Overview
Ride America’s longest continuous rail to trail bike path covering 108 miles on this crushed limestone trail. You begin your 3-day 2-night tour in St. Charles where you are picked up and driven to Jefferson City or, we suggest, shortening the first day ride and start in Mokane or Portland, MO so to arrive in Hermann early enough to sample the wines. Then spend the next day’s riding back to St. Charles enjoying rural Missouri, wildlife, winery towns and riding along the Missouri River. If our listed dates don't meet your schedule, then call our office 314-656-6229 or send CONTACT for dates that work for you. What’s included in your tour: * 2 nights in hand-picked inns & B&Bs * Breakfast every morning * Shuttle from St. Charles to Mokane or Portland * Digital maps, voice navigation & electronic itinerary * Trail T-shirt & patch Need any extras? * Luggage shuttle — your bags moved each day * Bike Rentals – Hybrid (manual) and E-bikes available * Extra Night Accommodation before or after the tour Trail: Rail Trail crushed limestone Mileage: 108 miles – 36-mile daily average Tour timing: April through October You ride — we handle the rest.
Schedule
Your 3-day Self Guided Itinerary - (daily mileage 20, 37, 27)
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Day One
Cycling Day: 42 miles- Jefferson City to Hermann (Alternative is be dropped off in Mokane or Portland to ensure enough time in Hermann) – Meet the shuttle van at 8:00am in St. Charles near the eastern end of the Katy Trail. Overnight parking is available at the KATY parking lot and is free for your entire ride. The St. Charles trailhead is a 20-minute drive or taxi/uber from St. Louis Airport (STL). The shuttle will pick you and your bike up and drive directly to the KATY Trailhead in Jefferson City (2.5- 3 hours). Ride east along farm lands into Hermann where you will cross the Missouri River on a safe bike bridge. The winery town of Herman has much to offer including Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries, restaurants and antique shops.
Day Two
Cycling Day: 39 miles- Hermann to Augusta – Today’s destination is Augusta, another small winery town with 257 population. But don’t let the small town full you, it has 5 wineries, antique shops, glass studio and a wood shop awaiting you in this scenic town.
Day Three
Cycling Day: 27 miles-Augusta to St. Charles – This is your final day of cycling. Leave the B&B in Augusta and ride east on the trail to St. Charles where you have left your car at the trailhead in St. Charles. But before you get to St. Charles, you need to stop in Defiance, just 7 miles from Augusta to see the squirrel bar or other unique bars in this town. When you arrive in St. Charles you are steps away from the old St. Charles with 1800’s homes and shops on Main Street and you can visit Missouri’s first capitol and the Katy Trail Museum.
Add Ons
Hybrid bike rental - per bike Manual
Rent Hybrid bike - delivered at shuttle pick-up- Includes Small bag for Lock, Pump, Tube and tools plus helmet
FROM$185.00
Hotel before tour in St. Charles - per room (Not Per Person) Sun-Th
Hotel in St. Charles the night before the tour - Country Inn and Suites- must be purchased with a tour
FROM$200.00
Luggage Shuttle Support – per bag (40# or less)
We will shuttle your luggage to each lodging location, no need to carry it on your bike. $30/day- must be purchased with a tour...
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FROM$105.00
Hotel before tour in St. Charles - per room (Not Per Person) Fri-Sat
Hotel in St. Charles the night before the tour - Country Inn and Suites- must be purchased with a tour
FROM$250.00
E-bike rental
E-bike Rental - delivered at Shuttle Pick-up- Includes Small bag for Lock, Pump, Tube and tools plus helmet
FROM$265.00
Panniers
FROM$45.00
Hotel after tour in St. Charles - per room (Not Per Person) Sun-Th
Hotel night after tour - last day of tour – Country Inn and Suites- must be purchased with a tour
FROM$200.00
Hotel after tour in St. Charles - per room (Not Per Person) Fri-Sat
Hotel night after tour - last day of tour – Country Inn and Suites- must be purchased with a tour
FROM$250.00
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