New Hostel in Farmington, Missouri: Al's Place

It looks like there is a new hostel in Farmington, Missouri, USA -- opened September 2009:

• http://www.ajc.com/travel/missouri-turns-old-jail-138282.html
• http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/10/4317831.html
• http://farmington-mo.gov/public-services/announcements/315-als-place-bike-hostel.html

The Transamerican Trail Cyclers Inn was opened and dedicated Sept. 8, in time to accommodate some of the participants in the Tour of Missouri cycling race, which ended Sept. 13.

The eastern Missouri community is on the TransAmerica Trail bicycle route. The hostel has 14 bunk beds in three bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and laundry room.

The inn, also known as Al's Place, was dedicated to the late Al Dziewa, a Farmington cycling enthusiast.