Well as anyone would figure, I overpacked for my first bikepacking trip. I started at the Kansas river in Kansas city, Kansas. My goal was to bike across Missouri to the mouth of the Missouri river at the Mississippi river. Temps rangeranged from high 80's to 41°F one cold morning!
I slept in comfort on a regular twin size air mattress(my luxury item). And had 4 days worth of clothes(too much, but not many laundry options). Plus dry food and cooking supplies. Weight was unknown on packed goods.
I rode through K.c. to the chiefs stadium. Hopped on the rock island trail to windsor. Went down to clinton to ring a stupid ass bell to start the katy trail, then continued my trip back towards st. Charles area. In Gore, Mo I had a nasty crash. Scrapped up my knee and elbow, bruised ribs, and separated my Ac joint in my right shoulder. rode 3 more miles to Treloar, where I decided I would not be able to continue the trip and finish it one go. Called my wife to pick me up. I rode out another 7 miles to marthasville to where my trail friends where spending the night, and where my wife picked me up.
Rode 308.5 miles in 7 days. I got 70 more miles, to finish my trip. Fortunately I live close to the Katy trail near st. Charles. So I should be able to knock out the last 70 miles in a few weeks when I am recovered.
But had a blast!
by Ghand86