Bike Trip
Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:34 pm
On friday morning, a few friends and i biked on the Katy Trail for 60 miles. For your info, the Katy Trail is an old rail line from a defunct service that was put to use as a safe and well maintained stretch of path for people to use for biking and walking/running.
It took freaking all day, but the reward of sitting down at the end of the night, legs and ass hurting like hell... (ass hurts from the bike seat you pervs) and having a few brews around a campfire was awesome. If there is any type of place near where you live, that could be converted to this type of state park, i highly recommend writing your state officials to see what you can do to make this thing happen.
Of course i live in Missouri and people think its a po-dunk state, and for the most part it is. All along the trail after you leave the outskirts of St. Louis/St. Charles area you see a lot of farms and a lot of the Missouri River (which feeds into the Mississippi and was the starting point for Lewis and Clark's expidition after the Louisiana Purchase). There is a small sense of understanding that i got from watching the farmers tend to their land.
But anyway, here is a link to the website which gives a ton of info about it. Some of the local boys probably know about it and i definitely urge you guys to take advantage of this kind of opportunity.
http://www.bikekatytrail.com/
A few weeks ago, i posted about the new bike i bought and found there was some response to it and i also noted the thread where people were talking about diet and exercise. After riding several times, probably about 190 miles or so including the trip, i've noticed i feel a lot better in the mornings and have a a ton of energy throughout the day. You guys, if you have the opportunity to ride, i highly suggest it.
Anywho, thanks for reading and you can now go about your business....
King
It took freaking all day, but the reward of sitting down at the end of the night, legs and ass hurting like hell... (ass hurts from the bike seat you pervs) and having a few brews around a campfire was awesome. If there is any type of place near where you live, that could be converted to this type of state park, i highly recommend writing your state officials to see what you can do to make this thing happen.
Of course i live in Missouri and people think its a po-dunk state, and for the most part it is. All along the trail after you leave the outskirts of St. Louis/St. Charles area you see a lot of farms and a lot of the Missouri River (which feeds into the Mississippi and was the starting point for Lewis and Clark's expidition after the Louisiana Purchase). There is a small sense of understanding that i got from watching the farmers tend to their land.
But anyway, here is a link to the website which gives a ton of info about it. Some of the local boys probably know about it and i definitely urge you guys to take advantage of this kind of opportunity.
http://www.bikekatytrail.com/
A few weeks ago, i posted about the new bike i bought and found there was some response to it and i also noted the thread where people were talking about diet and exercise. After riding several times, probably about 190 miles or so including the trip, i've noticed i feel a lot better in the mornings and have a a ton of energy throughout the day. You guys, if you have the opportunity to ride, i highly suggest it.
Anywho, thanks for reading and you can now go about your business....
King
Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:30 pm
I wish I had a place like that in my State.
Re: Bike Trip
Sun Oct 09, 2005 11:31 pm
Originally posted by Kingofbeers
After riding several times, probably about 190 miles or so including the trip, i've noticed i feel a lot better in the mornings and have a a ton of energy throughout the day. You guys, if you have the opportunity to ride, i highly suggest it.
I know how you feel. During my soccer seasons I always feel so much healthier and energized. Excerise is good!
Sun Oct 09, 2005 11:46 pm
I ride every monday, wednesday, and fridays! 
try and beat my personal best every morning on my way home. so far I've only managed 2 miles in 7 minutes....mind you having to stop several times to cross streets. I'd like to do more though. Probably get more into when the weather is permitting...or not...who cares haha. If I get a job I'm not going to save up for a car but rather a really nice Trek or something to that extent.
try and beat my personal best every morning on my way home. so far I've only managed 2 miles in 7 minutes....mind you having to stop several times to cross streets. I'd like to do more though. Probably get more into when the weather is permitting...or not...who cares haha. If I get a job I'm not going to save up for a car but rather a really nice Trek or something to that extent.
Mon Oct 10, 2005 12:39 am
Originally posted by Twister026
I wish I had a place like that in my State.
http://www.trailsource.com/scripts/three.asp?STATENAME=VIRGINIA&TYPE=BIKE
Sounds like a great ride King. I used to get out for rides every weekend. Since the kids were born, I've only done the occasional downhill. Time to hook up the Burley to the road bike and hit the road until they're old enough to ride trails with me...
Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:25 am
nice one KOB, looks sweet.. I have some trails around me here in nw suburbs of CHI, will probably explorer more when the boyz get a little older and we can all go.
This place is close to me.
http://www.livin4jc.net/bike/trails/1-chicagoland/cook/busse-woods.html
This place is close to me.
http://www.livin4jc.net/bike/trails/1-chicagoland/cook/busse-woods.html
Mon Oct 10, 2005 8:35 am
we have quite a bit of places like that in Alabama. The Boyscout troup i used to be in went on at least 1 long bike trip a year. when i was younger my bike was pretty much an extension of my legs. now all i do is go on a 2 mile walk everynight and do some situps/stretches. it's not a lot but i've lost like 20 lb's in only a month so i'm happy.
Mon Oct 10, 2005 9:23 am
Originally posted by Destructor
all i do is go on a 2 mile walk everynight and do some situps/stretches. it's not a lot but i've lost like 20 lb's in only a month so i'm happy.
Sounds like its working man, keep it up.
Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:38 am
I would really enjoy riding my bike, but Athens is just to damn hilly!