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Day 2 -
June 22, 2004 -
Marthasville to Jefferson City
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After a stormy night, the riders emerged from their tents to find a beautiful Missouri morning awaiting them on the trail. The Marthasville Community Club served a breakfast of pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, coffee and orange juice.
A handful of the riders took off on the trail well before sunlight, heading toward Jefferson City. Most riders left shortly after breakfast was served and their tents and baggage were loaded on the trucks. The weather cooperated all day long with comfortable temperatures and no measurable rainfall.
Tuesday’s portion of the ride was the longest section of the ride at 68 miles and it took its toll on many of the riders. There were a few minor accidents and some people were picked up a little early on the trail but the ride was a success for everyone involved.
Dinner was served by Word of Mouth Catering under the pavilion in Memorial Park. After the meal, Melanie Robinson led the evening rider’s meeting to talk about what could be expected on Wednesday’s ride to Boonville. Jim Denny, Missouri Department of Natural Resources historian, gave a program on Lewis and Clark in Missouri after the rider’s meeting.
The weather stayed beautiful into the night as the riders rested their tired legs for the third leg of their journey across the Katy Trail State Park.
