Cold & Floody

53 miles, 10.1 mph, 1590'´elevation gain, 5:12 riding time
(Rocheport, MO to Sedalia)


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Highlights: last day of Katy Trail ride, violin maker, cold & rainy until pm, flood conditions, leaving the Missouri River, gradual climb to Sedalia

Worst Day / Best Day

26 miles, 10.1 mph, 1070'´elevation gain, 2:35 riding time
(Hartsburg, MO to Rocheport)


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Highlights: heavy rain & thunderstorms, noon departure, Mike's flat tire, tired & miserable by 5 pm, no place to stay, free accommodations, live music & dry clothes

Late Start, Late Finish

58 miles, 11.0 mph, 1,670'´elevation gain, 5:17 riding time
(Hermann, MO to Hartsburg)


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Highlights: cold overnight, beautiful morning, slow start, bit by dog, more night riding

On the Katy

68 miles, 10.0 mph, 1670'´elevation gain, 6:47 riding time
(St. Charles, MO to Hermann)


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Highlights: first day of Katy Trail, mild temps with rain in am & sun in pm, TJ's flat tire, 15+ mph headwinds at times, night riding to reach destination

Getting to Katy

31 miles, 10.7 mph, 1200' elevation gain, 2:50 riding time
(Sedalia, MO to Kirkwood by train; to St. Charles by bike)


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Highlights: riding with Mike & TJ, beautiful weather, Amtrak ride, residential roads; Creve Ceour Lake, Homestead Brewery

Soaking Wet

66 miles, 11.2 mph, 2000'´elevation gain, 5:51 riding time
(Omaha, NE to Little Sioux Scout Camp, IA)


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Highlights: riding with Stephen, pouring rain til afternoon, soaking but surprisingly warm, crossing into Iowa, pig roast & festivities at Scout Camp, end of 10-day ride

Range of Emotions

64 miles, 10.4 mph, 2140'´elevation gain, 6:07 riding time
(Lincoln, NE to Omaha)


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Highlights: cool, pleasant rail trail, slight apprehension, unplanned detour (with headwinds & hills) to US highway, soda fountain malt, great dinner & company