tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82128278853420361412024-03-05T04:33:03.585-08:00Ride the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O CanalAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09426776967423257550noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212827885342036141.post-42555420644874673542013-07-21T16:28:00.002-07:002013-07-21T16:28:26.709-07:00Day 9
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Well this bike ride on the Great
Allegheny Passage and the C & O Canal is “in the history books”. We had a
nine hour ride home and arrived safely about 5 PM. Of course, the weather today
would have been perfect for biking, because we were not biking. The temperature
was in the low 80’s, not the high 90’s we had been experiencing. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We all had such a good time and
blended together as a cohesive group of friends, even though we mostly did not
know each other before the trip. Carol and I hope to offer an even better trip
next year to benefit Rails-to-Trails of Wayne County, as this was a learning
experience for us. These wonderful people were our “guinea pigs”. You as the reader
might want to give consideration to whether you would be interested in this
ride. Here are a couple pictures. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Poster with pictures of all 186</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09426776967423257550noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212827885342036141.post-59029727693971492732013-07-20T20:18:00.002-07:002013-07-20T20:18:10.475-07:00Day 8
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Well our trip is over and we were each
successful in completing our goal. We left at 8 AM in 2 shifts to be
transported back to Whites Ferry from Leesburg (7 miles). We were underway by 9
AM. It was overcast for awhile (cooler) but then the sun came out. There was a
slight breeze art times though. This was a 35 mile day with the last 22 miles
with water in the canal. There were more and larger mud puddles this morning with
gravel this afternoon, at times somewhat rough. And Tess fell once coming down
an incline at a lock, where there was suddenly deep gravel, but with no injuries.
The GAP has a better surface than the C&O. Lunch was at the Great Falls
Visitors Center snack stand in the parking lot. After lunch, we walked out the
trail to see the Great Falls up closer. Then we rode on into Georgetown. We
arrived at the zero mile marker for the canal after 3:00 PM. Then we spent some
time taking pictures of couples and the whole group at the zero marker. There
was a slight chance of rain today but we did not get any today or all week. The
hot weather was hard on us but lots of rain would have been worse. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Some are glad they completed it but
once was enough and some are considering the possibility of doing it again
sometime, but I think all agree it is “the ride of your life” and quite an accomplishment
to be proud of. I have learned a lot this trip and the trip will only get
better. The group agrees that my wife Carol (who delivers cold water and
luggage service) is the REAL queen of the ride. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tomorrow we have an all day drive home. I hope
to be able to lead a group again <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>next
year and perhaps YOU the reader, would be interested in doing this ride.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Visitors Center at Great Falls.</div>
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Mather Gorge at Great Falls.</div>
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Widewater, just below Great Falls.</div>
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A rest stop. Jenny and Bob are in front.</div>
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Our group at C&O sign in Georgetown.</div>
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JD, Jan, Gary, Tess (front), Dean, Deb, Lee (behind), Jenny and Bob.</div>
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Front-Keith and Tess.</div>
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Some of the group has had concerns about whether or not they could complete the trip. It is a long distance, the weather is hot, some could have used more training but didn’t have time, and have I said we are hot and tired every day? But when the “chips are down” the group will do whatever it takes, to make sure everyone will finish. If we have to stop more often so some can rest, they do it. If we are hot, tired and low on water. Carol shows up with a cooler full of cold water. But this morning, was the “kick when you are down”. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Despite already having more than enough pain already, this morning I went out to the bike trailer with the bikes locked, to find two bikes stolen. Gary and Jan’s bikes were gone. They were locked together but not to the trailer, making them the easiest one to steal. They had removed some of the tarp straps we use to align the bikes, but the others were locked in larger groups or to the trailer. So we called the police and made a report. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>At supper yesterday, we had decided to get up early and drive several of the fellows thru the Antietam battlefield, since we were very near to it, before starting to bike. So that plan went out the window. We were carrying Carol’s bike as an extra, in case of trouble, and this was trouble. So I told Jan to take Carol’s and Gary to take mine. Gary would not hear of it. He would not accept riding if it meant I couldn’t. Next we considered renting him a bike for 2-3 days, but the local bike shop did not open till noon. Then we started thinking, where could we get a cheap bike? Pawn shop? Then we hit on Wal-Mart. So I drove Gary and Jan to Wal-Mart to look at bikes. They had some that were “returned” and had to be sold as “used” (35% off). So he found a “no-name” mountain bike that fit him and bought it. By 9:30 AM we were ready to drive down to the parking lot where had quit the day before, only to find that Dean had another flat tire. So we took a load down to the parking lot and repaired the flat, while Carol brought the second load of people and luggage. There was never any question of Gary and Jan NOT riding with us; we all did whatever needed to be done, to make the ride together, so ALL could reach their goal of completing the ride.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We started at 10 AM but we were all soaked with sweat before we left the parking lot, just from unloading the bikes, loading the luggage and putting in Dean’s new tube (it was the yesterday patch that was leaking). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We arrived at Harpers Ferry and locked all the bikes up on the Maryland side (of the river) and walked across the river to see the town (West Virginia side). We decided to eat lunch first, as it was noon. Then we spent 45 minutes to an hour seeing part of the history displays. For those who don’t remember their history, John Brown, with 20 others, tried to raid the Federal arsenal (where the army’s guns were made and stored) to have guns to help the slaves overthrow their owners. He was captured and “hung” a month later for treason.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It was so hot that walking around Harpers Ferry was more work than riding bicycles under the trees (as most of the towpath is). Carol met us at Brunswick with a cooler full of cold water, which couldn’t have been more welcome. She then drove to the hotel and unloaded all the luggage before driving out to Whites Ferry to shuttle us (2 trips in rush hour traffic) the 7 miles to the hotel in Leesburg, VA, the only town where lodging is available between Brunswick and DC. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gary’s bike is not great, as the shifting is pretty rough (probably why it was returned) but it will get him to Washington. We walked to a Mexican restaurant for supper. We are all expecting to lose a few pounds this week, despite eating a lot, just because we are exercising so much (riding all day long). Tomorrow is our last day of riding and while it has been hot and hard, I think people are “savoring” the possibility of completing their goal. 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morning because we had a 52 mile day. The group has really “gelled” into very
close friendships. We can joke with each other and tease each other with no
hard feelings. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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tire and we stopped to pump it up twice before lunch. We rode into Williamsport
for lunch and there was a group of volunteers at the Visitors Center, working
on bikes. Dean asked if he could pay them to repair his tire but they said no,
they could not take cash. They were setting a group of “trail rangers” who
would ride (patrol) the towpath in the area and answer questions and “help out”
as needed, if there were bike problems and he was given an email address, if he
wanted to write an email in support of their proposal. So I asked if they would
adjust my rear shifter, while I walked up town to eat lunch with our group.
They said they would. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We ate at
the Desert Rose Café and it was very good. After lunch, we started out for
Shepherdstown. In an hour, my patch from yesterday was leaking and I flatted.
Since that tube already had 2 patches on it, I put in a new tube. We started
out again and rode through the Big Slackwater (where after decades of no
towpath), they completed the 2 miles of “missing” towpath, almost 2 years ago. <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When we arrived at Dam No. 4, we took some
pictures and rested. Then there was a short, steep, very rocky descent to the
towpath and at the bottom, Lee had a flat tire. The last 5 of us were together
and stopped to help. Lee has been putting air in it most mornings, so it
finally failed on the rocky ride down. We all got on our bikes to leave and I
had another flat (from the rocks). So we started over and took mine apart. It
was a long cut and may have been pinched when it put in the new tube a short
time before and the rocks were too much for it. So we tried to patch it TWICE
but each time it did not hold till we got it back on the bike. So I had ONE
more spare tube with me and we decided to chance it and I put it in. It is
working well now. I hope I can find another spare tube before I need it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Carol had already delivered the first
4 people to the hotel and we arrived at the pickup point an hour later than
them. (That was how long it took us to repair Lee’s and my tires.) We here hot,
tired and late (5:45) and set supper at 6:45. The first two restaurants were a
long wait (for 13 people). JD’s brother drove down from PA to visit him and go
out with us for supper, so we were a larger group than normal. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So supper was at a Chinese restaurant tonight.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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This is what most of the C&O Canal Towpath looks like.</div>
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Lee and Bob repairing Lee's flat.</div>
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had breakfast at 6:30 and left at 7:30 to get an early start and beat the heat.
It didn’t work. It was already hot and humid when we left. About 10 miles out,
I noticed my rear tire was very soft. Finally I had to stop and pump it up.
Then it was every 4 ½-5 miles it needed air. I put air in it probably 4-5 times
before lunch. Lunch was to be in Paw Paw, WV, just across the river from the
Paw Paw Canal Tunnel. Carol was to check on whether there was a restaurant or
just a convenience store. The pizza shop did not open until later so she bought
some sub sandwiches and brought then to the parking lot at the tunnel, rather
than shuttle us (in 2 trips) the one mile into town. So while everyone ate, I
repaired my rear tire. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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it. As I looked around the outside of the tube, I saw a hole with a circle “chalked”
around it. I lined it up with the tire to find out what punctured it, and inside
the tire, there was a hole in the tire with a circle “chalked” around it. When
I pinched the tire, I could see a piece of glass which I picked out with my
knife. Now I have not had that tire off in several years, but the mystery is,
why would I mark it and not fix it and why, after years and 150 miles in the
last 4 days, would it suddenly start to leak. Anyway, I patched it and it has
been fine the rest of the day. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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morning and then 15 miles till Bill’s Place (afternoon break), the ONLY other to
get anything to eat or drink all day. We had lunch at 11 and break about 2:30.
The towpath was fairly rough (unlike the GAP Trail) but was surprisingly dry,
given all the rain they had a week ago (like Ohio).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had feared the worst, but each time there
was a puddle, there was a dry spot to ride across it. Five miles after Bill’s
Place, we arrived at the end of the Western Maryland Rail Trail, which parallels
the Towpath. Then it was 13 miles of asphalt pavement downhill to Hancock, and
our overnight stop. We arrived at 5 PM. Carol shuttled us (2 trips) to the
Super 8 Motel at the edge of town; After showers, we ate at Weavers Restaurant,
a well known local restaurant. The heat was very tough and stopping to rest
every so often, was very hot but we needed breaks, even if stopping was hotter
than riding. When you ride you get a 10 mile an hour breeze. But we all feel
heat is better than rain all day. We are tired and ready for bed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Our group at the 184 1/2 mile marker on the Canal.</div>
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LF. Jan, Gary, Tess, Deb, and JD.</div>
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Keith, patching his bike tube, in the parking lot of the Paw Paw Tunnel.</div>
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Our group, in front of the west end of the Paw Paw Tunnel.</div>
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Bar, restaurant, bait shop, grocery, canoe rental, Mayor's office, etc. in Little Orleans, MD.</div>
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Little Orleans Directory.</div>
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accurate statement; just ask any of our group. Since I FINALLY got high-speed
internet service, I went back and “edited” the last two days and added pictures
and captions, so check them out.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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I) were in Bed & Breakfasts. They both served breakfast at 8:00 and we all
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point, The Eastern Continental Divide. Water behind us (after arriving) flows
to the Gulf of Mexico (by way of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers). Water in
front of us flows to the Atlantic Ocean (by way of the Potomac River), but I am
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Viaduct, a 1900 ft. long bridge that is 101 feet above the valley. It crosses
the Casselman River, CSX RR, US 219 bypass and old 219. It is one of two
“signature” structures on the GAP. Two miles later, we arrived at the depot in
Myersdale, PA (water, restrooms and shirts for sale). Next is the Bollman
Bridge, is a beautiful old historic wrought iron bridge that was moved from
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Viaduct, a long, curved bridge over the valley and CSX RR. Next was Deal, where
the donor plaque honoring the persons, groups and businesses that had donated
money to help refurbish the Big Savage Tunnel. (It is a ¾ mile long lighted
former WM RR tunnel that cost $12 million to restore.) There was “extra credit”
given, if you could find Rails-to-Trails of Wayne County, Ohio’s name on the
donor’s plaque. Yes it is there! Soon (noon) we were at the Eastern Continental
Divide for more pictures. (Any excuse to take a break on an upgrade on a hot
day. From here, the trip is all DOWNHILL! In 2 miles we were at the (lighted)
Big Savage Tunnel and were able to enjoy a long cool ride thru. The Big Savage
is the other famous structure on the GAP. Then just out of the tunnel we took pictures
of the “narrows” where Cumberland is at the end. It is perhaps 14 miles “as the
crow flies” but 20 miles, as the trail follows the side of the mountain around
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slightly, you were going 12-13 miles per hour. If you pedaled steadily (as we
were) you went 15-16 miles an hour. On the way down, we went thru Borden Tunnel
unlighted but fairly short), stopped at the trailhead for Frostburg, and went
thru Brush Tunnel (lighted and shared with the tourist railroad the goes from
Cumberland to Frostburg). The train runs Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It had taken us 3 ½ hours to the top (22 miles) and only 2 ½
hours down (22 miles). We were flying. We were at the hotel by 2:30 in the
afternoon. The pool was one option, as well as the C&O Visitors Center and
an optional ride on a short railtrail just below Cumberland, though relaxing
probably was the “main event”. We had chosen to only eat energy bars for lunch,
since the options were ride down into Meyersdale and then UP after lunch or UP
at Frostburg and then back down to the trail. So we opted for fewer miles and
no more climbs, instead of lunch. Some at lunch soon after arriving and
cleaning up and some just ate an early supper. Everyone was glad for the
downhill and to arrive early.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Flat Stanley gets to see the Salisbury Viaduct.</div>
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Keystone Viaduct.</div>
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BIG savage donors plaque at Deal.</div>
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Bob and Jenny at the Mason/Dixon Line,</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two groups started at different times. The early group planned on 6:30 AM but got out at about 7:30. The latter group planned on 8:30 but started about 9:00. It was a beautiful morning and we all started out strong. Since I was not in the early group, I can’t tell you much about them except they had lunch at Sisters Café in Confluence and arrived about 3:30 and the other group arrived at 5:15. The second group stopped at Ohiopyle to look at the (water) falls and then rode on to Confluence for lunch at 1:00 PM. We ate at the Lucky Dog Café, which is right on the trail, rather than riding into town to Sisters Café. Connellsville to Ohiopyle is a slight up grade but we were fresh. Ohiopyle to Confluence is a little flatter, while still climbing a little. From Confluence to Rockwood was more grade (reportedly only .7%) but with a longer day than the last two (supposed to be 44-45 miles) in the 84 degree temperature, after 5 hours of riding was tiring us all and we took frequent rest breaks (every 5 miles or so at the end). Apparently the mileage on the charts and maps does not include the 2 miles around the Pinkerton tunnel which is closed. The good news was, the 2 miles around the tunnel were flat, not uphill.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some of the people are staying at the Rockwood Trail House (B&B) and some at the Gingerbread House (B&B). Carol and I are staying at the Hostel on Main. For supper we were going to the Rockwood Café but found out it is closed on Mondays. Then we were going to the Laundromat, only to find out it was out of business. AH, the joys of travel. One B&B has a laundry and our Hostel has one, so we are on “Plan B”. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Terrible internet service and “pictures” are still giving me fits, mostly because there is slow service here. I will quit for tonight. Should be good service in Cumberland tomorrow night.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09426776967423257550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212827885342036141.post-90420512411386857712013-07-14T19:59:00.001-07:002013-07-16T15:50:20.782-07:00Day 2<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Well our B&B was quite a night
last night. Our Innkeeper was Lin. She was a “hoot”. Her decorating was very
different. Each room had a “Theme”. But she said a couple things you don’t want
to hear your innkeeper say.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">She said “Have you seen the outhouse door?” (Meaning what it
looked like-it was a very primitive door that someone had discarded) and she
said “When I am around disturbed people, they feel sane”. (Yes she was a “nut”).
We had quite a time with her. Half the group stayed with Lin at the Yough Shore
Inn and half at Trailside Treasures. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This morning, we let people ride at their own pace; since the
trail east of Boston is pretty much a “no brainer”-you can’t get lost (Pittsburgh
to Boston is not marked clearly in some places, but getting better). We basically
had a group that rode faster and stopped less and a group of the opposite. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The first problem we encountered was a mud slide from the
same rain storm that we had in Ohio last Wednesday. Close to 100 feet of trail
length was covered with an inch of very wet mud, when the deluge plugged a
drain under the trail. The first people walked and pushed their bikes thru it
(it was too slippery to chance riding thru it) but by the time the last of us
arrived behind Bob and Jenny, they instructed us to carry our bikes. That way
only your shoes got muddy (they would anyway) but not your bike and tires. That
was really the only trouble we had (not counting the 88 degree temperatures in
the afternoon). The rest of the trail surface (crushed limestone) was
excellent-dry and hard. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dean, Tess, Gary and Janet arrived at the pickup point at
2:30 and got shuttled to the motel, The Melody Motor Inn. It is a 1950’s mom
and pop motel, not plush but very adequate. Bob and Jenny arrived at 3:30 and
Lee, Deb, JD and I arrived at 4:00. There was a “bonus ride” offered on the 2 ¼
mile long Sheepskin Trail that connects to the GAP, 2 miles beyond
Connellsville. Lee and Deb “opted out” and went to the motel but Bob, Jenny, JD
and I rode it and got picked up at the end of the Sheepskin in Dunbar. The
mileage today was about 39 miles and the extra ride added about 5 miles. Tomorrow’s
mileage is about 45 miles, so it made more sense to do it today, if you wanted
to do it. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Since we rode late, we got cleaned up late and ate late. We
went to Bud Murphy’s Sports Bar. It was good food, reasonable prices, lots of
food and “The” busiest restaurant in town. Several of the group recommended it
as they had eaten there before and said it was also busy when they had been
there.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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something like 900 feet. It is not steep but a steady climb and more height than
we have experienced yet. We will go thru Ohiopyle (where the white water
rafting is done) to Rockwood. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Keith at Connellsville Park sign.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Well we left this morning at about
9:15 AM, after we got the bikes loaded. We had a van and driver, deliver us to
Southside near downtown Pittsburgh, across the Monongahela River from “The
Point” where the Mon (for short) and the Allegheny Rivers meet to form the Ohio
River. We had stopped for lunch shortly before arriving and were ready to ride
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gave a little bio about themselves, which I will share now. All are from the
Wayne/Holmes County area. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Jan B. is retired from nursing. “I’ve
been riding for 20 years and I rode GOBA twice Today we crossed the Mon River and then the Yough (Youghiogheny) River and will follow the Yough for several days. Here are some pictures from today. . Besides biking, I play table
tennis and ski.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gary B. is retired. “I now spend my
time playing table tennis, skiing, biking and playing cards. We have four cats
and 6 grandchildren.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>J.D. Milliken retired from J M Smucker
Co. 6 years ago after 34 years with them. “I live in Wooster with my wife
Arlene and when not spending winters in Florida, play golf, in addition to
bicycling and visiting our two married daughters and their families in Columbus.
We have two grandsons (ages 6 and 9) who play baseball.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Lee works at The Commercial & Savings Bank in Millersburg and Deb works in
the surgery area of The Wooster Eye Center in Wooster. “We have only been
biking a few years but really enjoy rail-trails.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Bob and Jenny Brooker are both
teachers; Bob at Dalton Intermediate and Jenny at Orrville Middle School. Bob
is currently in his 14<sup>th</sup> year as mayor of Marshallville and Jen is
serving in her 2<sup>nd</sup> year as secretary of RTWC. “We love to do all
things active and love to travel.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dean and Tess Cooper are retired and
living near Wooster. “This is our first type of biking experience. Hopefully we
will survive to tell our future grandchildren.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Keith and Carol live outside
Orrville. Carol is a retired Green Local Schools cook and Keith is a retired
toolmaker from Will-Burt Co. in Orrville. We enjoy riding rail trails and have
ridden many around the US. We first rode the C&O 25 years ago and when
Keith found out about the proposed long distance trail from Cumberland toward,
he started exploring it 20 years ago before much of it was open. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Today we rode 20 miles to the town of Boston, PA and are staying in bed &
breakfast type lodging tonight. Carol brought our van pulling the trailer with
all the bikes loaded on it. She also shuttles us to our lodging and then the
restaurant at night, if we are not close to the trail or the road is dangerous.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The trail out of Pittsburgh is now
(FINALLY) open but has a few places where it is not well marked, so having a
map or guide to show the way is helpful. It is improving though and an
improvement from 2 years ago when I did this ride. </span></span><br />
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Our group, ready to leave.</div>
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"The Point" across the Mon River. That's the Allegheny on the left side and to the far left, out of the picture, is the Ohio River.</div>
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At the end of the day, arriving in Boston, PA.</div>
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This is a group ride on the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal, from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, DC. It is to benefit Rails-to-Trails of Wayne County, Ohio. It is from July 13 to July 21, 2013 and is an "indoor lodging" trip. It will average 45 miles of riding a day, for 8 days. <br />
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Pictured at the left, is the Salisbury Viaduct (former Western Maryland RR bridge); a 3/4 mile long bridge across the Casselman River, US 219, the CSX Railroad and the valley.<br />
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This is a map of the completely "off road" bike trail, from Pittsburgh (left) to DC (right). I (Keith Workman) rode it in 2011 and am leading this group of 9 other riders. (The Salisbury Viaduct is pictured at the bottom of the map.)<br />
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This is a representation of the elevations on the ride. The combined trails are 335 miles long. The C&O is 185 from Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD and the GAP is 150 miles from Cumberland to Pittsburgh. The last uncompleted section near Pittsburgh, opened June 2013. The long standing road detour on the C&O was removed in Sept 2012, when Big Slackwater section of the Towpath was opened to travelers. The "grade" is not as steep as it looks, because the bottom scale (125-325 showing) is in miles and the vertical scale is in feet (to 2392 ft.). That's only 1.7 % grade, at the steepest part. In this "view" DC is on the left and Pittsburgh on the right.<br />
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This sign is in Cumberland MD where both trails meet.<br />
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"Patch" for the GAP.<br />
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"Patch" for the C&O.<br />
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Follow our travels each day, we experience "the ride of our lives". The trail goes "thru the mountains, not over them as the GAP Trail goes thru three tunnels, the longest of which is the Big Savage Tunnel at 3300 feet long (that's almost 2/3 of a mile long, but it is lighted). <br />
Hope you enjoy our trip as much as we expect to.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09426776967423257550noreply@blogger.com1