Kurt from St. Charles on 8/31/2010 8:23:43 PM:
Hey all. I’m a veteran of riding on the Katy Trail for short, intense training, but I’m going to set out on a multiday ride on September 19th to go from Lenexa, KS to St. Charles, MO. I’ll hook up with the Katy at Sedalia. My plan is to ride ~100 miles the first day Lenexa – Sedalia. Day two ride ~100 miles on the Katy to Tebbetts and get a hotel room there. Finally day three ride Tebbetts – St. Charles. I’ll be doing this on my mountain bike with knobby tires. I don’t have a trailer or bags for the bike. I’m planning on just taking a messenger bag. I’m not going to have much in my pack as I plan to just wear the cycling gear over again each day (gross, I know, but saves weight). Also, I’ll only take sports bars because I plan to go to restaurants. I’ll be doing this alone.
My question is if there’s anything you all suggest? I’m open to all suggestions such as what to take with, different stopping points, etc..
Here’s my list of things to take with so far:
ELECTRONICS: GPS + charger, ipod + charger + headphones, watch, light + battery, phone, flashlight
FOOD/WATER: water bladder, extra water bottle, protein bars (6), gummi snacks (5), creatine
TOILETRIES: toothbrush, toothpaste, ibuprofen (15), allergy med (10), antibiotic ointment, bandages
CLOTHES: sunglasses, jersey, shorts, sweatbands (2), helmet, socks (2 pair), gloves (2 pair), shoes, casual shorts, casual t-shirt
GEAR: 2 tubes (I ride tubeless 2.1” mtn bike tires w/ Stan’s No Tubes sealant), patch kit, multi tool, pump, tire lever
OTHER: bug spray, trail guide, bungee cables (2), duct tape (4’)
Please let me know if anyone with experience in long, multiday trips can see any problems with this plan.
THANKS!