Cycling Across Missouri on the Katy Trail in May 2025 at Age 60

In a blog writing I posted back in August 2017 (yes, 7 years ago), I mentioned wanting to cycle the longest, continuous rail trail in the United States — a total of 240 miles. I wrote about this again in my blog back in March 2019. I’ve discussed it with my supportive wife and have decided to do this ride shortly after turning 60 next spring.

I’ll do the 240-mile cycling tour across Missouri from May 24-27, 2025 — during the Memorial Day weekend. I’ll log 60 miles per day at age 60 to accomplish the ride in 4 days. My wife will drop me off at Machens, Missouri on her way to visit family in Kansas and pick me up in Clinton, Missouri after day 4. Yes, this will replace any previously planned running endeavors. I simply cannot devote the amount of time it takes to train properly to run solo across a state — as I’ve done previously. I enjoy cycling and have ridden several rail trails in the United States — but have always wanted to ride the longest one... the Katy Trail. This will be my opportunity.

The average high temperature in Missouri during the month of May is 75 degrees, with the average low temperature being 54 degrees. It should be a pleasant ride as spring will be in full bloom. Although, there could certainly be spring showers. Regardless, it will be 240 memorable miles.

Gotta Roll,

Paul J. Staso

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Click on any of the links below to see some of my adventure photos:

• United States in 2006 (3,260 miles solo in 108 days at age 41)
• Montana in 2008 (620 miles solo in 20 days at age 43)
• Alaska in 2009 (500 miles solo in 18 days at age 44)
• Germany in 2010 (500 miles solo in 21 days at age 45)
• The Mojave Desert in 2011 (506 miles solo in 17 days at age 46)
• Various Photos From Mileposts Gone By
• Students Worldwide Who Ran With Me Virtually
• Roadside Sights From My Running Adventures
• Some Cycling Moments From The Past