The trail was excellent, and being along the river seemed to cool me off. If I were to pick the locale with the best trail conditions, this is the section. There is a lot of trail traffic here in Rocheport. Leaving Rocheport toward Boonville, I struggle against a very tough head wind and heat. This section is open and very flat.
Riders can usually pick up good speed, but with the headwind it is miserable.
I arrive at the river, and proceed over the bridge to the mission-revival style depot to visit Wallace Keck. While at the motel, I took a much needed shower, shaved, and went to eat. It is Tuesday, Sept. 12. From the I-70 bridge toward Pilot Grove there are large cracks on the trail, large enough to catch your wheel and damage or throw you. For a short distance a dog chases after me.