Katy Trail, Missouri, USA

[katytrail]

The Katy Trail is America's longest rails-to-trails path, stretching 225 miles across the heart of the US. Most of the trail follows the Missouri River, providing scenic views against the historical backdrop of Lewis & Clark's trail.

I just wanted to let you know about a website I recently launched, which serves as the web's most thorough and easy to use source of Katy Trail information. Visit http://www.BikeKatyTrail.com for maps, details on businesses/services, event listings, an interactive trip planner, ride reports, and more.

Happy trails!
Raymond Scott
Founder & Administrator
http://www.BikeKatyTrail.com

 

[Brunswick_kate]

Cool...and thanks for the website addy.I just read the article in Bicycling mag and the trail looks like something I want to add to my list of places to do.

 

[b_draper]

The Katy Trail is America's longest rails-to-trails path, stretching 225 miles across the heart of the US. Most of the trail follows the Missouri River, providing scenic views against the historical backdrop of Lewis & Clark's trail.

I just wanted to let you know about a website I recently launched, which serves as the web's most thorough and easy to use source of Katy Trail information. Visit http://www.BikeKatyTrail.com for maps, details on businesses/services, event listings, an interactive trip planner, ride reports, and more.

Happy trails!
Raymond Scott
Founder & Administrator
[url="http://www.BikeKatyTrail.com"]http://www.BikeKatyTrail.com[/url]

What are the best tires for the trail? I have smooth street/touring tires. Bill

 

[katytrail]

What are the best tires for the trail? I have smooth street/touring tires. Bill

Good question! In fact, I think I'll add this to the BikeKatyTrail.com FAQ.

In general, wider is better. I use a hybrid, which is ideal for the Katy Trail, but I've seen plenty of road bikes out there. The crushed limestone packs down hard and gives you a surface nearly as hard as asphalt. But there are a few places where it's not packed as hard, or where the trail crosses gravel roads, that could be a little rough on road bikes.

Most of what I've heard from road bikers is that any tire 25mm or wider is fine for the Katy Trail. I've seen some riders say they did fine with 23, but most suggest 25 or wider. For best results, go with the widest cross-tread tire your rims can handle.

Ray Scott
Founder & Administrator, www.BikeKatyTrail.com