Road Scholar: A Cycling Journey: The Katy Trail Across Missouri



Day 1 (10/3/2026)  - Arrive in St. Charles, MO

Day 2 (10/4/2026)  - Shuttle from St. Charles to Sedalia  (see below)

Day 3 (10/5/2026)  - Bike from Sedalia to Booneville 

Day 4 (10/6/2026)  - Bike from Boonville to Jefferson City 


Day 6 (10/8/2026) - Bike from Hermann to Dutzow 

Day 7 (10/9/2026) - Bike from Dutzow to St. Charles 

Twenty Two Participants From:
  • Arkansas (1)
  • Colorado (4)
  • Illinois (1)
  • Kentucky (1)
  • Maryland (1)
  • Michigan (1)
  • Minnesota (2)
  • New Jersey (2)
  • New York (3)
  • Pennsylvania (1)
  • Tennessee (1)
  • Texas (2)
  • Wisconsin (2)


An Alphabetical Remembrance (by participant David Steinberg, used with permission)

A is for Amazing that is the Katy Trail;
B is for Beautiful that is the Mighty Missouri River so much of which we saw this week; 
C is for the Crew: Bob, Joe, John, Matt and Todd who made our biking journey so safe and comfortable, thank you, guys;
D is for Debbie - you’re a Superstar, so knowledgeable, helpful and patient; thank you, this D gets an A+; 
E is for E-bikes that made for a great ride; 
F is for friends, the many new ones we made this week; 
G is for The Grand Cafe in Jefferson City, scene of one of many enjoyable dinners; 
H is for Hermann, a town of history and charm;
I is for the Isle of Capri Hotel, our first night on the Katy Trail in Boonville; 
J is for Jefferson City, the State Capitol and its rich history;
K is for the Katy Trail that brought us together;
L is for Lewis & Clark, Meriwether and William, and their historic expedition; 
M is for the Mitchell Car Museum and Magpie’s where we shared our last meal together; 
N is for the National Churchill Museum at Westminster College in Fulton; 
O is for the Old Dutchess Hotel and Oak & Front;
P is for Peers Store, a delightful landmark store in Dutzow; 
Q is for Quit - something we never did; 
R is for Road Scholars - of course; 
S is for Sedalia, St. Charles, Stone Hill Winery, Swallows Nest picnics, and Snack Stops; 
T is for Trailheads where many a Snack Stops we did partake; 
U is for Umbrella, something we did not need at all this week; 
V is for the Vigor we showed and the Views we saw; 
W is for Washington, another town providing good memories; 
X is for Fox - nor a single one all week; 
Y is for the Yoga for Cyclists class that began our biking journey;
Z is for the Dutzow experience, but mostly for the Zeal and Zest we all brought to this week’s ride.
Well done, Road Scholars.

David & Kathy 
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Shuttle from St. Charles to Sedalia
After check in, orientation, dinner and spending the night at Country Inn & Suites in St. Charles, MO ...
... on the bus heading towards Sedalia, MO.
Along the way a stop at the National Churchill Museum.
The western side of the Berlin Wall.
The eastern side of the Berlin Wall.
Back on the bus to ...
... the Canterbury Hill Winery for lunch.
Checking in at the Comfort Inn in Sedalia ...
... then to the Daum Museum.
Dinner at Ni Kuni in Sedalia.

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