Final Preperations

Today we were putting the finishing touches on packing and bike preparation. Tomorrow we leave at 6:00 AM for the 5+ hr drive to Clinton, Missouri. We hope to be on the Katy trail for our first day ofBaca selengkapnya
Starting the Katy Trail

Lisa drove us to Clinton, Missouri for the start of our 6 day tour.
Hot ride to Sedalia

Almost 40 miles today after a five hour car drive. Sebastian did great and we rode steadily through the heat to arrive at the historic hotel Bothwell in Sedalia. We made frequent stops in the shadeBaca selengkapnya
Starting Day 2 / Katy Trail

We got up about 7:15 AM and had a nice casual breakfast in our hotel room. Getting on the road at 8:15 AM we were heading east shooting for a 60 mile day with heat warnings.
So so HOT, Katy Trail Day 2

We are safe in the A/C at a BUDGET Inn In Midway, Missouri. A bridge out on the trail gave us a cruel detour on to a busy highway with no shoulder and no shade! Thanks a lot Missouri! As we struggledBaca selengkapnya
Day 3/6 Early Morning in Midway

Sebastian chose the wake up time of 6:15 AM and we were grabbing breakfast at the truck stop cafe about 6:45 AM. I forgot how big breakfast is at a truck stops, and we were over stuffed by our plateBaca selengkapnya
Day 3/6 On to Jefferson City, MO

Beautiful riding through Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area as we rode with the Missouri River on our right. The tall bluffs shaded us from the morning sun and kept our bodies a bit cooler. Being closerBaca selengkapnya
Wrapping up Day 3/6

We lounged in the hotel for a couple of hours. I had to hand wash our cycling clothing in the sink, and we are drying them on hangers attached to a bungee cord clothesline. After cooling down we tookBaca selengkapnya
Katy Trail Day 4/6

Breakfast at 7:00 AM and on the road near 8:00 AM a bit later than anticipated. Trouble checking out as the charged my card 3 times and couldn’t credit the incidentals back to the card. It was all aBaca selengkapnya
MKT Day 4/6 Warmshower.org

We rocked the day out in under 4 hours of ride time and beat most of the heat. Tonight we are staying with my first warmshowers host in the U.S. They said they host over 200 times a year, as they areBaca selengkapnya
Katy Trail Morning Day 5/6

Sebastian wanted to sleep in a bit as the mileage for the day was only going to be 41, and temperatures predicted for the low to mid 90’s (much cooler 😏.) We got a nice breakfast at a coffee shopBaca selengkapnya
Klondike Campground Day 5/6

Finally relaxing in my Father’s Day present ( a hammock)at the Klondike campground after carrying it for 227 miles. 😀 We rode 2.5 miles back to the Good News Brewery for buffalo chicken pizza andBaca selengkapnya
Katy Trail Day 6/6 (Morning)

Wow, amazing thunderstorm! At around 12:30 AM a massive cold front thunderstorm rolled through the campground. Also, included was a dazzling lightning storm with thunder rolling down the MissouriBaca selengkapnya
Katy Trail Day 6/6 The Final Leg.

We fought our way through the outskirts of St. Louis craziness to reach the arch around 2:30 PM. We navigated rubbish filled bike lanes and shoulder, missing sections of side walks, closed roads,Baca selengkapnya
Katy Trail Day 6/6 The Arch

Nearly 300 miles and we arrived at our goal. Lisa was waiting for us under the arch when we rolled in. I am so proud of Sebastian, and could see his strength and confidence grow every day of the trip.Baca selengkapnya
Katy Trail Final Ride Post

We were greeted at the Arch by Lisa and it was a perfect finish to our near 300 mile tour! We took some photos and headed to the hotel and for an early dinner near Busch Stadium, I’m so proud ofBaca selengkapnya
Pelanconggood to see you are getting ready to riding again as well!! enjoy :)