ColNei from South Carolina on 8/14/2018 7:45:42 AM:
August 2018 - Just finished riding Katy from Machens to Boonville on a fully loaded tandem with extra wheel trailer without issue other than a mystery flat tire. Stayed at Hotel Frederick three nights to have two days in town to take care of bike maintenance and city errands before continuing our cross-country expedition. Great service at hotel, bike shop, CopiesEtc, The Palace restaurant (Greek food), Maggie's Bar & Grill (burgers), and Post Office. Hotel Frederick nor Casino Hotel have on-site guest laundry, so be prepared for a pedal out to the interstate to use the laundromat. Wal-Mart and local grocery are between the river and I-70. Chain hotels are options at I-70, but then it's a pedal back to the bike shop & trail. Better to support the local economy in town when possible. Great small town hospitality with all the conveniences we needed.