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Brian from Lake Saint Louis on 3/30/2006 2:18:21 PM:
I was interested in biking from somewhere in St. Charles county to Columbia, where I went to school, and staying overnight in Columbia. Has anyone done this route, a friend said he heard from someone that the gravel turns into larger rocks halfway to Columbia and I should expect a few flat tires and bring spares. Is there any truth to this? Can someone who's biked in this area let me know about trail conditions, Thanks.
 
Mark of the Dalton Boys from Austin, TX/Columbia, MO. on 3/30/2006 4:10:52 PM:
No - no truth to it. Spare tube(s) always good just for preventive measures. Trails great when dry (like concrete for the most part), and maybe the surface might be just a little different on the MKT spur (8+ miles), going from the KATY into Columbia.....go Mizzou!! The ride is great, have a great time!!
 
frank from festus,mo on 3/30/2006 5:43:58 PM:
hey brian. i have biked the MKT trail from the beginning to the katy and back. there is little difference, and i emphasize little, on the MKT trail. unless u experience a regular toad strangler / gully washer of a rain storm, you should have no problem at all. i rode it after a good little rain fall and had absolutely no problems at all. this was bouts 2 yrs ago, but can't imagine it would have changed any. if any questions, contact columbia, mo parks department or city hall. i think it is www.gocolumbia.com they can help you with more info than i could. as far as flat tires go, good tires ought to eliminate part of that chance, however, like mark of the dalton boys said, you need to carry a spare. a good place to start the trip would be at the trail head in st. charles. what ever you choose to do, be safe and happy bikin.
 
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