Biking the Trail Solo

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April from St. Louis on 12/9/2009 7:36:50 PM:

Has any woman biked the entire length solo? I'm a senior and am considering doing so next summer. Can't find any friends who are interested. That's okay because I enjoy my own company but is the trail safe for a single woman?

Jim from St. Thomas on 12/10/2009 7:45:24 AM:

I don't think a single woman rider would be any less safe than a male single rider. Riding solo always entails a little more risk - mostly from equipment failures. I say go for it and have fun.

Arkie on 12/11/2009 8:34:39 PM:

I had a friend from California do the through trip last fall and she was very comfortable. She didn't experience any grief and made a number of friends along the way.

Gary near Tebbetts from Tebbetts, MO on 12/11/2009 9:20:10 PM:

You might want to check out the annual Department of Natural Resources (DNR) group bike ride. They do a good job of planning out the trip, provide SAG support, and you definitely would not be alone.

jd from gkc on 12/12/2009 1:36:52 PM:

I've seen many solo females riding various sections of the trail. And, according to several past posts on this site, several have also done it solo from end to end.
You might carry a self-defence mechanism of some kind tho, like, pepper spray. Sometimes a dog or two can be a small problem. Take a camera, too. Good luck!

Anonymous on 12/14/2009 8:14:11 AM:

Go girl.. Shouldn't be a problem.. Be sure you have good tubes recommended by your bike shop for the ride.. You will do fine...

Gene from LaPorte, IN on 12/17/2009 12:03:31 AM:

Go for it. People are very helpful on the trail. I rode in early October and met a lady who
had finished the trail and was bicycling to California. Lots of times you won't see many
people on the trail. Plan your ride and ask lots of questions.

howard hughes blues on 12/21/2009 6:06:55 AM:

I met a lady in her 70's biking the trail by herself. She said her husband was going by car and meeting her in the place of lodging, however. You'll have no problem. If you need a companion, e-mail me. Are you sexy?

Anonymous on 12/21/2009 9:08:21 AM:

Uncalled for Howard.

Gary near Tebbetts from Tebbetts, MO on 12/27/2009 9:08:20 PM:

Everyone and every group has one, apparently Howard is the one.

Doug from Bluffton on 12/28/2009 4:22:10 PM:

Proving once again that you can't fix stupid. You can however, delete their comments Ray.

festus on 12/29/2009 5:36:21 PM:

go for it april. enjoy the ride, have fun. the katy is magnificent. tell us about it when you are through, and ignore the idiotic comments.

MAH from Blue Springs, MO on 12/29/2009 6:36:16 PM:

I (female) did the full trail solo when 50 in '03 and many 1-2 day trips solo since then. Had no problems at all, but do echo the comment re pepper spray for the occasional dog that may be more agressive then friendly (most dogs though just want to run along with your for a bit). The fall is a nice time as there are many other bikers doing the full trail. Also check out the DNR ride in June as noted above. Hubby and I have done it the past 3 years and had a blast. Very well organized, they carry your camping gear, provide breakfast and supper and SAGs along the way. Which ever way you chose to do it, have fun, take enough time to explore along the way, to sit on the benches along the way to enjoy the woods and river, take an extra tube or two, and of course your camera! If any questions, this comment Forum is a wealth of info from riders who have done it every way you could think of!

Ray (webmaster) on 12/30/2009 10:51:02 AM:

Probably a misguided attempt at humor. Howard has made positive contributions to several other threads so I''ll reluctantly give him the benefit of the doubt. I''m sure he knows there are many dating websites out there but this is not one of them.

Ray (webmaster) on 12/30/2009 11:03:08 AM:

This topic comes up from time to time. Check out these earlier threads:http://bikekatytrail.com/talk.aspx?thid=1922http://bikekatytrail.com/talk.aspx?thid=55http://bikekatytrail.com/talk.aspx?thid=2910http://bikekatytrail.com/talk.aspx?thid=2842The consensus seems to be positive. Have fun!

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