sbikes from KCMO on 3/31/2006 9:23:57 PM:
Most places along the trail should be open by then. But, plan ahead...carry an extra water
bottle and a Luna bar in your bag, just in case you get caught. Powdered Gatorade is a
godsend for me.
Other than that, have a great ride! Weather this time of year could be anything. Dress in
layers, leave the jeans at home (too heavy), bring shorts and sweats (or leg warmers),
short sleeve jerseys with arm warmers (because it will be warm during the middle of the
day, probably). The trail is more desolate between Clinton and Booneville, but full of its
own beauty...not unlike the farmland of Iowa. The topography changes between
Booneville and Rocheport where you start to be between the river and tall bluffs. Alos,
once you get to Booneville east there are services about every 10 miles or so (because the
trains needed to refuel every 10 miles, so they built a town everywhere the train needed to
stop!) And, if it rains, well you will get wet...but, then the sun will come out and you will
dry off. And in some places, like in Pilot Grove, the local grocery stores will happily fix you
a sandwich.
Have fun!