Maria from Brighton, MI on 9/14/2009 11:29:55 AM:

Thanks Ron. I'm so glad to hear that!

Cathy from Jefferson City on 9/14/2009 10:55:48 PM:

My daughter and I went from Rocheport to St. Charles in July. My husband (who doesn't care for biking) was our support in our car. For us, going about 25 miles a day was ideal. You should do fine going 25-32 miles a day. I suggest you use this website to book your stays in B&Bs now. We enjoyed eating at places along the trail. If you plan your trip, and bring back-up food for when there is not a restaurant or place to eat, you'll do fine.

Mike T from Kearney, Nebraska on 9/15/2009 2:06:12 PM:

My wife and I rode the trail earlier this year on similar bikes for our 25th. It was great. You will have no problems.

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