Morning started with 0630 departure from the Vinchester hotel, and breakfast of donuts and danishes. River crossing was foggy, so we chose the Katy trail instead of faster, smoother M-94. Fog cleared and we moved back and forth between the trail and the highway. Stopped at Dutzow to finish donuts and have a coffee. Sky began to darken, but forecast was only 20% chance of rain. We planned to stop for a victory beer at Defiance, but darkening sky and strong tailwind encouraged continuing, to our peril. Storm caught up, the wind blew and the lightning flashed. We got soaked and covered with trail grit, but once wet and gritty, it’s hard to get wetter. Ride ended just as the rain quit. Katy trail conquered! Combined days 5 and 6 to accommodate Chuck’s schedule.