Day 1 - 2006 Katy Trail Ride Day 1 Photos

Three hundred cyclists started off the week of the Katy Trail Ride with a 38-mile journey from St. Charles to Marthasville. After enjoying a box breakfast provided by the St. Charles Convention and Visitor's Bureau, most began the ride around 7 a.m. The weather was a pleasant 75 degrees with a slight breeze. Around noon, a majority of the riders entered into Marthasville for their first over night stop at the Marthasville Community Center.

The riders had the entire afternoon to relax and get a little sun before the night activities. Dinner began at 6:00 p.m. and was catered by the Marthasville Community Center. Our dinner consisted of mouth-watering baked turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, mostaccioli, and awesome cake. After dinner, all the riders joined back together for a riders' meeting presented by Melanie Robinson.

Following the riders' meeting, the first activity of the week was offered by the World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis. They had a display of rehabilitated raptors for the riders to enjoy. Right after the meeting, most riders turned in for the night to rest up for the 68-mile journey to Jefferson City on Tuesday.

World Bird Sanctuary demonstration. Taking a break on Day 1.