Beautiful trail with great access and not crowded in early May. Many birds (including a turkey.)…read moreRent bikes right on the trail in St Charles from the Bike Stop Cafe.

For my thousandth review, I had to pick somewhere special and to me, there's nowhere more special…read morein the state of Missouri than the Katy Trail. My friend and I rode this trail in its entirety; just over 240 total miles of trail spanning Clinton, MO to Machens, MO east to west, and the three and a half days out here were paradise. The trees recently bloomed (mid-May) and formed a shaded tunnel for several miles along the ride. Aside from the occasional rural highway to cross, you'll ride free of cars in peace on this classic rails-to-trail state park. I don't know if it's the constant endorphins from riding, the unique sights and smells of nature, or just the unknown adventure of heading across the state by bike, but this equated to one of my favorite trips I've ever taken in my life. For the next trip, we're taking Amtrak straight to Sedalia so we don't have to get dropped off, plus, who doesn't love traveling by train? I want to break it down day by day below, as well as shout out to some great local spots that we found along the way. But first, trail details if you're planning a trip: It's crushed limestone, which can be dry and dusty some years, or a bit sloshy during others. I have a road bike but opted to take a cross bike for this one with 35 mm tires. While the trail packs down very well and is ridable from nearly any bike, I highly recommend at least 30 mm or wider tires. No need for mountain bike tires, but at least something wide enough to be more comfortable as you log miles. Day 1: We were dropped off at Clinton and had a destination of Boonville; all told it was around 78 miles with a break halfway in Sedalia. The Clinton stretch is a bit boring compared to the rest, with looser gravel and not a ton of scenery. Sedalia was a nice change of pace and we broke from the trail to find Kehde's BBQ in an old MKT train car, along with Ozark Coffee which is by far the best cup of coffee in Sedalia. There's a stretch after Sedalia with no trailheads, no water, no nothing, so plan accordingly. We finished our first day by staying in the historic Hotel Frederick in Boonville, ready to set out and get river views for day 2. Day 2: By far the most epic day. The bluffs as you approach Rocheport are towering and unlike most of Missouri's somewhat limited scenery. The Rocheport tunnel is amazing and you've got to get a photo there, and then shortly after you'll find Meriweather Cafe... the best spot along our trip. Not too far after that is the landing with music, Thai food (Chim's) and scenery. We dodged some thunderstorms in mid-May, but were able to get into our hotel at Jeff City right before the skies opened up. Day 3: Jeff City is not my fav, so we waited out storms and headed through a workmanlike, dodgy part of the trail. It got better as we got further away from Jeff City, and the sun popped out and the trail met the river again. Scenery slowly changes as you approach Hermann, MO, famous for all their wineries and festivals. Crashed at an AirBNB in the middle of nowhere that night, and got up before the sun to finish the trail on the final day. Day 4: My friend and I were up and out by 5:45 a.m. so we could make our train back to KC. Beautiful early morning ride through the country, then into Weldon Spring and a nature preserve just outside St. Louis. This was a beautiful stretch, but it starts to feel more suburban the closer in you get which feels weird after nothing but nature. We made it to St. Charles, took photos with the Lewis & Clark statues, and crushed some food at Bike Stop Cafe. All that was left is a somewhat odd 13 miles of loose track out to Machens, a total map dot. Not sure why the trail goes here, but we had to finish it all so we did it just this once. It would be a much more natural ending, or beginning, to situate in St. Charles as there are tons of places to stay and eat, plus a classic river landing. We got picked up from a scheduled shuttle with Bike Stop Cafe and they took us out to the Kirkwood Amtrak, about 45 minutes away for $80. We hopped aboard the train (only an extra $10 per person for bikes, but they can only accommodate 4 per train so make reservations) and took it back to Union Station back home in KC. This place is a win-win-win: A major win for cyclists/hikers/nature enthusiasts, a win for cars who hate cyclists on the road (c'mon man), and a win for Missouri as it showcases the longest rails-to-trails conversion in the entire US. They take good care of it overall, but I'd love to see some more water stops along the way as you really need to ration it at times. The Katy really is a special place, and whether you set out to do the whole thing, ride a day with friends to a winery/brewery, or take the fam to explore, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Typically when I take trips, I want to get AWAY from the state I live in, but having this one in my back yard makes for an unforgettable trip and one I'm hoping to make into an annual tradition.

I've bought several bikes and accessories from this shop over the years, and every experience has…read morebeen excellent. The staff is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely courteous--they take the time to make sure you're getting exactly what you need. You can really tell it's a family-owned business that takes pride in their work and their customers. From sales to service, they've been reliable and honest every time. Highly recommend supporting this local bike shop!

Friendly and knowledgeable staff! Feel like they really care and listen. Small town feel, hometown…read moreshop! Proud to support local small businesses. ​

Looking for a bike but don't want to spend too much? Paul at Recycled Cycles might have what you…read moreneed. Buying a bike from Paul was a great experience. He is very knowledgeable but doesn't talk down to you. Nor does he push a hard sell, or try to hype up any of his bikes. He comes across as a honest dude. He buys bikes, fixes them up so they are ready to ride, and resells them. The best part -- he offers a 90-day warranty on any bike he sells. Try getting that on Craigslist... Here's how it works. Go to his website and check out his selection. If you see something you like, call him and arrange a time to check out the bike at his UCity home. If you decide you want the bike, you put down a non-refundable 30% deposit on it. After you do this, Paul will spend a couple days getting the bike all tuned up and ready to ride. Then you go back, pay the remaining amount, and take your new used bike. He is happy to install extras like a water-bottle holder or a kickstand for a small fee. I would recommend checking the site often, because his bikes go QUICK (especially the hybrids). He takes credit cards, but I would recommened paying with a check (w/ local address) to avoid a surcharge. Paul also does repairs, and he says that he often works on bikes that bike shops have refused. I picked up a nice hybrid bike for $280+tax and I'm enjoying it.

I recently got a very nice road bike here. Paul was extremely knowledgeable and honest. He knows…read morebikes! He spent a lot of time educating me on every detail of the bike I bought. I will certainly go back when it's time to add to the collection!

I made a $1K deposit on two e-bikes in Oct 2025. Just found out the business has closed and is not…read moreresponding to messages. Legal action seems to be the next step.

My daughter's bike tire deflated unexpectedly after her bike had gotten a tune up from 40K cycles a…read moremonth ago. When my husband brought the tube in, they replaced the tube without question for free. They went above and beyond! They have great customer service, they have always been extremely accommodating and friendly. We have never had a bad experience at this store! The service after the sale is worth the price of these bikes!

helped me work on a difficult project 10/10 couldn't be happier with the customer serviceread more

My husband called to purchase a chain this morning. The price was marked $49. I picked up up for…read morehim not knowing. We were charged $54. We called to inquire about being charged the wrong price since the sticker on it was less. We were simply told "there's been a price change" This literally all happened with it 30 minutes of calling to purchase it and me picking it up. CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS! THIS IS FRAUD! I'll be posting this every place possible. Take your business someplace honest instead!

Such a nice trail. I used to take my boys here to walk the trail when they were in strollers. I…read morecame here recently to take the dog for a walk in the trail. It's such a beautiful view. I noticed they added some extra workout areas every so many miles which is cool. I like the mile markers and interesting facts they post while walking the trail. Plenty of parking and they have restrooms and porta-pottys too.

It's a good park. It's a bit too close to the radiation contamination for my liking, though it is…read morenot in a RECA zip code. This area floods. I wouldn't touch the water here. What do I like? Well, the park is pretty flat, with some areas of sun and some of shade. It connects to the Katy Trail: you can cross the river! Creve Coeur Lake Park is often crowded. Quite crowded. Not just busy, but... there are areas where it's difficult to walk or to cycle because there are so many people. The Boathouse (restaurant) is frequently closed. The last meal I had there wasn't good. Actually, that is the only meal I've ever had there. I want to give it another chance and maybe I will if our schedules align.

We decided to go to the lake. It was serene. It has a very peaceful vibe. People are kayaking,…read more walking and riding bikes. The lake is beautiful. Unfortunately I didn't feel like taking a stroll. Therefore I sat and watch people. There were some interesting people and families.

I come here often. Sometimes for solitude, sometimes to get active with friends. My only issue was…read morethat the restrooms were not available -- likely because it was out of season when I went. Love how BIG it is.. and I can get my steps in with one lap! If you go when it's cold, the portion of the trail not blocked by trees is very cold! Dress warm!

Extremely poor service. I brought my bike in for a tune-up under my plan and they suggested I get…read morea new chain, which was fine. I picked the bike up and withing 25 miles the rear tire shredded on one side. I returned to the shop and was told this was just normal "wear and tear" and had nothing to do with the tune-up. I asked if an examination of the tires was nto something done in a tune-up, and they promptly told me that they have no way of knowing when a tire will shred or become unusable. The shredding was considered "a coincidence". I equate this to taking my car into the shop and know they will look at all the vital parts (tires included) and make recommendations on them. They seem to know what the remaining life span of a tire is I ended up having to buy a new tire and tube, which they would not even give me a discounted price on. They also mentioned that the tune-up plan I had purchased should have never been sold with the bike (not sure what that was all about...). I have been to many of the other bike shops in town and they are knowledgeable and thorough. These folks seem to be in it just for the money. Don't go here unless you really are in a bind. Go to a place where they know what they are talking about.

Very expensive, very bad at fixing bikes. I spent a lot of money for them to mess up my bike.read more

David's bike shop is where you want to go. They are so helpful and knowledgeable. David's BMX…read morerestorations are inspiring and masterfully done.

The shop owner David really knows his stuff! He made a point to help me find the type of bike I was…read morelooking for, and he did his best to stay in my price range and even had the accessories I wanted to add on for comfort and to create an emergency repair kit for long bike rides! He even has a nice selection of shoes and t-shirts/ Bike shorts! A great local business that's thriving and serving the community well!! He sells new bikes, used bikes (when in stock) & is a master mechanic for repairs, come see David for any of your bicycle needs!

I've been here a few times over the years because at one time it was the closest cycling shop to…read morehome. I recently stopped in for a self repair part and was reminded again why I usually drive to other shops. Staff seem uninterested you've stopped in and service seems perfunctory.

I went into this store and bought a bike, the manager/owner was the one who sold it to me. Guy…read morewasn't the most friendliest, but I didn't mind, I was stoked because of my new bike. To his credit he was knowledgeable, and somewhat informed me of what I was buying. However I snapped my crankshaft pedaling, not even three weeks after normal trail riding. I took it back in for the warranty, they were very busy on a Sunday. I waited for about 10-15 minutes, with my crankshaft in hand. I understand they were busy so I didn't mind the wait. Then the manger/owner, walks by me without acknowledging me or asking what was wrong, sees the crankshaft in my hand and says "your gonna have to leave that here" and walked away. I didn't even get a word in. I was stunned a little bit, less than 3 weeks ago he sold me a bike worth quite a lot of money. So I, left and went to Momentum on Mid Rivers, as soon as I walked in they greeted me and asked me how they could help. They explained everything to me and I dropped my bike off for them to work on. Mid Rivers now has a life long customer, I have gotten my friends into mtb and they shop at mid rivers. Moral of the story is, customer service is key.