(he brought it back from Kentucky piece by piece and reconstructed it within the interior of Resto 101). “People want to show off their bike to their friends. Right now, we’re on a two-year waiting period for restorations.” It might seem like a daunting ‘to-do’ list, but the man who will breathe new life into the bikes says it’s all just a matter of keeping his eyes on the path to completion, putting his feet on the pedals, and moving forward. Corbin Crable hasn’t taken a bike ride for nearly 30 years, but he’ll be happy to cheer cyclists on while enjoying a cold beer in the tap
Evel Knievel. Like Schmiedeler, Wilson says he’s happy and fortunate to be able to work on select projects that interest him (“I’m a sucker for a good story,” he admits). One of the most recent was a restoration of a bike owned by the father of U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo). “Originally, it was beige, but we painted it red, white and blue,” Wilson says of the 1940 Huffman Long Tank. Still, there are other projects to complete during Resto 101’s busy season. “During the summer, everyone wants everything at the same time,” Wilson says, standing in Resto 101’s high-ceilinged garage, where the façade of a vintage gas station stands
room. You can e-mail him at corbin.crable@bakeru.edu. ^
Here’s one of many bikes at Resto 101 - hooray for the red, white and blue.
BEST TRAIL RIDE IN KANSAS CITY Katy Trail Where: Between Clinton and Machens MO. Mileage: 240 miles long (With 47 mile portion connecting Pleasant Hill to the Katy Trail State Park)
Trailheads: 26, with 4 restored railroad depots
What is it?: A Missouri State Park
History: Built on the former corridor of the Missouri-Kansas- Texas Railroad Information: Some of the most scenic areas of the state, closely follows the Missouri River, small towns, and the history of Missouri.
Their unique decal lets you know what to expect once you step inside Velo Garage and Tap House.
More information: www.mostateparks.com/park/katy-trail-state-park
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