Conquering the Katy Trail

Fifty miles on a chat gravel path through the Missouri countryside is definitely a challenging effort when you are old and frail. However, Mary, Gerry, Kloud and I took it on in good fashion. From the Weldon Springs trail head to Hermann Missouri was our goal and we performed in good fashion. We are all sore and exhausted. Thank goodness for ibuprofen.

Preparation for the journey.






Hard at work



The peloton rolls on






Lunch in Marthasville






The feed zone after 40 miles



The mighty Missouri



We reach our destination but Mary flats on the bridge three blocks from the hotel.



Hermann sits on the south side of the river about two miles from the trail.



We found our hotel in Hermann, the venerable Vinchester Inn which is only one block away from the bike shop. For less than $7 we had a new tube and inflated tire ready for the next day's journey. I highly recommend the Hermann Ride, Rest & Go Bicycle Shop.

After a casual dinner at Simons on the Waterfront we head down the street for soft serve at the Downtown Deli. Ted Drewes it ain't but we make do.

Tomorrow holds more suffering for these cyclists but we will undoubtedly rise to the challenge.