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Home Page2005 Katy Trail Ride -- June 20-24, 2005
Day 1 - June 20, 2005 - Clinton to Pilot Grove
On the eve of the Katy Trail Ride, more than 300 riders met at the Benson Center in Clinton for the starter rider’s meeting, led by Melanie Robinson and David Kelly. During the meeting, the riders were briefed on what to expect for the following days ride. After the meeting, riders settled into camp to rest up for the first stretch of the ride.
The first day of the Katy Trail Ride started off with a clear morning at the Benson Convention Center in Clinton. The participants enjoyed breakfast of biscuits and gravy, cereal, fruit, juice and coffee. Following breakfast, the group posed for a group photo before heading out on the trail to Pilot Grove.
The first day of the ride was approximately 61.3 miles, making it the longest portion of the ride. The first rider rolled into Pilot Grove right before noon, followed by the rest of the riders throughout the day. Riders enjoyed clear skies and sunny weather for the first day of the ride.
Dinner, which consisted of brisket, chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, dessert, tea and lemonade was served at 6 p.m. at the community center in Pilot Grove. As everyone finished dinner, the crowd stayed for the nightly rider’s meeting lead by Melanie Robinsion, which discussed how the day went and what to expect on tomorrow’s ride to Hartsburg. Also, two gift baskets where given away from the towns of Sedalia and Pilot Grove. After dinner, the cyclists could enjoy a dip in the Pilot Grove pool until 10 p.m. or practice their moves with a line dance instructor before settling in for the night.
