It's very fashionable to say negative things about Illinois online these days. You won't find that here. As a matter of fact, the Land of Lincoln can brag about the fact that it possesses the most awesome bike path in the world and there are pictures and video to prove it.
If you consider yourself a bike enthusiast, there is one route through Missouri you need to know about. It's the Katy Trail which spans more than 240 miles and takes you nearly all the way across the state.