It is obvious to me that the people making Google Maps have only ridden their bikes in the flat costal areas of California. And likely then, only 2 - 3 mile commutes to work. Two hours and 15 minutes to travel 25 miles? On a related note, Anne had driven between Bluff and Mexican Hat … Continue reading Bear’s Ears – Day 3
The uniqueness of this particular adventure continued into the second day. Not only had our friends not gone home after day one, they seemed to be enjoying the trip. I'm not sure how much the 1000 watt motors played into that enjoyment, but whatever works to get us out and all together is fine by … Continue reading Bear’s Ears – Day 2
Bears Ears - two mesas on skyline You have likely heard of a place called Bears Ears. It has been a subject in the news off and on of late especially as different political parties have waxed and waned in Washington DC. I have very little understanding of the politics or the legalities, but I … Continue reading Bears Ears – Day 1
It ended like it began in the parking garage of an airport. At Reagan airport in DC, we loaded the bikes in a truck to head for Rehoboth - thanks again Sal and Colleen for accommodating us so nicely in your beach condo. See the grimace? See the huge smile? They are quite telling of … Continue reading D27 NE It’s Over
It is amazing what was engineered in the early 1800's. I thought at first there wasn't any civil engineers in that day but in fact the first degrees were awarded in 1835. The dams along are amazing and created long lakes through which some of the boats floated after being taken through locks off the … Continue reading D26 NE History Tour
We began the final 186 miles of our trip today on the C&O Canal Towpath at its starting (or ending) point in Cumberland MA. Cumberland is also known for its trains which drive through your hotel all night but that's a different, sadder story. The C&O (Chesapeake & Ohio as it literally connected the Chesapeake … Continue reading D25 NE Canal Ways
The divide on the east coast doesn't really "divide" the flow of water into separate oceans.The east side or the west side of the East Coast Continental divide both, eventually, drain into the Atlantic. And as noted last night, the height of the East Coast Continental Divide is not impressive at around 2300 feet. Our … Continue reading D24 NE Height Matters
Breakfast this morning was hard to eat. I was a little sick looking around at the flabby old people in spandex. We're on the GAP and apparently so is everyone that ever wanted to ride the Tour de France. Unlike the tour, most of these folks (well, us too) are two or three times the … Continue reading D23 NE Lance Nots
When we attended church in the Greentree ward, we made some new friends. They were very gracious in taking us by car around the city and seeing some of the sites. We had a great Sabbath in Pittsburgh.
We only had about 6 miles from the motel to the start of the Great Alleghany Passage (GAP) Trail but those 6 miles were through Pittsburgh, across two bridges, and unknown hills. It took me hours to plan the six mile route and 5 minutes to figure out the next 60 miles. It was urban … Continue reading D22 NE Best Last
Grumpy Grandpa's Great Bicycling Adventures 