Our first night 40 miles out on the Katy Trail. Rode thru lots of shaded forest, along the wide Missouri, then wetlands and finally large expanses of corn and soybeans. It’s hot, but cold front coming to cool things off after possible severe weather tomorrow. Camping in the town ball field with lots of youth baseball games going on, other kids playing around our tents and parents watching the game with a bucket of light beer (yes, they sell it at the concession stand!). Onward to Tebbits tomorrow 50 miles, planning on getting an early start to beat the afternoon thunderstorms.
I’m riding with Angie from WA state, who put out an ad looking for companions to ride the trail. I answered the ad and here we are. I’ll return after riding the trail on AmTrak and she will continue riding a loop south back to St. Charles.
Obligatory start picture. 
Get used to the cornfields! 
Long and straight. 
Ahhhhh…. 
Informational board at all trailheads. 
Roadside stop 
One of the oldest bank buildings in Missouri 
Stopped here for water from a hose. Did not appear to be anyone there, but he was watching us from an upstairs window. 
Bike rack art. 
2 Wheeled Wanderer 