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Urban Trekker from Sparks, Nv on 4/22/2019 7:38:15 PM:
I plan on a self supported ride in early September. I'm older and ride a class one ebike, if you don't peddle you don't go. It's not sacrilege it's an equalizer.

I have 2 questions. Does the State of Missouri allow ebike on the RI and KATY trails. Does anyone know how difficult it is to find power on the trails.

Happy Trails

 
Anonymous on 4/23/2019 7:49:28 AM:
From DNR's website: Electrically assisted pedal-powered bicycles and tricycles (maximum speed of 20 mph) are allowed.

Am not sure about power sources along the way. Some of the restroom facilities may have power outlets, as well as campgrounds, hotels, B & B's.
 
Mark from Strafford on 4/23/2019 10:40:41 AM:
Our group did the KT last October, Clinton to St. Charles over 5 days. Three people had Specialized Vado E-bikes, seems like same type as yours, you don't peddle, you don't go. We averaged 40-50 miles per day. They did not need to recharge during the daily ride, just recharged battery each night at the hotel. Not sure how you would recharge if primitive camping along the way, if that is what you mean by self-supported.
They found that they used 10-15% more battery riding on chat surface as opposed to pavement, however, no one depleted their battery on daily rides.
 
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 4/23/2019 1:31:04 PM:
I would think several things could impact your ride:
1) How old is your battery?, they do lose power as they age.
2) How much do you rely on the assist?, keeping in mind gravel will not be like pavement.
3) Have you ridden other Rail to Trails on it and what’s the shortest mileage you have achieved before battery failed?
4) Do you have more than one battery in case you can not find power to recharge?
5) Is your charger a rapid charger or slower charger.

I would hate to be on the Clifton City to Pilot Grove section and had to pedal the heavier e-bike without the assist. That would be a bad ending for that day on the trail.
 
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