C&O Mile 0 We arrived in Washington, DC, at Mile Zero after another somewhat long day. Surprisingly, the 0 mile marker is this dirt patch, behind a building, next to the entry of the canal from the Potomac / Chesapeake. In other words, it's quite unremarkable except for us in that it's the end of … Continue reading Swimming Finish
When I explained the three goals of our trail rides to a wise woman I know, she felt we were cheating on the Smiling goal. She said that anytime you engage with someone, they can typically smile. She recommended that we come up with a goal to replace the smile goal, such as learning about … Continue reading Updated 3 Goals
C&O Canal Mile 0 The start of the day was the start of our trail from Cumberland Maryland to Washington dc. We were on the Chesapeake and Ohio or C&O canal. It was built in the late 1800s which makes it a remarkable feat. It also makes it a very pleasant ride through Lush Forest … Continue reading Tow Path
Because we had an easy day today, I let everybody sleep in. Eventually, about 9:00, I had to wake them all up, or I think they might have slipped to the end of the day. I'd pulled my kit together earlier, so while they got packed, I was able to find some breakfast sandwiches at … Continue reading TRAIL LIFE
Laurel Guest House - Ohiopyle Each night after dinner, we have a debrief to discuss the three goals and a briefing to discuss the next day. We've done pretty poorly at getting out the door in a timely manner, so in our briefing last night we'd given specific instructions on when to get up and … Continue reading Rythym
Honeymoon Over? Bright Morning B&B with Caleb and Ridge Road trips with my kids in the past sometimes felt similar to taking care of patients in the ER with head injuries. Sometimes, when someone takes a hit to the head, they perseverate. That is, they say the same thing over and over, often as a … Continue reading Honeymoon Over?
My Claustrophobic Grimace in the Torpedo Room Fortunately, I was in the breakfast room at the hotel before the boys. Otherwise, there was a high probability I would not have had any food to eat. Fortunately, I paid for the breakfast as part of the room cost or at this point we'd be headed to … Continue reading Adventure. Mostly With Bikes
Fairfield Hotel Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Phase one of this operation was completed on Sunday. I went to church in Richmond, Indiana, that morning and then drove the rest of the way across Ohio, West Virginia, and part of Pennsylvania to arrive in Pittsburgh, where the GAP Trail begins. I was able to arrange for the hotel … Continue reading Bikeless Adventures
Despite being in a questionable part of town with fine dining establishments, like the one to the left of the car ,the bikes were still attached this morning. That's the problem with making reservations and not knowing the area. It's not a big deal in a car, but as I've learned repeatedly, it can be … Continue reading Preview
This particular trip is a bit different for me. Do I have a writing companion I have more than one partner for the route. After Mike and I did the Katy Trail together and survived, we decided to increase the challenge by adding two of my grandsons, Caleb and Ridge. The four of us will … Continue reading Logistics
Grumpy Grandpa's Great Bicycling Adventures 