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suzanne from Georgetown, Kentucky on 5/17/2006 11:49:02 AM:
My husband and I are trying to figure out a route for a 3 day trip. Neither of us have ever ridden the KATY, so we need help! We are planning on riding the first week of September and we were hoping to do around 50-70 for 2 days and then a nice easy 20-30 for the third. We want to experience the wineries and stay in either hotels or B&B's along the way. Does anyone have any route suggestions. Also curious to hear what people think is the best sections of the trail.

Thanks in advance for your help and hopefully we will be out enjoying the trail soon. Oh yeah, what is the weather like out there during the first of Sept?

 
GMD from Belton, mo on 5/18/2006 3:34:31 PM:
Hi, You might look at doing, Day 1 Boonville to Jefferson City 49 miles, Day 2 Jefferson City to Hermann 45 Miles, Day 3 Hermann to Washington 25 miles. You will see alot of the Katy and IMHO the best part. The West to East is slightly down hill, the cities are beautiful with lots of B&B's. For Amtrak acesss you might just want to do Jefferson City to Hermann to Washington, and spend the 3rd day local biking.

Early September can be as hot as Mid-August but with a breeze, shade and water. Good luck. You might want to get a guide book, and do a few 50+ rides in your own area before doing the Katy.

 
bryan from Springdale, AR on 5/18/2006 11:26:20 PM:
I second GMD's suggestion on the routes. When you get to Hermann, plan on spending at least couple of days there. This wonderful little berg has 7 or 8 wineries and a couple of breweries, a host of restaurants and some beautiful scenery (not to mention gobs of shops). The architecture of the area is superb. There are also a bunch of B&B's there, but for the money, Birks Gausthaus is my recommendation.

One note of caution...Hermann is not directly on the trail. You have to cross a long narrow bridge over the Missouri River to get there, and that can be tricky with traffic. Some of the B&B's offer shuttle by truck or van to and from the trail head though. Call ahead.
 
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