Day 1: Arrival, Meet-up at our overnight location, in Hermann, Missouri
Arrive on your own at our starting location in Hermann by 2pm the start of your adventure. We will have an orientation in the late afternoon, followed by dinner. We will assist in getting your bikes to our overnight location if you are renting or shipping your bikes. Plenty of parking for those driving to Hermann. Dinner included.
Day 2: KATY Trail - Hermann to Augusta
Miles: 35 miles · Elevation: +927 / -955'
Terrain: Crushed gravel trail and paved road.
Transfer: 50 minutes
After breakfast, we begin our ride today on the KATY trail along the Missouri River heading east to Augusta. We will shuttle back to Hermann at the end of the riding day. All meals included.
Today we will visit the Adam Puchta Winery, the oldest, continuously owned family winery in the United States. This family owned winery has been in the hands of the Puchta family without interruption for 7 generations since 1855.
Day 3: KATY Trail - Hermann to Jefferson City
Miles: 45 miles · Elevation: +1,174' / -1,160'
Terrain: Crushed gravel trail and paved road.
Transfer: 1 hour
We will head west on the KATY trail today toward the state capital of Jefferson City. We ride in rural Missouri farmland as we make our way through small town. We transfer back to Hermann at the end of the day.
Today we visit the Martin Brothers Winery; one of a handful globally specializing in fermenting mead. Mead is wine made from honey. Each unique harvest of honey represents the floral character of the blossoms of season, varietal, and place created by the bees that have pollenated the area. All meals included.
Day 4: KATY Trail - Boonville to Sedalia
Miles: 36 miles · Elevation: +1,293’ / -998’
Terrain: Crushed gravel trail and paved road.
Transfer: 3.5 hours
After breakfast we transfer to Boonville, MO to ride the western end of the KATY trail. This section of trail departs from the Missouri River (the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition). Once we reach the converted rail station in Sedalia, we will shuttle back to Hermann and our next winery. All meals included.
Our evening will find us at the Stone Hill Winery and Dinner at The Vintage Restaurant; expect an exceptional experience at One of Missouri’s top winery destinations. Explore their historic cellars and winery, taste our award-winning wines, dine overlooking our vineyard, and relax while enjoying Stone Hill.
Day 5: KATY Trail - Booneville to Jefferson City
Miles: 50 miles · Elevation: +1,156’ / -1,084’
Terrain: Crushed gravel trail and paved road.
Transfer: 2.5 hours
We will once again transfer to Booneville, but ride along east on the KATY trail along the Missouri River toward Jefferson City; connecting the missing link between the rides of the week. A quick shuttle back to Hermann and our last night together with our final meal together in celebration of our time together is in store for us. All meals included.
Day 6: Pack-up, Farewell, Departure
In the morning after breakfast you will be own your home to begin your journey home or to your next destination. Shuttle services are available to bring you to the St. Louis Lambert International Airport for an additional fee. We will assist in getting your bike on its journey home. Meals on your own.