Schedule

2013 slide show

T.R.A.I.L. web site with official information is here.

April 2nd: Leave KC @ 7:00 AM sharp for Shreveport (550 miles)– En route there is a stop at Macadoodles liquor store in Pineville, MO (a stone’s throw from the Arkansas line). Then on to the Fairfield Inn with a Mexican restaurant (Nicky’s) across the parking lot. This stop is a tradition with us. We party there and finish back at the motel.

April 3rd: Travel to Lafayette (230 miles)- We have stopped at Natchitoches (at Laysone’s for meat pies) and in Opelousas at Billy and Ray’s for Boudin along the way. There is a kick-off party that evening.

April 4th: Ride to Breaux Bridge (40.3 miles)– We ride from Lafayette to Breaux Bridge basically following the Cycle Zydeco route. We will travel through St. Martinville visiting several attractions there. You might want to make a stop at Kate’s Too just as you get to Breaux Bridge. Pace yourself at Rainbow Daiquiri’s. Chastity mixes up some mean Crazies (Pace Yourself). We are thinking Dinner at Café Des Amis.

April 5th: Ride to Opelousas (43miles). You might enjoy the swamp boat tour at McGee's Atchafalaya Basin ($? fee - Not sure if this is included). We understand there will be a tour of Bayou Teche Brewery in Arnaudville (LA 31 beers). Also in Arnaudville is a great food stop at Myran’s Maison de Manger. Traveling on, look for “the tree” for a magnificent photo op, especially since it’s Arbor Day. Another traditional stop for us has been Bourque’s Super Market in Port Barre. The Jalapeno Sausage Cheese Bread is a treat. SORRY there will be NO horse racing at the Evangeline Downs (the season begins April 17th) and the city’s web site tells of a Music & Market series happening on Fridays in April and May (this site hasn't been updated from last year's schedule yet).

April 6th: Saturday we ride to Mamou for Fred’s Lounge where a Zydeco radio broadcast takes place from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. We hope Tante Sue will be able to join us there. This is one of my absolute highlights each year on the Cycle Zydeco ride. After your wild time at Fred's we attempt to ride on to Eunice (total mileage 39.2). That evening we can attend the "Rendez-Vous Des Cajuns" radio show at the Liberty Theater.

April 7th: Sunday we will ride from Eunice to Lafayette (50 miles). This leg is new so we don't yet know the particulars. If there is time you may consider a trip to Avery Island. See the link for tour information.

April 8th: Return to KC

Official Ride Information And Motel listings:

New Information Online.


Recommended lodging if not camping:

April 2nd - Fairfield Inn Shreveport Airport

6245 Westport Avenue

Shreveport, Louisiana 71129

318-686-0102

$79.00 Mention “Cycle Zydeco”

April 3rd - Ramada Lafayette same as April 7th

120 E Kaliste Saloom Rd

Lafayette, LA 70508

337-235-0858

$54.95 for 2 queens Mention “Cycle Zydeco”

April 4th - Microtel Inn Breaux Bridge

2280 Rees Street Exit

Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

337-332-0432

$71.00 for 2 queens Mention “Cycle Zydeco”

April 5th - Evangeline Downs Hotel

Next to 2235 Creswell Ln

Opelousas, LA 70570

337-407-2121

varies $103.50 for 2 queens Mention “Cycle Zydeco”

April 6th - Best Western

1531 W. Laurel Av
Eunice, LA 70535

337-457-2800

$75.00 /night Mention “Cycle Zydeco”

April 7th - Ramada Lafayette same as April 3rd

120 E Kaliste Saloom Rd

Lafayette, LA 70508

337-235-0858

$54.95 for 2 queens Mention “Cycle Zydeco”

We are checking into where cars can be parked in Lafayette. One option is long term airport parking. We are also thinking of all chipping in to cover the cost of a rental trailer to haul luggage from town to town.




Sunday, April 22, 2012

To Caravan Start

This info remains the same for the 2013 trip.
Meet at 6:30 AM : Ready to go at 7:00 AM
Red line show form 110th and Metcalf to Mike Bennett's office at 6420 W 110th, Overland Park.
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