Day 6 was our final day on the Ohio to Erie Trail. After nearly a week of riding across Ohio, we woke up knowing that by afternoon we would be standing on the banks of the Ohio River, having completed the journey from Cleveland to Cincinnati. The mileage would be relatively short compared to someContinue reading “Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 6 – Todd’s Fork Adventure Campground to Newport, Kentucky”
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Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 5 – Prairie Grass Trailhead to Todd’s Fork Adventure Campground
Day 5 marked our final overnight stop on the Ohio to Erie Trail. After several long days in the saddle, we were beginning to feel the accumulated miles. We had learned our rhythms, developed our routines, and figured out what worked—and what didn’t—when traveling across Ohio on loaded e-bikes. Today’s ride would take us approximatelyContinue reading “Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 5 – Prairie Grass Trailhead to Todd’s Fork Adventure Campground”
Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 3 – Turkey Hollow Campground to Mount Liberty Berry Barn
After our longest and most difficult day on the trail, Day 3 felt like a gift. We woke up at Turkey Hollow Campground, sore but encouraged. The previous day had stretched us with 83 miles of riding, battery management, and a brutal gravel climb into camp. Thankfully, Day 3 would be much shorter at approximatelyContinue reading “Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 3 – Turkey Hollow Campground to Mount Liberty Berry Barn”
Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 2 – Peninsula to Turkey Hollow Campground
Date: June 2-3Route: Heritage Farms to Turkey HollowMiles: 83Elevation: 2,000ft GainWeather: Warm during the day. Cool at night.Mood: Tired-SoreHighlight: Meeting up with the guys from last year’s trip on the Katy Trail in MO. We woke up at Heritage Hills Campground after a cold night on the Christmas tree farm. The temperature was likely in the mid-40s when we woke, and neitherContinue reading “Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 2 – Peninsula to Turkey Hollow Campground”
Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail Day 1: Cleveland to Peninsula OH
Date: June 1-2Route: Edgewater Park to Heritage FarmsMiles: 30Elevation: 200ft GainWeather: Cool (We started late June 1 and biked 10 miles with sunlight and 20 miles in the dark. We woke to a 45-degree temperature.)Mood: TiredHighlight: Getting off trail using Google Maps (bike) and falling with a 110lb e-bike and gear. Today’s Ride at a Glance Today I rode from Cleveland to Peninsula, covering about 30Continue reading “Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail Day 1: Cleveland to Peninsula OH”
Riding the Katy Trail: Oklahoma City
After riding the Katy Trail in Missouri with my friend Eddie in May of 2025, I decided to try to find other sections of the trail in other states to ride. I came across the Oklahoma portion, and it is only 25 minutes from my house! I parked my car at the Lincoln Park golfContinue reading “Riding the Katy Trail: Oklahoma City”
Biking the Katy Trail: Day Five
We woke at the Marthasville, MO, community park club, packed our gear, and headed toward St. Charles. Day five included a 38-mile final stretch that went by quickly! We left Marthasville around 7:15 am and arrived in St. Charles by 11:15 am (May 16, 2025). The scenery included more farmland, and as the trail grewContinue reading “Biking the Katy Trail: Day Five”
Biking the Katy Trail: Day Four
We began day four in Portland and ended up in Marthasville. Neither of us slept very much the previous night. We had some noisy camping neighbors and several cars driving on the gravel slowly near the campground. Neither of us could understand the traffic. There is nothing in Portland! (Eddie’s YouTube video for days fourContinue reading “Biking the Katy Trail: Day Four”
Biking the Katy Trail: Day Three
We began day three at Cooper’s Landing and enjoyed a coffee and some oatmeal while cleaning our bikes. At this point on the trail, the path regularly followed the Missouri River. My metabolism is typically a bit high, but I was eating constantly on this trip! After starting each day with oatmeal, I ate snacksContinue reading “Biking the Katy Trail: Day Three”
Biking the Katy Trail: Day Two
On day two, we began in Sedalia and camped at the Missouri State Fairgrounds camping area. The fairgrounds are about a half a mile off the trail, and you simply set up and wait for the kindly gentleman to come by and collect your payment. We paid $15 each for camping, had a hot showerContinue reading “Biking the Katy Trail: Day Two”
Toby DeHay 