The setting was8:30 AM, Mitchell, South Dakota on a beautiful morning. The temperature was about 50, clear skies and there was plenty of sunshine. People were busy gearing up for the 14th Annual Tour De Corn. Checking air pressure, fixing flats, adjusting helmets and just double checking they had enough water. It was a fun and welcoming atmosphere. at 9:30AM we all
lined up and got underway. We head north following the police escort that was leading us out of town. The pack began to spread out almost immediately and by the time we made the first turn west there was a pretty open field ahead. The route Kay and I chose was the 35 mile one that took us 6 miles west , 5 north, 2 east, 5 south, 2 east and then the 15 mile loop around Lake Mitchell. It was a good day for riding , a light breeze out of the north west made for some good exercise when were headed north. On the other hand it made for some smooth riding headed south. The route was well marked and there were several comfort stations alon
g the way with water, Gatorade and some small snacks. Kay and I did not stop at the first two, but did stop for a cookie at the last one. After 2 hours and 12 minutes and averaging 16.5 miles an hour we arrived at the finish and to a well deserved break. We picked up our Tour De Corn shirts, water bottles and headed for the lunch line. Pork sandwiches, corn on the cob, potato salad and ice tea really hit the spots. All in all it was a great morning. We met and had the opportunity to chat with some very nice people as we road and the hospitality was great. Our hats off to the Tour De Corn Committee, we will be back next year.
The setting was8:30 AM, Mitchell, South Dakota on a beautiful morning. The temperature was about 50, clear skies and there was plenty of sunshine. People were busy gearing up for the 14th Annual Tour De Corn. Checking air pressure, fixing flats, adjusting helmets and just double checking they had enough water. It was a fun and welcoming atmosphere. at 9:30AM we all 
lined up and got underway. We head north following the police escort that was leading us out of town. The pack began to spread out almost immediately and by the time we made the first turn west there was a pretty open field ahead. The route Kay and I chose was the 35 mile one that took us 6 miles west , 5 north, 2 east, 5 south, 2 east and then the 15 mile loop around Lake Mitchell. It was a good day for riding , a light breeze out of the north west made for some good exercise when were headed north. On the other hand it made for some smooth riding headed south. The route was well marked and there were several comfort stations alon
g the way with water, Gatorade and some small snacks. Kay and I did not stop at the first two, but did stop for a cookie at the last one. After 2 hours and 12 minutes and averaging 16.5 miles an hour we arrived at the finish and to a well deserved break. We picked up our Tour De Corn shirts, water bottles and headed for the lunch line. Pork sandwiches, corn on the cob, potato salad and ice tea really hit the spots. All in all it was a great morning. We met and had the opportunity to chat with some very nice people as we road and the hospitality was great. Our hats off to the Tour De Corn Committee, we will be back next year.
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