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What direction to ride
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Mary on 3/12/2011 1:07:19 PM:
Is there any significant advantage to riding west to east vs east to west on the Katy in October? Thanks.
 
Trek on 3/12/2011 4:15:34 PM:
I think the prevailing wind is generally west to east....and the percent slope is less going west to east.
 
Anonymous on 3/16/2011 9:30:26 AM:
Beer and food in Saint Charles is a whole lot better than Clinton.
 
Jeff Crossley from Fort Worth TX on 3/20/2011 8:22:41 PM:
Agree with the beer and food. But the WIND is the real reason to ride west to east.
 
Anonymous on 3/23/2011 1:44:21 PM:
Given my experiences on the Trail, I totally agree with the advise about WEST to EAST. Wind (and grade) are the reason this is the preferred direction!
 
Bike527 on 3/25/2011 5:23:00 PM:
Finished 3 days on Katy trail 3/23/11. Ride West to East. Last day a front was blowing in, difficult to ride into a west wind. The grade is nothing either way, e.g. 6 ft. over 40 miles the first day. For a great experience (food & drink) try Paddy's in Jefferson City, Mo. Corner of Bolivar & Main.
 
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