Katy Trail
MISSOURI
- All-Inclusive Fully Supported Bicycle Vacation
- Discover why it's called the Scenic Show-Me-State
- Ride 225 Miles from Clinton to Historic St. Charles
- All Meals Included, plus some daytime fun breaks
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Exciting updates for the 2026 Katy Trail Ride!
We’re pleased to announce that, under new ownership, we are enhancing every aspect of your ride experience. In 2026, the ride will be offered twice. While the classic Katy Trail Ride remains a valued tradition, for 2026, the route will run in reverse of our historical direction. Riders will begin in Clinton and pedal eastward to St. Charles over five scenic days.
This change offers a major convenience: participants can now park at the endpoint in St. Charles on Day 0, eliminating the need for a long final-day shuttle.
A New Pre-Ride Adventure: Your journey will begin with a train ride on the Amtrak River Runner from suburban St. Louis (Kirkwood Station) to Sedalia on check-in day (Day 0). It’s a relaxing and scenic way to preview Missouri’s landscapes before your wheels hit the trail. All aboard!
Join us for a week-long cycling tour across Missouri on the country’s longest continuous rail-trail. Over five days, you’ll cover approximately 225 miles of scenic countryside. Riders will arrive in St. Charles on Day 5 in the afternoon, with time to unwind before our farewell dinner celebration. Our goal is to make this a memorable adventure, filled with enjoyable events, local hospitality, and lasting friendships.
Our updated daily riding distances and redesigned itinerary were a hit on the 2025 ride, and we’re building on that success for 2026. With refreshed start and end points, you’ll enjoy overnight stays in charming Missouri towns and meals featuring local flavors.
New year, new direction, and plenty of new memories, check it out!
Day 0 - St Charles
- For the 2026 Katy Trail ride, the route is reversed. Check-in will take place in St Charles on Day 0 (Ride 1 date is Sunday Aug 30 \ Ride 2 date is Monday Oct 5), where you’ll safely park your car and we’ll load your bike and luggage.
Day 1 - Clinton to Sedalia
- On Day 1 morning, participants will be transported by shuttle from Sedalia to Clinton, which serves as the official starting point of the Katy Trail. On the first stretch, the trail rolls 38 miles to Sedalia for a nice kickoff ride.
Day 2 - Sedalia to Rocheport
- On Day 2, the group will cycle 50 miles, predominantly descending (hence the route direction change) through Boonville. The day concludes in the small town of Rocheport. The Schoolhouse BnB is one of the best that Missouri has to offer and you’ll wake up to a home-cooked breakfast for champions.
Day 3 - Rocheport to Mokane
- Upon departing Rocheport, the bluffs along the Missouri River are simply amazing. Day 3’s segment covers the longest distance of the trip, spanning 53 miles en route to Mokane. At the end of the riding day, we’ll shuttle to Hermann, the picture-book heart of Missouri’s wine country. The evening includes an overnight stay at the Hermann Crown Suites and another excellent group dinner to round out the day.
Day 4 - Mokane to Marthasville
- Concluding the day’s ride with a freshly prepared lunch in a caboose is certainly a distinct experience. Day 4’s 47-mile ride is another great part of the trail, culminating at the KT Caboose eatery, managed by our old mate and local icon Jon, known for his signature avocado BLTs. The tour invites you to enjoy lunch on the house before shuttling to Washington for an engaging Day 4 evening. This segment of the journey showcases Missouri’s agricultural landscape and provides scenic views of the Missouri River.
Day 5 - Marthasville to St Charles
- Traveling 39 miles east, the route passes through Defiance before making the final crossing of the Missouri River. After reaching St. Charles, riders will celebrate the end of their journey with an evening featuring local cuisine and camaraderie. The tour officially concludes on Day 5. The following morning, enjoy breakfast at the St. Charles hotel, then depart at your convenience.
St Louis International Airport (STL) is the closest airport.
Free long-term parking is available in St Charles.
The tour will be riding on crushed stone. For comfort it’s recommended that tires should be puncture resistant and a minimum of 32mm in width.
Riders must make their own arrangements for bike rental. Reference Bubba’s Pampered Pedalers if you book from the preferred local outfitter. This shop is a 20 minutes walk from the host hotel. Bike Stop Cafe, 701 S Riverside Dr, St Charles, MO 63301 \ Tony (314) 973-4422 or Jodi (314)-620-1491 Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers offers a limited number of bicycles available for rent. Our inventory primarily consists of hybrid bikes, with a small selection of gravel bikes, sorry but no EBikes at this time. If we have enough advance notice, we can typically find a bike that fits your needs. Our goal is to offer customers well-maintained bikes that are not new, but are priced affordably. If you’d like to rent a bike from us, please reach out to discuss our inventory and determine if we have a suitable option for you. Keep in mind that if you decide the bike doesn’t work for you when you arrive for the ride, you won’t be able to switch it out.
On Day 0, please plan to arrive in St. Charles around 1:00 PM. There we will load your bikes and receive your luggage. At 2:45 PM you will be shuttled to Kirkwood (suburban St Louis) to jump on the Amtrak train for a cool ride into Sedalia. The biking part of the vacation ends on day 5 in St Charles, the official end of the ride. This tour includes a final overnight hotel in St. Charles, we will also take our final group meal that evening. Your stay in St Charles and final meal is not mandatory, please reach out to us if you prefer to make your own revised plans. The bike tour will end in St Charles in the afternoon on Day 5. It is best not to book outbound flights before 6:30 PM that day to allow enough travel time.
The Katy Trail is a very well-maintained crushed limestone trail devoid of vehicle traffic.
From St Louis Lambert Airport to St. Charles is a short drive of about 15 minutes. BPP provides complimentary airport shuttle services. It is necessary to reserve your shuttle prior to the tour. To facilitate seamless logistical arrangements, we advise all participants to arrive no later than noon on Day 0. For departure, flights scheduled for Day 5 evening (after 6:30 PM) or the next morning are recommended.
Not a problem. That said, vegetarian is the only other dietary option available.
We extend a warm welcome to all participants. Non-riders are required to complete the same registration forms and pay the corresponding fees as riders. Non-riding participants may engage in all aspects of the tour, apart from the riding portion, should they choose.
No problem. If you feel you cannot finish the day’s ride, our staff will assist you and your bike to get you to the ending location. No questions asked. Alternatively, each evening before the next day’s ride we offered shortened mileage variants where we will move you forward and this way everyone ends at the same point.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Single | $2,950 |
| Double | $2,450 |
Please note that there is an expiration date associated with the early bird discount code. Pricing when redeeming a discount code is honored by the date your registration and deposit are received. Mail-in registrations paid in full must be postmarked by the stated discount code expiration date to qualify.
Note: To pass savings onto riders, we have moved to Double pricing base rates; for Triple & Quad rates please reach out to us by email. (pamperedpedalers@gmail.com)
Need a Bike Rental?
Check availability & daily pricing
Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers offers a limited number of rental bikes, primarily hybrids with a few gravel bikes; e-bikes are not available at this time. Please click the inventory link to view current options and contact us in advance so we can help determine whether a suitable bike is available. Our rental bikes are well-maintained and affordably priced, though they may not be new. Please note that bikes typically cannot be exchanged after you arrive for the ride.
Exciting updates for the 2026 Katy Trail Ride!
We’re pleased to announce that, under new ownership, we are enhancing every aspect of your ride experience. In 2026, the ride will be offered twice. While the classic Katy Trail Ride remains a valued tradition, for 2026, the route will run in reverse of our historical direction. Riders will begin in Clinton and pedal eastward to St. Charles over five scenic days.
This change offers a major convenience: participants can now park at the endpoint in St. Charles on Day 0, eliminating the need for a long final-day shuttle.
A New Pre-Ride Adventure: Your journey will begin with a train ride on the Amtrak River Runner from suburban St. Louis (Kirkwood Station) to Sedalia on check-in day (Day 0). It’s a relaxing and scenic way to preview Missouri’s landscapes before your wheels hit the trail. All aboard!
Join us for a week-long cycling tour across Missouri on the country’s longest continuous rail-trail. Over five days, you’ll cover approximately 225 miles of scenic countryside. Riders will arrive in St. Charles on Day 5 in the afternoon, with time to unwind before our farewell dinner celebration. Our goal is to make this a memorable adventure, filled with enjoyable events, local hospitality, and lasting friendships.
Our updated daily riding distances and redesigned itinerary were a hit on the 2025 ride, and we’re building on that success for 2026. With refreshed start and end points, you’ll enjoy overnight stays in charming Missouri towns and meals featuring local flavors.
New year, new direction, and plenty of new memories, check it out!
Day 0 - St Charles
- For the 2026 Katy Trail ride, the route is reversed. Check-in will take place in St Charles on Day 0 (Ride 1 date is Sunday Aug 30 \ Ride 2 date is Monday Oct 5), where you’ll safely park your car and we’ll load your bike and luggage.
Day 1 - Clinton to Sedalia
- On Day 1 morning, participants will be transported by shuttle from Sedalia to Clinton, which serves as the official starting point of the Katy Trail. On the first stretch, the trail rolls 38 miles to Sedalia for a nice kickoff ride.
Day 2 - Sedalia to Rocheport
- On Day 2, the group will cycle 50 miles, predominantly descending (hence the route direction change) through Boonville. The day concludes in the small town of Rocheport. The Schoolhouse BnB is one of the best that Missouri has to offer and you’ll wake up to a home-cooked breakfast for champions.
Day 3 - Rocheport to Mokane
- Upon departing Rocheport, the bluffs along the Missouri River are simply amazing. Day 3’s segment covers the longest distance of the trip, spanning 53 miles en route to Mokane. At the end of the riding day, we’ll shuttle to Hermann, the picture-book heart of Missouri’s wine country. The evening includes an overnight stay at the Hermann Crown Suites and another excellent group dinner to round out the day.
Day 4 - Mokane to Marthasville
- Concluding the day’s ride with a freshly prepared lunch in a caboose is certainly a distinct experience. Day 4’s 47-mile ride is another great part of the trail, culminating at the KT Caboose eatery, managed by our old mate and local icon Jon, known for his signature avocado BLTs. The tour invites you to enjoy lunch on the house before shuttling to Washington for an engaging Day 4 evening. This segment of the journey showcases Missouri’s agricultural landscape and provides scenic views of the Missouri River.
Day 5 - Marthasville to St Charles
- Traveling 39 miles east, the route passes through Defiance before making the final crossing of the Missouri River. After reaching St. Charles, riders will celebrate the end of their journey with an evening featuring local cuisine and camaraderie. The tour officially concludes on Day 5. The following morning, enjoy breakfast at the St. Charles hotel, then depart at your convenience.
St Louis International Airport (STL) is the closest airport.
Free long-term parking is available in St Charles.
The tour will be riding on crushed stone. For comfort it’s recommended that tires should be puncture resistant and a minimum of 32mm in width.
Riders must make their own arrangements for bike rental. Reference Bubba’s Pampered Pedalers if you book from the preferred local outfitter. This shop is a 20 minutes walk from the host hotel. Bike Stop Cafe, 701 S Riverside Dr, St Charles, MO 63301 \ Tony (314) 973-4422 or Jodi (314)-620-1491 Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers offers a limited number of bicycles available for rent. Our inventory primarily consists of hybrid bikes, with a small selection of gravel bikes, sorry but no EBikes at this time. If we have enough advance notice, we can typically find a bike that fits your needs. Our goal is to offer customers well-maintained bikes that are not new, but are priced affordably. If you’d like to rent a bike from us, please reach out to discuss our inventory and determine if we have a suitable option for you. Keep in mind that if you decide the bike doesn’t work for you when you arrive for the ride, you won’t be able to switch it out.
On Day 0, please plan to arrive in St. Charles around 1:00 PM. There we will load your bikes and receive your luggage. At 2:45 PM you will be shuttled to Kirkwood (suburban St Louis) to jump on the Amtrak train for a cool ride into Sedalia. The biking part of the vacation ends on day 5 in St Charles, the official end of the ride. This tour includes a final overnight hotel in St. Charles, we will also take our final group meal that evening. Your stay in St Charles and final meal is not mandatory, please reach out to us if you prefer to make your own revised plans. The bike tour will end in St Charles in the afternoon on Day 5. It is best not to book outbound flights before 6:30 PM that day to allow enough travel time.
The Katy Trail is a very well-maintained crushed limestone trail devoid of vehicle traffic.
From St Louis Lambert Airport to St. Charles is a short drive of about 15 minutes. BPP provides complimentary airport shuttle services. It is necessary to reserve your shuttle prior to the tour. To facilitate seamless logistical arrangements, we advise all participants to arrive no later than noon on Day 0. For departure, flights scheduled for Day 5 evening (after 6:30 PM) or the next morning are recommended.
Not a problem. That said, vegetarian is the only other dietary option available.
We extend a warm welcome to all participants. Non-riders are required to complete the same registration forms and pay the corresponding fees as riders. Non-riding participants may engage in all aspects of the tour, apart from the riding portion, should they choose.
No problem. If you feel you cannot finish the day’s ride, our staff will assist you and your bike to get you to the ending location. No questions asked. Alternatively, each evening before the next day’s ride we offered shortened mileage variants where we will move you forward and this way everyone ends at the same point.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Single | $2,950 |
| Double | $2,450 |
Please note that there is an expiration date associated with the early bird discount code. Pricing when redeeming a discount code is honored by the date your registration and deposit are received. Mail-in registrations paid in full must be postmarked by the stated discount code expiration date to qualify.
Note: To pass savings onto riders, we have moved to Double pricing base rates; for Triple & Quad rates please reach out to us by email. (pamperedpedalers@gmail.com)
Need a Bike Rental?
Check availability & daily pricing
Katy Trail Memories
