Chat Gravel is Tough

It's cooler than asphalt but the chat gravel on the Katy Trail takes more effort per pedal stoke. The parts that are shaded ready a tired rider for the sunny stretches of the path. The area we were in didn't run along the river too much but when it did I imagine the Amazon must be similar :-). The turtles, and there were many, didn't seem to mind our presence. Mary claims she saw a squirrel the size of a large cat and she also spotted a fox. We enjoyed the sights but some people kept complaining about the heat and the heat and the heat. We were joined by my younger sister who may be (is) really out of shape and she was the youngest of a somewhat aged group. Altogether an enjoyable two days of riding in the Missouri country side.

Ready to Ride, Again



Some Are Slow




A Sale on Gatorade




A Brief Respite



Our Sunday Ride, McKittrick to Portland and Back (Only 30 easy miles)




Katy Trail and Missouri River Backwater Residents



It's Over!



Bringing Up the Rear