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End of May bike part or all of Katy Trail
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Shirley from Pittsburg on 3/5/2014 6:38:00 PM:
Myself and some friends are looking at biking the Katy Trail the end of May. Wanted suggestions from others on how to plan, how many miles to ride a day, reservations needed at Bed and Breakfast. We are joy riders and are not in it for the speed but to enjoy ourselves and take the sights in along the way. We have 4 days to do this in. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 3/5/2014 9:20:28 PM:
Shirley, only you can answer how far to plan to ride in a day. How far does your slowest/weakest rider in you group ride in a day and still enjoy it? Take that number and then look at the Mileage Chart tab above and then figure out your itinerary. Riding the end of May I would definately make reservations at B&Bs especially on weekends or holidays. To do the entire trail in 4 days you will need to average 60 miles a day, a little more than I like to do every day. I have been riding the trail for 5 years, but I am in my early 60's. 60 miles in a day may be fine for your group. If this is your first trip on the trail I would suggest you pick a section of the trail and do something more like 35-45 miles per day and have time to enjoy the sights, towns, and people along the way.
 
Anonymous on 3/5/2014 10:34:48 PM:
Memorial Day weekend will be very busy on the trail around Boonville - Rocheport area with the Picker's Jamboree. Lots of riders and musicians and drinkers.

For some it is awesome fun. For others, it may just feel a bit like a traffic jam on the KATY.

Personally, I think it is an awesome event, but not everybody might think the same way...and if I was riding through the area, I'd want to know beforehand.

Just a thought.

 
Will from Columbia, MO on 3/6/2014 7:17:51 AM:
Shirley,
I agree with what MidSouth, replied and suggested. Once you figure out how far you want to ride each day, then I would go to the chart and try to figure out a workable and enjoyable distance to ride per day. And if after you have done that, let us know and we can help you tweak it a bit, because most of us on here have rode every mile of the trail a few times.
Also, where will you be starting and ending? How will you get back to your starting point? That's important to know. And what would you like to do after or during your ride? Go to some Wineries? Hang out in some of the small city's eateries, bars, casinos, shops, etc?
Also, Memorial Day Weekend, will be a busy time to ride, but that might be what you are looking for since you said you are all joy riding? If so, take a look at the events and plan to stay at or near where the happenings are. They could prove to be a lot of fun!
Ok, that's my "Too Sense" (vs .02)!
 
Maxine's Room's for Rent from Sedalia, mo on 3/9/2014 9:42:44 AM:
I will have rooms to rent all year. My email has changed to slimchigger47@yahoo.com. Maxine's Rooms for Rent. Thanks, enjoy your ride.
 
Bull from Brookfield on 3/26/2014 5:59:46 PM:
Shirley,

The Memorial Day ride referred to is only between Columbia and Boonville
 
T Howell III on 3/27/2014 4:33:51 AM:
My good Shirley, Since this will be your first effort, I would have your staff contact a bicycle service with transportation and ride at your leisure, or possibly even a carriage and your staff can worry about transport at each winery or place of interest. Then your length of riding and God forbid perspiration and all other tedious worries will be vanquished. Good day and a fine journey.
 
Jim from St Thomas on 3/27/2014 6:31:06 AM:
Ok! Who woke up the Troll?
 
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