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Day 2 -
June 24, 2003 -
Sedalia to Rocheport
Riders began the day with a hearty breakfast provided by the powerful pitcher of flapjacks-The Pancake Man! Along with pancakes, riders enjoyed sausage links, cereal, juice, milk, coffee and fresh fruit. There was a ribbon cutting ceremony in Sedalia to announce the opening of the newest section of the Katy Trail State Park in Sedalia from Boonville Street to Griessen Road, which is 1.5-mile section of the trail. After the riders left Sedalia, the weather started to heat up. Today’s high was 94 with heat index at 105.
SAG stops today were in Clifton City, Pilot Grove, and the Boonville Depot. The Hallar’s were generous enough to provide everyone with free sandwiches and drinks again this year on this very hot day.
The Passport Questions and answers for today follow:
1. Where is the only original tunnel on the Katy Trail? Rocheport
2. What trailhead is the furthest north? New Franklin
3. In 1932, which bridge along the MKT railroad was the longest lift-span bridge of its type in the United States? Boonville
4. What community was named after a focal point for early travelers crossing the prairie? Pilot Grove
Passport winners were Sandy Booker, who received a gift basket from the winery, and Todd Gerber, who answered all of his questions correct. Susan Maclintock from the Friends of Rocheport provided the giveaways for the perfect answers.
Some cyclists enjoyed lunch at the Trail Side Café in Rocheport, located near the trail. Others called it a day and liked the option of riding with Clarence and Amanda up the one-mile hill to the vineyards. Les Bourgeois Vineyards provided dinner, which included salad, corn, potatoes, wild rice, pork and pasta. After the riders meeting, Jim Denny gave a very interesting presentation on the voyage of Lewis and Clark through the historic Manitou Bluffs region.
