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yvonne from elmhurst on 7/29/2019 11:27:21 AM:
I am planning on riding the Katy trail from Clinton to St. Charles. There are a couple of charters that offer sag assistance but only in the spring and fall. I am only off during the summer months. Consequently, my friend and I are trying to figure out how to do this on our own. We cannot carry too much with us and were wondering if there are independent services that would take the "stuff" to the next town so we do not have to.
We have done RAGBRAI twice so understand what we need to take etc.
Thank you
 
Kim on 7/29/2019 12:06:51 PM:
Noble Inventions does luggage service.
 
Doug from Bluffton on 7/29/2019 3:00:29 PM:
I had a lady stay here one summer carrying only a handlebar bag. Besides her patch kit etc. she had a rain jacket and sleeveless night dress. Upon arrival she showered and washed her bike clothes and put on her dress, The next day her bike clothes were clean and dry and away she went. She thought the rain jacket was "A lot of extra bulk" but did not want to ride without it. Wouldn't work for camping but for Inn to Inn...… Most B&Bs can do some laundry for you if you want a change of clothing with you. Might charge a few dollars but WAY cheaper than shuttling gear.
 
Bill in Houston from Houston on 7/30/2019 11:03:07 AM:
Doug makes a great point. You could buy a rack and bags for less than luggage shuttle service. Much much less. And you really don't need too much variety of clothing. Something to wear for a few hours at night in town, and then whatever you wear to ride every day. You can wash the riding clothes in the sink or shower every night.
 
Sharonbikes from Kansas City on 7/30/2019 8:50:47 PM:
Doug - I met that lady on the Trail- she was interesting. I also met folks one weekend who were doing something similar who were staying at hotels and B & B's - they had all they needed in trunk bags and one guy had small panniers. Toothbrush, change of clothes to wear while you wash your bike clothes, extra tubes, snacks and some money and. you can be good to go.

Sharon
 
Kathleen from Oolitic, IN on 8/1/2019 8:34:40 AM:
My dad and I rode end to end summer 2018. I hauled panniers on my bike for both of us. I got 1 he got the other! It wasn't difficult to pack for a week in one bag. Save the expense of shuttling your bags and haul them yourself :)
 
Allen from Shawnee on 8/1/2019 8:39:43 AM:
If you are going to stay at B&B and motels then most people use 2 panniers on a rack on rear of bike, with clothes, toiletries and snacks in them . If you are planning on camping and want someone to carry your gear from place to place like Raigbra and other rides like this, that will probably present a real problem for you. Riding an unsupported tour is a totally different deal from organized paid rides.
Good luck with whatever you do and have a great trip.

Allen
 
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