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Wild on the Katy Day 2 - June 19, 2007 - Sedalia to Columbia
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The second day of the 2007 Katy Trail Ride started for most around 6 a.m. Tuesday morning with breakfast. The Pancake Man (recently back from an appearance with Paula Dean of the Food Network) wowed everyone with his amazing cooking and delightful tricks as participants caught flying pancakes hot off the griddle. Along with pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, milk and orange juice were served.
Tuesday was a long day of 66 miles from Sedalia to Columbia. Early in the morning, rain was taken out of the forecast and riders enjoyed a sunny day with an average temperature in the mid-80s.
SAG stops dotted today’s trek with stops in Clifton City, Pilot Grove, Boonville, Davisdale, and Hindman Junction before the final stop for the day in Reactor Park in Columbia.
Despite the many miles that had to be covered, the first few riders made it to the day’s final destination around noon. Most riders arrived in the following few hours.
After setting up camp and enjoying a nice refreshing shower, riders had the opportunity to test their climbing skills on the Alpine Tower located just down the road from camp. The participants were able to try to traverse the 60-foot tower complete with cargo nets, swinging poles and a giant ladder.
After climbing or resting, riders headed to downtown Columbia to grab some dinner from area restaurants before the 8:30 p.m. riders meetings. At the meeting, riders were addressed by local leaders and state park officials. Present at the meeting was Doug Eiken, director of Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks, as well as representatives of the Missouri State Parks Foundation. The crowd had the opportunity to learn about the state park system and the foundation and some of the projects that are currently in the works.
After riders were briefed about what to expect on the next day’s ride from Columbia to Mokane (approximately 53 miles) Katy Klymus and Christina Bure from the Raptor Rehabilitation Project presented a Birds of Prey Program. The two brought along a couple of their feathered friends to help teach the crowd about raptors.
After the program, it was lights out for most campers who headed off to bed to get ready for the ride ahead tomorrow. Check back soon for updates on day three of Wild on the Katy!
