Cycling Across North Missouri: The Way of American Genius Bicycle Route - Missouri Highway 36

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Walt Disney. Mark Twain. Newscaster Walter Cronkite. Retailer JC Penney. WWI General John “Blackjack” Pershing. Outlaw Jesse James. The Pony Express.

These people all have ties and connections to northern Missouri, and this bike route celebrates their contributions and influence, tying together a path taking cyclists among some of the most scenic and rural riding in the Midwest. Riders will also enjoy cultural experiences and historic sites that explore American history.

The bike route across north Missouri connects Hannibal, on the Mississippi River on the east side of the state, with the Missouri River and St. Joseph on the west.

After the Missouri Department of Transportation developed an audio tour for motorists to listen to as they drove the Highway 36 corridor, a bike route along Highway 36 was a natural fit.

MoBikeFed Comment: More about this bicycle route across northern Missouri here:

http://mobikefed.org/2012/11/highway-36-bicycle-route-unveiled-st-joseph...

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Cycling Across North Missouri: The Way of American Genius Bicycle Route - Missouri Highway 36