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Home Page2005 Katy Trail Ride -- June 20-24, 2005
Day 3 - June 22, 2005 - Hartsburg to Hermann
On Wednesday morning, the riders woke to a hot and humid morning in Hartsburg. The Pan Cake Man made his second appearance of the week, but stepped out of his usual realm of flipping cakes to flipping French toast. The riders enjoyed a tasty meal of French toast, eggs, sausage, milk, juice and coffee before setting out to hit the trail to Hermann.
During the ride, the cyclists had a chance to participate in what is known as Poker Run Day. At four of the SAG stops and the registration booth, the riders were instructed to pick a card out of the deck and write down whatever they drew on their game sheet. The riders with the best and worst hands at the end of the day won a prize.
When the riders arrived in Hermann, they set up camp at the city park or stayed at one of the motels or bed and breakfast throughout the town. During the afternoon, the riders could swim at the Hermann Pool, take a tour of Deutschheim State Historic Site, tour Stone Hill Winery or just meander through the town and park. Dinner was served at the Stone Hill Pavilion that overlooks town of Hermann and the winery vineyards.
The evening meal consisted of mostaccioli, tossed salad, fruit salad, rolls, dessert, tea and lemonade. Also during dinner, the riders had a chance to taste and purchase wine from the winery. After dinner, it was time for the riders to hear about the logistics of the next day’s ride to Augusta at the riders’ meeting. Following the meeting, it was time for the cyclists to relax and rest for the next day’s ride to Augusta.
