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Here's what people are saying about our bicycling adventures...
“Bicycling the Katy Trail: Rails to Trails Corridor Across Missouri was my first Road Scholar trip, but certainly won’t be my last! This cycling trip had been on my bucket list for over 5 years; every expectation was exceeded!”
— Donna from Allen, TX
“If you like variety in program activities that are also active, this may be what you are looking for. Lots of adventures along the way. You will not be bored with Mother Nature on this excursion. She has a lot to offer!”
— CAROLYN FROM DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Bicycling the Katy Trail and Across Missouri
Unique bicycling programs designed for travelers age 50+!
Bike along the Missouri River and through dense forest, prairies, rolling farmland and wetlands as you cover up to 188 miles of the 240-mile Katy Trail, America’s longest “rails-to-trails” project. A protected state park, the Katy Trail follows 240 miles of the former Missouri- Kansas- Texas (MKT) Railroad Corridor from St. Charles to Clinton. Enjoy expert-led educational sessions on the fascinating history that surrounds this storied trail!
Each Bicycling Adventure includes:
- All lodgings & most meals
- Expert-led lectures & field trips
- Hands-on experiences & performances
- All gratuities
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Favorite Experiences biking St. Simons and Jekyll Islands:
- Bike along the scenic Katy Trail — often with the Missouri River on one side and bluffs on the other.
- Learn about MKT Railroad history, the Missouri River and the journey of Lewis and Clark.
- Visit three of Missouri’s finest wineries and explore the culture of the midwest in towns along the trail.
A university of the world, Not-for-Profit Road Scholar has been leading global educational adventures for adults for nearly 50 years.
Our programs are all-inclusive educational adventures, not superficial tours. When you explore with us, you’ll have a deep, thought-provoking experience delivered by faculty experts on site.