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Sir Randall from Fort Lauderdale on 8/6/2018 11:50:11 AM:
We are planning a stop in Jefferson City and camping in Binder Park to ride the MTB trails there. We were interested in checking out the prison tour but are a little apprehensive about leaving our bikes and gear unattended for a 2 hour tour.

Has anyone done the tour and what did you do with your bikes and gear (assuming you didn't stay in a hotel)?

Thanks!
 
Anonymous on 8/6/2018 3:25:22 PM:
Haven't done the prison tour. But, at other places we always take the handlebar bags/Garmin from the handlebars and lock the bike/bikes. More power to them if someone wants to rummage through a pannier for a pair of socks or a tee shirt. No great loss there, but I'd just as soon keep my cell phone/Garmin/wallet/etc.
 
Cathy from Pittsburgh, PA on 8/8/2018 12:39:08 PM:
You might call Red Wheel Bike Shop or the CVB (which is who you will schedule your MSP Tour with) and ask for suggestions. The guys at that bike shop are major fans of mountain biking in Jeff City and could hopefully give you some good advice.

I used to live in Jeff City and I am so glad to hear someone is doing what you plan to do, biking and camping at Binder Park and doing an MSP tour. If you find a way to get your bikes to MSP be sure and bike around that neighborhood, State St., Capitol Ave. and High St. You'll see amazing blight, but there is a very interesting story behind it and possibly progress towards getting the old mansions on Capitol Ave restored.

And check out The Mission if you enjoy live music. They have a facebook page. It's a great bar that focuses on local muscical talent.
 
Sir Randall from Fort Lauderdale on 8/9/2018 4:38:41 PM:
Thanks for the suggestions Cathy (formerly of Jefferson City). :-) If you haven't had a chance, ride the GAP-C&O. We did that last year and it was amazing.

I contacted MSP and Sheila Sanford, tour director at MSP, advised that we could bring our bikes inside the prison. Part of the charm of bike touring is stopping to see places like this.

We plan on stopping in at Red Wheel, 3 Story and Prison Brews.
 
Scott from Ohio on 9/3/2018 10:35:42 PM:
Just read the post about the prison tour. My buddy and I are getting ready to ride the trail starting on the 17th. How do we schedule the tour? We both work in the prison system in Ohio. Would be interesting to say the least. Thanks. Scott
 
Brian L. from Austin on 9/4/2018 6:28:54 AM:
https://www.missouripentours.com/tours
 
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