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Advice on travel to Columbia from Pleasant Hill


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Marko from Independence on 8/22/2018 4:54:40 PM:
I am new to bike riding and have been doing this for 6 mos I am interested in riding my Giant 3 Escape to Columbia in 1 day leaving early in the AM. Whats you guys thoughts on that
 
Jerry Whittle from Belleville on 8/22/2018 6:51:23 PM:
That's about 90 miles of trails plus any miles that you need to reach your destination inside of Columbia. That will be quite an effort especially if you've only been riding 6 month. 90+ miles on the Katy trail takes more effort than a 100 mile ride on relatively flat roads.

I suggest that you build up to that distance by doing longer and longer rides. What's your longest ride so far?
 
Jim from St thomas on 8/23/2018 12:16:51 PM:
I say go for it. You’re probably going to feel like crap at the end but that fades and is replaced by the “that wasn’t so bad” memory. After a couple of weeks and several adult beverages you’ll be planning your “whole trail in 2 days” ride.
Good luck on your adventure!
 
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 8/23/2018 6:48:21 PM:
One should always have a plan B just in case un-foreseen problems occur.
 
Anonymous on 8/26/2018 4:16:20 PM:
I agree with Jerry, build up to it. I always figure on a ride, I can usually double what is my normal local riding.
 
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