2011 Katy Ride

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Don from Plainfield, IL on 1/11/2011 9:46:06 PM:

Was wondering if the towns chosen had been done before? It looks like several shorter distance days and then longer days at the end? Since the heat has been a concern the last few years I would assume doing the longer days first would be better. Any thoughts?

MAH from Blue Springs, MO on 1/11/2011 11:20:52 PM:

I didn't know they had already posted the route...thanks!
We've done the ride the past 4 years and have spent the night in each of the towns choosen for this year.
In 2010 was the first we stayed in Marthasville at the community center...was nice, food excellent, limited shade for tents though.
Jeff City in 2009 and was in a city park...lots of shade and was very nice.
Boonville in 2008 on grounds of Kemper (I think), some shade, some open.
Sedalia in 07, 08, and 10. Liberty Park is very nice, lots of shade.
http://www.mostateparks.com/katytrail/2010ride.htm
The link above will take you to a synopsis of all rides since 2001 (scroll all the way to the bottom for links).
We plan on doing it again this year. Hope to see you there!

Terry from Festus on 1/12/2011 2:41:56 AM:

Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to participate in the ride this year. All of the towns are usual stopping points. I think these are some of the best places to stop. There are good arrangements and are in towns where there is more to do the rest of the day than just hang out at camp. I would prefer to get the long milage days out of the way early in the week just for the thought of knowing after the first couple of days it is all downhill from there.

Theron from Akron, ohio on 1/14/2011 4:11:10 PM:

3 ft of snow outside! Doing spin classes 3X a week
I'm ready for that ride from Jeff to Marthasville!!
C U on the trail in June! Theron

Don from Plainfield, IL on 1/15/2011 3:25:10 AM:

Theron, if you are doing spin classes 3x week now for 2 months then another 150-200 mi./week when the weather breaks, the Jeff City to Marthasville leg will be no problem at all. Even at 110 heat index. Come on, it's only 66 miles. The Katy will then be a tune up for the RAGBRAI? Right?

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