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”
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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 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”