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Washington, MO, man rides Katy Trail in one day

Submitted by Brent Hugh on Sun, 06/26/2005 - 1:40pm
Washington, Missouri, bicyclist Jim Jansen set out to ride the Katy Trail in one day to raise funds for an ailing co-worker, according to this KSDK-TV story:
Imagine trying to tackle the Katy Trail, all 225 miles, in one day. That was the goal of Jim Jansen.

Jansen set out on the journey as a fundraiser for his co-worker Tim Troske. The two work at Sporlan Valve Company in Washington, Missouri. Troske was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His battle has drained the family's resources. "Whenever you have a devastating illness, it clears you finances and insurance, this is the least I can do," explained Jansen.
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