First Day on the Trail

M: I learned a lot today. I learned that riding 35 miles on a limestone trail is the approximate equivalent of riding 45 miles on a paved trail.  The longest distance I’ve ever ridden in a single day is 50 miles, so check back later in the week to see how I handle the 50 mile day. I also learned not to stop on the trail for any length of time, because the vultures will start circling above sensing your weakness. And lastly, Jim & I learned (the hard way) that horses have the right of way. We were riding on the trail, minding our own business, when 2 riders on horseback approached us. The lead horse started bucking & its rider screamed at us to slow down & actually threatened to kill Jim. If that’s not the worst case Missouri hospitality, I don’t know what is. My dear friend, Nancy is from Missouri & I know that she would be appalled by this behavior. Anyway, now we know that horses have the right of way on the Katy trail.


And last, but not least, I made it through the entire day without having to cave in & use a port-o-potty. It was a good day!