Day 24 - Diversion - Rollin' ocean to ocean

May 25, 2024

Day 24 - Diversion

I arrived in Chester, Illinois 2 days ago. The Transamerica route crosses the Mississippi at this point and continues west through south/central Missouri. I have friends that live outside of St. Louis so I diverted from the route. After staying the night with them, I proceeded down the Katy Trail heading west. The Katy Trail at 238 miles is the longest bike path in the US. It follows along the Missouri River just as Lewis and Clark did in 1804. The trail is fantastic. Great surface to ride on and services in towns along the way. I am doing this entry from a campground in Portland, Missouri. Below are 3 photos that give you the essence of what the trail is like

Wide open with farm fields on both sides

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Today's ride: 67 miles (108 km)
Total: 1,219 miles (1,962 km)

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Steve ClarkOff pavement?
Harder?
Bumpy?
Solitude?
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5 months ago

Keith AdamsTo Steve ClarkAll of the above.
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5 months ago

Nancy GrahamI have just returned to continue with your journal and am not quite half way 😉. I am enjoying it a lot and get a kick out of all the Family Dollar stores you find. Wondering — do you ever shop in one of the stores? And do you find things you think are a good find? Curious minds want to know.
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3 months ago

David HendersonTo Nancy GrahamI have shopped in a few Dollar General’s. The only thing I have purchased is white or chocolate milk on several occasions with one exception. I purchased a small jar of off brand peanut butter. It was terrible and I ended up not eating it
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3 months ago

Nancy GrahamTo David HendersonThanks for your response David. I was wondering if the goods there were any … good. I doubted it, and now I know.
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3 months ago