Bikepacking the Entire Katy Trail
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2021
- From Clinton to Machens and everything in between. Join us on this epic 5 day journey bikepacking across Missouri.
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Ketsa - Here for Years
Ketsa - Jam and Jive
Ketsa - Sun and Prosper
Scott_Holmes - Hopeful Journey
Fun trip, fun folks, thanks for sharing ;
Nice drone work. Found some good places to camp and food too. Enjoyed your video.
Thanks Bill! The KT trail is such an amazing ride.
The water is about the worst I've encountered anywhere, no jumping in the rivers, so go when it's cool out. I rode the trail about 5yrs ago and it was over 100F out there all days but one, and that one day being 99F out, so not being able to jump in any water really sucked. There isn't much along the trail, no breweries to explore besides one good one at the far east end of the trail. It was alright to ride once and scratch it off the long list of trails to ride, but I really don't think I'd ride it again.
I've been all over the place, most of the significant trails in the eastern half of the US and Australia. My favorites up to this point are the Allegheny Passage/C&O trail, the Sparta trail in Wisconsin (those tunnels are badass), and riding northern Michigan on both the trails and highways. The Mawson trail in Australia is pretty epic too if you ever get the chance to ride over there.
Thanks for the suggestions! We’re beginning to plan our next trip.
Great style in you video. Happy new subscriber looking forward to more.
Thanks Stein!
awesome job. i've biked several parts of the katy trail . i am gonna bike the whole thing soon.
That’s awesome! It’s something everyone should do if you’re able. I highly recommend using the Bike Stop Cafe, the Turner Katy Trail hostel in Tebbetts, the KT Caboose in Marthasville, and ringing the bell in Machens. Have fun!
This video was just the right length. Good job.
Thanks Leland!
Yea buddy’s and wifeies you all made that look like fun. I’m new to Missouri but old as dirt. It’s flat out yonder . Arizona transplant,
It was silly flat! A couple moments to coast would have been great! Thanks for watching. We’re planning our 2022 trip soon.
Looks like a fun group of people.
Lucky to have them in my life. Thanks for watching.
Great video. Since the KATY Trail is in my home state it is at the top of my bucket list. What time of year did you ride the trail?
It was the first week of September. The folks at the Bike Stop Cafe said September and October is when they have highest demand for bikepacking transport. Lower temps and not as many bugs. Waiting for the leaves to change would be an amazing time to go.
Nice video! Can you list some of your equipment such as camping, cameras, panniers etc.
Sure! Cameras - GoPro with a mini tripod, skydio drone (took up so much space). Packs -I used all ortlieb panniers. Sleep system - Hyke and Byke tent, I brought Hummingbird hammock that didn't get much use, Nemo tensor air mattress. Sawyer water filter incase. Cheap stove and small fuel, because everyone needs coffee. Sorry for the late reply, can't think of anything else significant.
@@thesweatycyclist3178 no problem and thanks!
So what places did you camp, what kind of gear etc...
Awesome video. Where did u guys spend the first night?
Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Just know you cannot hang a hammock as I was quickly asked to take mine down.
Btw...did you plan your stops, or did you stop as you needed to?
A little bit of both. We roughly knew where we were going to stop each night.
@@thesweatycyclist3178 is there any dispersed camping off the trail??
Showing where they keep the key to the hostel was dumb. Now that it's been edvertised, you know someone(s) is going to ruin it for everyone, either by stealing it or using it to trash the place - or both.
Sign on the door tells you where to find the key. Stay positive my friend.
Another Ryan fan ..🙄
Ole! Stay inspired my friend!
Boring trail
Rail to trail is pretty straight forward. See what I did there? I guess life is what you make it. Can't say we were ever bored.