I agree with your "thinner" tires tip, but... I took my hybrid on the C&O which did well on the trail, until my friend and I came across a detour. That detour led right through some gnarly downhill single-track. Wider tires- although slower, will get you through any terrain. Expect detours.
Thin tires work when the trail is dry and packed down. When it rains and it gets soft, you'll want wider tires. I'd say pick intermediate width tires to cover all possible conditions. The changes in elevation are very slight and only in the area west of Boonville.
Great tips! I definitely found the joy of gummy bears on my Katy Trail adventure. I do like mixing camping with hostels / bnbs - the best of both worlds!
I did this ride about 10 years ago. Most of your advice is spot-on, except I don't like insulated bottles because they don't work well enough for the sacrifice in volume. Also, I used a service that booked all my stays, drove me from STL airport to Sedalia, then carried all my stuff to each night's destination. So I only had to ride with what I needed for riding (including WAY too much camera gear).
@@bayberry8 High Trestle Trail and the loop of Raccoon River Valley Trail. Or do the big loop of multiple concrete trails that rides all around Des Moines.
Thanks for the advice. I want to do a multi day trip on the trail in the future. I have done one day out and back sections previously and any insight is welcome and appreciated.
Trail by phone light. I forgot my lights and over estimated my sun light. Was the fastest ride ever home from mckittrick. Still. Couldnt beat the darknes.
I agree with your "thinner" tires tip, but... I took my hybrid on the C&O which did well on the trail, until my friend and I came across a detour. That detour led right through some gnarly downhill single-track. Wider tires- although slower, will get you through any terrain. Expect detours.
Thin tires work when the trail is dry and packed down. When it rains and it gets soft, you'll want wider tires. I'd say pick intermediate width tires to cover all possible conditions. The changes in elevation are very slight and only in the area west of Boonville.
Well done! Lots of good nuggets here.
Great tips! I definitely found the joy of gummy bears on my Katy Trail adventure. I do like mixing camping with hostels / bnbs - the best of both worlds!
Always use low to medium strength Loctite on every bike screw.
I did this ride about 10 years ago. Most of your advice is spot-on, except I don't like insulated bottles because they don't work well enough for the sacrifice in volume. Also, I used a service that booked all my stays, drove me from STL airport to Sedalia, then carried all my stuff to each night's destination. So I only had to ride with what I needed for riding (including WAY too much camera gear).
what is the name of the service you used. Looking to do this also.
Nice video, I'll be riding the Katy Trail next week. Come up to Iowa and try our concrete bike trails.
Which concrete trails do you recommend?
@@bayberry8 High Trestle Trail and the loop of Raccoon River Valley Trail. Or do the big loop of multiple concrete trails that rides all around Des Moines.
@@bayberry8 Better yet, Join us for Ragbraii! And ride with 25,000 crazy Iowans and people from around the world.
When I mean around Des Moines...I mean to all the towns outside the Des Moines area.
Thanks for the advice. I want to do a multi day trip on the trail in the future. I have done one day out and back sections previously and any insight is welcome and appreciated.
32mm-35mm smooth tires...I've been on it several times....60-80psi
Awesome 👍
Most people are trying to minimize their sugar intake, not increase it. Are you from Oklahoma?
Yeah, sugar is poison. Bad advice. Cancer feeds on it.
Trail by phone light. I forgot my lights and over estimated my sun light. Was the fastest ride ever home from mckittrick. Still. Couldnt beat the darknes.
“We we’re going west” 😂
I live in Columbia Missouri and bike the trail on a weekly basis.
This is all true.
Clinton to Machens or bust!!!