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East Bound

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Flint	8/29/2006 7:31:07 PM
My wife and I started our end to end trip today in Clinton. We ride slow and only do about 40 miles a day so tonight finds us in Sedalia. I am very impressed with the condition of the trail and the trailheads thus far. However I did see a pothole abo... [ more ]
2 replies - latest: "Rode from Clinton to Sedalia and back over Labor Day weekend and" by Pat, Oklahoma City, Sep 5 2006 7:39AM
Tags: Windsor, Clinton, Sedalia, Trailheads, Weather, Events

Farrington Park (Windsor)

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GC, Columbia	9/19/2005 3:52:30 PM
Where is Farrington Park in Windsor located? I am thinking about camping there and am wondering how far off the trail it is. Anyone have an idea?
6 replies - latest: "Uhm... No disrespect to Farrington Park. The park groundskeepe" by dwight the troubled teen, Jul 14 2006 12:51PM
Tags: Windsor, Farrington Park, Camping, Water, BikeKatyTrail.com, Bikes and gear

Tire Size and Tread

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Ready To Go, Collins	5/4/2006 1:41:27 PM
My wife and I just recently bought 2 mountain bikes and plan on riding the trail from Clinton to Windsor to start off with. The 2 bikes came with 26 X 1.95 knobby tires and I was wondering if any of you veterans of the trail out there could tell me i... [ more ]
20 replies - latest: "Talk to your bike guru -- he or she will have the best advice fo" by Chuck, Grain Valley, May 23 2006 8:22PM
Tags: Windsor, Clinton, St Charles, Boonville, Kansas City, Animals and Plants, Bikes and gear, Tires

Safety on trail

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pas, Wentzville	5/14/2006 8:14:41 AM
Hi, I've been riding the Katy Trail (Eastern section) for about 2 months with my husband and son on the weekends. I'd like to ride some sections alone during the week. How safe is it for a woman to ride alone? It seems fine, but I thought that I woul... [ more ]
6 replies - latest: "Riding alone can be a wonderful experience. I like to ride with" by sbikes, Kansas City, May 18 2006 9:14PM
Tags: Windsor, Clinton, St Charles, Boonville, Kansas City, Animals and Plants, Running

Catch the Katy - DNR Ride 2006

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Jack, Houston, TX	4/28/2006 1:37:52 PM
Is there any provision for laundry services? I'll probably stay in motels along the way. Will there be any "beerless" nights? Thanks, JEM
4 replies - latest: "Jack, Most folks bring enough clothes for the week. Your best " by savage24, KC,MO, Apr 28 2006 10:24PM
Tags: Windsor, Jefferson City, Clinton, St Charles, Steedman, Mokane, Tebbetts, McBaine, Huntsdale, Rocheport, Boonville, Pilot Grove, Sedalia, Cooper's Landing, Katfish Katy's, Lucy's Bar & Grill, Restaurants, Lodging, Camping, Wineries/Breweries, Events

West End vs. East End

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Ken, St. Charles	4/18/2006 8:22:56 PM
Someone commented on another thread that the west end of the trail is significantly rougher than the east end. They even mentioned gravel 2 inches deep in places. I've ridden from St. Charles to Augusta and Rocheport to Hartsburg. How does the fa... [ more ]
8 replies - latest: "We rode from Jefferson City to Mokane last fall & the trail was " by hooked on biking, around KC, Apr 23 2006 9:13PM
Tags: Windsor, Jefferson City, Augusta, Clinton, St Charles, Mokane, Hartsburg, Rocheport, Sedalia, Augusta Winery, St Louis, Bikes and gear, Tires

Pet Friendly lodging along the KATY

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bryan, Springdale, AR	2/5/2006 5:46:18 PM
As some of may have read in another post, my wife and I will be travelling the Katy during spring break in March. We plan to start in Hermann, and go west. If I can find enough places that are pet friendly, we plan to take our little chihuahua with... [ more ]
4 replies - latest: "Ray, Thanks for a great website, and thanks for postin" by bryan, Springdale, AR, Mar 15 2006 11:48PM
Tags: Windsor, Jefferson City, Clinton, St Charles, Defiance, Rhineland, Hartsburg, Boonville, Sedalia, Hermann, Columbia, Lodging, Camping, Animals and Plants, BikeKatyTrail.com

western state border

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Justin, St. Charles	2/15/2006 2:44:17 PM
Fron Clinton, how far can you take the trail to the MO-KS border? I am planning a cross-state ride utalizing the Katy trail and I was wondering how far I can take the trail to the west before I was forced to take roads. Please respond with routes o... [ more ]
1 reply - "Justin...You are at the end in Clinton. Go to MO. Bike Federatio" by The Dalton Boys, Austin, TX/Columbia, MO., Feb 16 2006 6:45AM
Tags: Windsor, Clinton, Kansas City

Windsor

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CP, Grain Valley	7/5/2005 9:36:18 PM
Very nice stop on the trail! Casey's General Store is about a stones throw from the trail----good deal since we needed GatorAid ASAP!!!! The Subway was excellent and about two blocks south. Good Stop!
2 replies - latest: "Raymond's is a fantastic spot to eat. Great breakfast and good " by Tom, St. Louis, Aug 15 2005 7:55PM
Tags: Windsor, Casey's General Store, Raymonds Family Restaurant, Subway, Restaurants, Lodging

Calhoun

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CP, Grain Valley	7/5/2005 9:32:17 PM
We arrived at the Calhoun trailhead about noon on a Sunday: no services except for water at the trailhead. We headed back to Windsor for lunch. Very disappointed that there were no services open on a Sunday.

Tags: Calhoun, Windsor, Calhoun Trailhead, Water

Sedalia Area

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FES, Olathe, Kansas	6/7/2005 6:36:42 PM
My wife and I are planning a trip to Sedalia to ride the trail for the day. I hear that the downtown area is a good starting point for access to the trail. Would anyone have a suggestion on which direction to take out of Sedalia? I also hear that ... [ more ]
7 replies - latest: "We had a very good dinner at Del Amici's, in the Hotel Bothwell." by ET, Columbia, MO, Jun 27 2005 7:04PM
Tags: Windsor, Clinton, St Charles, Boonville, Pilot Grove, Sedalia, Hotel Bothwell, Hardees, Sedalia Trailhead (fairgrounds), Farrington Park, Polly's B&B, Ivy Cottage Tea Room, Restaurants, Lodging, Camping, Trailheads, Water, Route Suggestions, Bikes and gear

St Charles bike rentals

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Dave, Carrollton, TX	5/23/2005 9:42:45 AM
Is the Touring Cyclist in St. Charles the only place near the eastern end of the trail that rents bikes? Wen to their web site and the available rentals sound quite, shall we say, family-oriented. I am looking for something quite quick since we will... [ more ]
8 replies - latest: "We just finished the..." by Doug & Victoria Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Jun 26 2005 12:57PM
Tags: Windsor, St Charles, New Franklin, Defiance, Huntsdale, Franklin, Clifton City, Sedalia, Bike Shops, Bike Rentals, Parking, Trail Conditions, Weather, BikeKatyTrail.com, Bikes and gear, Tires

Kids ride suggestions needed

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Oa in USA, O Fallon IL	3/23/2005 3:52:51 PM
Hi, I would like to take our children on a short ride along the Katy Trail for our first ride to try out the experience. I was thinking staying overnight and then riding back the same route the next day. I thought Weldon Springs to Augusta; would any... [ more ]
4 replies - latest: "We only have experience with the trail from Clinton to Sedalia a" by D & K, Blue Springs, MO, Jun 11 2005 7:08AM
Tags: Windsor, Jefferson City, Augusta, Clinton, Marthasville, Weldon Spring, Rhineland, Hartsburg, Sedalia, Augusta Winery, The Little House B&B, Globe Hotel Bed & Breakfast , Cruce's Cabooses, Farrington Park, Camping, Water, Route Suggestions, Bikes and gear, Tires

Windsor

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C.L.Fisher, 417-759-7242	4/11/2005 10:02:09 AM
What hook up`s do you have and prices-I have a 24ft. 5th wheel.

Tags: Windsor

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