Brett Dufur from Rocheport on 6/9/2012 9:17:53 AM:
The last 2 times I did the DNR Katy Ride, I rented a recumbent from Trailside Cafe & Bike Rental in Rocheport. 573-698-2702. At the end of the week, after riding the whole trail, I was amazed -- I had no neck pain, no wrist pain, and was still sitting down (no pressure points!)... That being said, I can't remember what it cost, but when you look at how it improved the quality of the experience it was worth its weight in gold. Future end-to-end trips will be on a recumbent for sure. My mountain bike end-to-end trips tend to turn into a painful last day or so! Just can't give you a thumbs up big enough on your idea. And P.S. I had ridden a recumbent for about half a block before trying the whole trail... no training needed! :) Good luck!