I'm planning on this route to Parkville. There is a 2.2 mile stretch on the levee with moderate gravel. There is a way to avoid 1 mile of this pretty easily AND a way to avoid all of this that is not too complicated but does require a bit of Hwy 9. The planned route employs the new section of a paved trail that makes avoiding all of 9 possible from Riverside to Parkville.
The trip is about 18 miles there and 12 miles back for right around 30 miles total. If you want more it is easy to add a loop at the end.
I plan to make a lunch stop at Riverpark Pub and Eatery by the tracks in Parkville:
OR Frank's Italian just up the street.
Though cool at the start it looks like a pretty good day to ride.
