Looking to ride the Katy Trail this spring but short on time and energy? A pedal-assist electric bike offers a sustainable, fun alternative to the traditional bike.
These new bikes can help you travel the 239.6-mile trail. Pedal-assist bikes allow riders to easily and consistently cover ground, no matter the length of your trip. Pedaling is still required, though think of it as supercharged bicycling—your efforts are magnified by the electric bike assist, which also helps conquer uphill grades.
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Start your trip at the Bike Stop Café in St. Charles, which rents electric bicycles for $15 per hour or $100 per day. The trailhead is just .3 miles from the shop, and return shuttles are available from designated points on the trail. (Advance reservations are required.)
For a memorable weekend sojourn through Missouri wine country, travel 27.4 miles, from St. Charles to Augusta, where you can spend the afternoon checking out the area’s wineries and enjoy a picnic. Stock up on last-minute snacks at Augusta Emporium. Afterward, check in at the Red Brick Inn, which offers a hot tub for soaking after a day on your bike and breakfast for fueling the next day’s ride. After plugging in your electric bike to fuel up for the next day, enjoy dinner at Root Food + Wine, chef Philip Day’s acclaimed restaurant in a historic home on Walnut Street. The next morning, hit the trail for the 36.9-mile ride to Hermann. Stop for lunch at Tin Mill Brewing Company, which serves pizzas, toasted ravioli, and sandwiches. Or try Hermann Wurst Haus, an authentic German style deli. Afterward, check out the area’s wineries. Then have a pre-booked shuttle handle the return trip to St. Louis.
