<p>Hola bike travelers and bike packers, welcome to anotherepisode of the Chainwheel Diaries, stories about bike travel told by the travelers themselves.</p><p>I’m your host, Brian Berlin, coming to you from the PalosVerdes Peninsula, home to some of the best bicycling scenery and climbs in Southern California.</p><p>And by the way, Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! May it be a year of fulfillment and happiness for you and yours.</p><p>Today’s guest is Chris Compton, who has been a frequentguest and is joining me today as we relive our epic Katy Trail Ride last July.</p><p>If you’re not familiar with the Katy Trail, it&#39;s the longest continuous rail trail in the U.S. measuring 237 miles from Clinton to Machens, Missouri.</p><p>Chris and I rode from Clinton to St. Charles in time for thefourth of July celebrations on the riverfront, but we started the ride in our own adventurous way. We met lots of great people and I was fortunate to have visits from my Missouri relatives. </p><p>So have a seat at the coffee bar, sit back and enjoy theepisode.</p><p>Katy Trail adventure, coming up next!</p><p></p>