Motorcycle trip to Colt's training camp
What a fine way to spend a Thursday at the end of July! Today, at 7:30 in the morning I packed my Honda Shadow and drove west for about 80 miles along the old National Road, US 40. I passed by the small town of Stilesville, Putnamville, Reelsville, and Brazil before arriving just east of Terre Haute, Indiana at The Rose-Hulman Institute for a look at the Indianapolis Colt's football training camp. This was, by far, the longest trip I've taken on my motorcycle. Old US 40 is a beautiful road west of Indianapolis. It's four lanes wide with very little vehicle traffic. The ride through rolling hills was just beautiful. I arrived at the camp ~ 9:45 AM and entered the stadium area where ~ 400 other fans watched the practice. What surprised me most was how intimately involved (head coach) Tony Dungy, was. He called all the plays and watched the team's execution intently. The practice was over by 10:30 AM. I watched the players walk off the field (some greeting their families) while autograph seekers waited patiently for a chance of getting a player or coach's signature. Those who waited were not disappointed. After the practice, I strolled through the grounds and booths and then got back on my motorcycle for the ride home. I stopped at a McDonald's in the quaint town of Brazil, Indiana before coming home the rest of the way. Total trip: 160 miles and quite an experience......
Phil in the stands of Rose-Hulman at Indianapolis Colt's training camp
Coach Dungy directs the plays on the practice field
Coach Dungy signs some autographs after practice
For more photos: click on this link:
http://philmarder.com/marderhomepage/photogallery/Colts_Camp_Album/index.html
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