BikerBoy from Edwardsville, IL on 5/8/2012 9:31:25 PM:
I don't have a particular recommendation, except that (depending on your origin), you may want to stay in St. Charles 2 nights. This will give you a chance to get rid of jet lag, but also to help you relax before your ride. There are scores of shops and attractions within a couple of blocks of the Katy in St. Charles.