9/18/17
Eads, CO > Scott City
Miles Ridden – 104.8
Mileage to date – 1,816.8
Yesterday’s destination was Scott City. So many possibilities for blog titles and I came up with “Beam me up Scotty”?! Just call it blog fatigue on my part.
Unlike many of the other small towns, John has ridden through the Wikipedia entry for Scott City is quite thorough. Perhaps folks have a little more time on their hands there? I leave for you to be the judge. Among the many tidbits on Scott City from Wikipedia –
“Scott City was founded in 1885 Like Scott County, the city is named in recognition of a United States General, Winfield Scott Before developing into a city, Scott City was in a land ruled by Pueblo Indians. In October 1884, two women from Chicago, Illinois claimed the land that Scott City is on and built a cabin. The following February, two men from Chicago came to the cabin and settled. Soon after, many people started arriving in the county and Scott City was then founded in 1885.”
There seems to be no shortage of things to do there –
· “Beefiesta is held yearly to celebrate the beef industry in Scott County, one of the largest cattle feeding counties in the state. The Beefiesta BBQ is held on the opening day of the Scott County Free Fair immediately following the parade.”
· “Every July 4, fireworks are provided on the south side of town.”
· “One weekend every fall, the Sunflower Futurity and Derby is held at the Scott City Indoor Arena. Barrel Racers compete against a few hundred others. Open Barrel Race, Seniors Barrel Race, and Juniors & Pee-Wee Barrel Races are put on as well as the actual barrel races.”
Beefiesta and barrel races what could be more fun?
The mascot for the local high school is the beaver. A giant welded beaver is on display at the football field and Wikipedia describes it as “a true destination”. Upon learning about the welded beaver I urgently texted John to let him know what was in store for him. Sadly he did not share my excitement.
I guess when you ride your bicycle 105 miles the last thing you want to do is ride around looking for a giant welded beaver!
Or perhaps he was tired from the night before?
Per John –
“Last night we camped in the Eads town park. Around 2:30 in the morning the sprinklers turned on for about 30 minutes raining on both tents. We all learned that are tents are, in fact, waterproof. I was sleepy all day because of that.”
The other big news for the day is that they are in a new state and a new time timezone. John said the riding was good today but there was not too much to look at it. He also said they sky was amazing because it seemed so huge.
Pictures from today-
