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Katy Trail
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Theresa
August 12, 2021
What's the best type of bike for the Katy Trail? 1a. Hybrid (Tie) Pro: Tires of 35–40 mm are ideal for the trail, and the upright positioning is great for sightseeing. Con: You can’t ride as aggressively. 1b. Recumbent (Tie) Pro: It’s like riding a lounge chair across Missouri. Con: Weight, cost, and the trouble of transport are hurdles, and it’s not great on hills. 2. Gravel Pro: The bike’s ideal for the terrain encountered on 99 percent of the trail. Con: It can have difficulty with the other 1 percent. 3. Mountain Pro: The bike’s great for short rides, and fat tires handle rough terrain, such as washout, sand, and rocks. Con: It’s heavier than other options and requires more effort. 4. Road Pro: The lighter bike provides less rolling resistance. Con: Skinny tires don’t handle the terrain well. ———————————— 6 pieces of gear to pack What to pack beyond a helmet, water, food, and personal-care items: 1. Padded shorts and chamois butter. Long miles mean lots of saddle time. 2. Quick-dry tops. Synthetic materials are essential to wick moisture away. 3. Sun protection/sunglasses Most of the trail is exposed. 4. Bug spray You can’t outride a mosquito. 5. Pump, tubes, and a multi-tool. Don’t get stranded along the trail. 6. Bike bell Yes, it’s essential for good trail etiquette; ring when you want to pass. The history of the Katy Trail: In the early 1980s, Ted Jones of Williamsburg, Missouri, went on a bike ride in Wisconsin. The ride happened to be along a rails-to-trails project, and he returned to Missouri determined to replicate the idea along the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT, or more familiarly, Katy) rail system. That railroad ceased local operations in 1986. Through legislation, land grants, and generous donations from Ted and his wife, Pat, the first section of the Katy Trail opened near Rocheport in 1990. Since then, more sections have been added, lengthening the trail to its current 240 miles. Speed racer What’s the fastest known time for riding the entire 239.3-mile length of the Katy Trail, from Clinton to Machens? According to bikekatytrail.com, four riders—Michael Allison, Andy Chocha, Joe Kleidosty, and Kent Woermann—accomplished the feat in a single day, on November 19, 2016. Their time: 12 hours, 50 minutes, and 28 seconds moving, at an average rate of 18.7 mp
What's the best type of bike for the Katy Trail? 1a. Hybrid (Tie) Pro: Tires of 35–40 mm are ideal for the trail, and the upright positioning is great for sightseeing. Con: You can’t ride as aggressively. 1b. Recumbent (Tie) Pro: It’s like riding a lounge chair across Missouri. Con: Weight, cost,…
Meghan
January 17, 2021
A very nice, flat, and long biking trail that is within walking distance of the cabin. We can rent you bikes from the cabin!
Marilyn
August 2, 2017
Biking and hiking along riverfront on longest (235 miles) rails-to-trails in the U.S.A.
Donald
May 10, 2022
Walking, biking, running thru scenic eastern Missouri that leads to St. Charles infamous "Wine Country", featuring many vineyards to sit and sip a glass of wine and enjoy the breathtaking vistas.....
Laura And Jeremy
March 9, 2021
Venture out. Take this trail biking or hiking along the Missouri River, all the way to Kansas
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Saint Charles, MO