America Bicycle Journeys

09/19/2024

Getting ready for 2025

06/17/2024

This is an unforgettable journey!
Book now -- https://www.americabicyclejourneys.com/ride-the-west-tour

05/26/2024

This old culvert needs some love! Next Wednesday, May 29th, the Katy Trail will be CLOSED near mile marker 231-232 for culvert repairs.
There is no recommended detour at this location. Please plan accordingly and obey signage and staff on the trail.

05/26/2024

We are pleased to welcome the Treloar Mercantile to Katy Trail State Park!
This historic mercantile and bank is on the National Register of Historic Places and will become the Katy Trail's Welcome Center on the trail, and will be named for Ted and Pat Jones. Stay tuned for more information about this gem in Treloar Missouri.

https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/katy-trail-state-park-receives-donation-new-welcome-center

05/22/2024

As many of you know a devastating tornado tore through the RAGBRAI LI community of Greenfield yesterday. They're a strong, resilient community but ... this storm was bad. We wanted to share the link to their Tornado Relief site with you. All donations go directly to the Greenfield Community Foundation and tornado relief.

Our hearts are with Greenfield. At this time we do not know the impact to the ride. Our focus right now is lending our support to our partners in Greenfield in whatever ways we can.

❤ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=85VQDHYE2DEMU

Photo by The Des Moines Register
Greenfield Ragbrai 2024

04/19/2024

Join us Saturday as Kevin leads the Gravel Ride towards Hartsburg on a 29 mile loop! We'll also have a short Katy Trail only option available.

Of course, hang out on the patio after the ride and reward yourself with a tasty treat from the Steam House!

04/19/2024

Rocheport Bridge Update:
The full closure has been cancelled and all work will now be conducted under flagging. Riders can expect short closures, expected to last no more than 1 hour at a time, while construction crews are actively carrying large payloads over the trail.

Trail users must travel through the Conex boxes (pictured here) and obey all construction staff instructions. Trucks on the trail and short closures at the bridge site can be expected from today through April 24th.

Happy trails!

04/11/2024

⏰POSTPONED - Due to equipment availability, this work has been postponed. MoDOT will post updated information as soon as new dates for closure of the Katy Trail have been determined.

04/10/2024

⏰POSTPONED - Due to equipment availability, this work has been postponed. MoDOT will post updated information as soon as new dates for the work have been determined.

🚧⚠️🚴🚶‍♀️ALERT for Katy Trail users: The Katy Trail will be impacted from Rocheport to the Rocheport Bridge for construction of the new eastbound I-70 bridge:
• Monday – Wednesday, April 15 – 17: The trail will be CLOSED.
• Thursday – Friday, April 18 – 19: Flaggers will be present to safely allow users access to the trail.
For their own safety, trail users are asked to heed all barricades, flaggers and signs.

More information: www.modot.org/node/44979

03/31/2024

Don't miss out on the adventure of a lifetime!
Registration closes today for this inaugural tour of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario tour. Segment tours available.
Book now and save with tour discounts. Visit us at https://wix.to/0zRYQYG before it's too late!

03/29/2024

Don't miss out on the chance to experience the wonders of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario! Sign up for the 15-day Great Lakes Tour before it's too late. Register here: https://wix.to/wJpKbrY 🌅

03/26/2024

Discover the secrets of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario with us!🚴 Time is running out to join the Great Lakes Tour - registration ends on 3/31. Reserve your place today and create life-changing memories at https://wix.to/XuceCxk 🌄

03/09/2024

Completed on schedule ☑️
The Katy Trail bridge between Mokane and Hwy PP is open for trail users! Finishing touches are still in progress, so please continue to use caution in the area through the month of March.
Ride on!

02/27/2024

Small Missouri towns hope the Rock Island Trail will revitalize local businesses and economies, with Rocheport and Windsor as examples of the possibilities.

02/25/2024

Enjoy the ride Rick Nye!
Thanks for letting us be part of your Journey!
https://wix.to/r6EigwV

02/21/2024

Book Today to take advantage of early booking discounts while they're still available.
https://wix.to/EF8LqDP

02/13/2024

⚠️🚴🚶‍♀️ALERT for Katy Trail users: The Katy Trail will be closed from Rocheport to the Rocheport Bridge on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 7 am to 6 pm for construction of the new eastbound I-70 bridge. Signs and barricades will be in place advising of the closure due to construction traffic on the trail.
More information: https://ow.ly/c33A50QzJl3

02/10/2024

Ready to roll at MIDMO BIKE EVENTS EXPO !

02/02/2024

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01/30/2024

Adventure, travel and explore on two wheels. Book your tour or shuttle service today.
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01/26/2024

Are You Ready...to Tour

The 2024 America Bicycle Journeys Tour Schedule is now available. Join us on the Great Lakes in July, 6/30 - 7/15. Ride the bucket list tour - Ride the West this fall, 9/28 - 10/21. Early bird discounts available.

01/23/2024

Join us as we search for the best in the West and the Great Lakes!
Discover more at https://wix.to/H0j1DIP

01/17/2024

2024 Tour Schedule Now Available. Call today to book your next adventure!

So, you’ve conquered community bike rides; pedaled through the familiar bike trails; and maybe even tackled an MS 150. Is there something more exhilarating, more immersive? Welcome to the world of bike touring, where the possibilities are as vast as the open road. Types of Bike Touring Bike tourin...

01/10/2024

We have great news! Amtrak’s River Runner here in Mid-MO will be adding a Box Car with room for 20 bikes! This pilot program is March 1-September 30. Contact Amtrak for tickets. Thank you Amtrak and our Rocheport Representative Adrain Plank for helping to secure this service!!

01/05/2024

Let's talk touring -- 2024 Great Lakes and Ride the West

So, you’ve conquered community bike rides; pedaled through the familiar bike trails; and maybe even tackled an MS 150. Is there something more exhilarating, more immersive? Welcome to the world of bike touring, where the possibilities are as vast as the open road. Types of Bike Touring Bike tourin...

11/09/2023

Celebrate Veterans Day at Howler Bike Park this weekend! On Friday November 10th and Saturday, November 11th all veterans and active duty military get a FREE Day Pass to ride. Simply show your current military or veterans ID at the Welcome Center and hit the trails on us!

We’re grateful for your service and hope to ride with you this weekend!
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11/07/2023

This winter, one bridge on the Katy is getting a major glow-up. During this makeover, the trail will be closed west of the Mokane Trailhead for 1.3 mile to Hwy PP.

At mile marker 126.3, this bridge lies just east of Hwy PP and about 1 mile west of the Mokane Trailhead.
In its long life, this bridge has seen countless repairs and improvements, but the time has come for a full replacement.

We anticipate that the trail will reopen in mid-March.