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JerrySTL
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Originally Posted by Aim2bFit
A wealth of information jefnvk, thanks. That's what I was looking for. Sounds like the Northern "bridge" area roads will be fine on the mountain bike. I'll ride whatever works. Its the being out that I enjoy. I had heard of the Meijer Heartwick and Pere Marquette trails and have them on my list. Thanks

CliffordK, I looked at the Katy Trail and since its crushed limestone, I'd use the mountain bike. Sounds like a great trail and it connects to the ever-expanding Rock Island Spur for a few more hours of riding. A little distance from here (571Google miles), but you never know. That List of Cycleways is quite the long distance bikers dream isn't it. Michigan to Washington State for one example. Reminds me of an old Ranger friend of mine, Doc Giblen, who rode from the coast of Washington State to the Eastern Coast. Always thought that was quite the accomplishment but we were 40 years younger then.

To bobwysiwyg, the Kal-Haven trail looks good for the mountain bike and isn't that far from the GR trail. It's nice taking both bikes. It allows me to fit the trails.

Thanks all.
You don't need a knobby tires on a mountain bike for the Katy Trail. Mostly smooth tires would be fine. I ride on it with 700x32 tires on my touring bike and I weigh about 215 lbs plus about 30 lbs more with the bike.
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