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Wild on the Katy Day 1 - June 18, 2007 - Clinton to Sedalia
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The first day of the 2007 Katy Trail Ride officially kicked off Monday morning with breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Riders enjoyed biscuits and gravy, fruit, cereal, milk, juice and coffee served in the Benson Convention Center in Clinton.
The night before, the center was open for hot showers and riders were given access to an amazing swimming facility. Participants were shuttled into town for dinner before the 8 p.m. riders meeting.
The first day of riding started off with what many called perfect cycling weather. The humidity was down and it was a nice cool day. Joining the ride today were riders from the Cycling Scholars Biking Program of the Genesis Charter School in Kansas City. The riders were sponsored by the Major Taylor Foundation of Greater Kansas City.
Riders enjoyed a rather short ride of only 39 miles today. SAG stops were located in Calhoun, Windsor and Green Ridge. The first riders arrived in Sedalia in the early morning, way ahead of the check-in table, which began operations at noon. Those who arrived a little later were able to enjoy the many vendors stationed at the Sedalia Depot. The riders had their choice of anything from cookies and kettle korn to Mexican food!
After lunch, the riders had the opportunity to lay back and relax at Liberty Park. The pool was open for those who wanted to take a dip and for those wanting a drier activity, the option was open to travel to Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site for tours.
At 5:30 p.m., everyone got together for the group photo before dinner and luckily before the rain set in. At 6 p.m., the doors of the convention hall opened for dinner served by Nadler’s. Riders were greeted by a feast of BBQ brisket, smoked turkey, a veggie tray, pasta salad, baked beans, baked potato, rolls, apple crisp, coffee, tea and lemonade. A pasta dish was provided for those who wanted a meatless option.
After dinner, the riders meeting, lead by David Kelly, program director, and Andrea Putnam, event coordinator, was held. Riders were briefed on what to expect during the next day’s ride from Sedalia to Columbia, approximately 66 miles.
After the meeting, Professor Farquar amazed the gathered crowd with his Great American Medicine Show, which included singing and magic tricks.
Soon after the show ended, many headed on to bed to prepare for the long bicycle ride Tuesday. A slight drizzle wouldn’t seem to let up but many said they would prefer a little rain to scorching heat.
Check in again soon for an update on day two of Wild on the Katy 2007!
