When Derek Liecty asked about restaurants along the Katy Trail I asked where he was coming from. His response was St. Louis... Of course I assumed he meant St. Charles which is the beginning of the trail. But when Derek and his friend Jerry arrived I found out they really did bike from St. Louis. The St. Louis Airport! Not only that but Jerry biked from Richmond Virginia and is planning to go all the way to Oregon. Derek flew in from Oakland CA to bike the Katy Trail with his long time friend and biking pal. Both are avid bikers and have done biking tours all over the world. I'm impressed! And a little bit jealous. Derek came riding up up on a "Bike Friday" which is a bike that folds up into it's own suitcase that you can bring on an airplane. And Jerry came loaded down with heavy traveling gear on a sturdy touring bike. Biking cross country takes about 4 months and Jerry is visiting friends along the way who sometimes bike along with him for bits of the trip. Stopping in St. Louis to visit friends was a perfect way to meet up with Derek at the airport and get on to the next stretch. They biked through St. Louis streets to a trail in Creve Coeur Park that connects to the Katy, that was news to me, so all you St. Louis people who are interested might want to check that out. You can follow Jerry's trip on his blog at Jerry Bikes West. He usually updates it at libraries in the towns he stops at for the night. Have a great trip guys... You are really inspiring me!
