Here is a thank you video to all those who supported our ride. We did if for all those friends and family members who have struggled with cancer. Thank you to each one of you.
Staying here in Confluence was a nice restful much needed break. The short 11 miles here was a great ride. There were more people on the trail from Ohiopyle to here and I’m guessing it’s the day trippers who are just riding this section.
our raft trip yesterday was a highlight and definitely an adrenaline rush. well worth the time invested to do it. The guides were very impressive with their knowledge of the River and played each rapid to its max. I have GoPro video to share later on this page.
we arrived at Confluence late afternoon and found our Air B&B that was not too far from town. Unloaded our bikes and had dinner at the Rivers Edge. It was a great meal in a great location along the Yough.
Today we head for Meyersdale, PA and the ride will be about 30 miles. So far it’s been adventure I never thought I’d do at this age.
Next Up Confluence
Day 3 to Cumberland
It’s 45 degrees and clear this morning. I’m sitting outside drinking hotel room K cup coffee and shivering as I type this on my iPhone.
Mark and I are taking a raft trip this morning down the Youghiogheny River. It’s so cold out I think the water will be warmer. We found it hard to get food last night at 7:00 pm. Most places were closing and one place was closed due to a power outage…. Signs at these places asked us to be patient since it is hard to get help these days. Why is that?
From Ohiopyle we will start our way to Confluence and it should be a short day of bike riding.
Hard to believe but shortly after this video it was pouring down in buckets!
Day 2 to Cumberland MD
Looks like my video I shot on the Insta360 Go 2 is stuck there for now. I think the rain killed the charging case even though the camera itself is waterproof the charger is not. Sigh.
I did get a few videos on my iPhone so I will look into uploading some from there later. It’s 7:00am and still raining out. Most of my clothes are almost dry but my bike shoes and shorts are still soggy. The folks at Perry-O Inn have gone above and beyond in providing service to us. I highly recommend them if you find yourself in the area!
it’s funny how things work out. I got a message from a friend. Who with her husband is also riding the trail and are not far ahead of us. She is another Hickory Hornet graduate which makes it very cool. They are camping and she said her tent was beginning to leak a bit I feel bad since we are camping in a hotel.
more later…
Day One to Cumberland MD.
VELOSANO #Biketocure
This is why I ride. Views like this and spending time alone.
Grandson Jonah joined me last night for a ride that was more than 13 miles in distance and he never complained about the ride. He did lose his chain once but after a quick fix and greasy hands on his part we were off again. It was a great time to enjoy riding and spending time with Jonah.
Great riding with grandchildren and exploring the rural Pennsylvania countryside.
Mark and Tom will begin their ride a week from tomorrow on the Great Allegheny Passage trail. They will be riding as part of the VeloSano Bike For A Cure cancer charity. The journey will be about 150 miles in total and they pledged to raise $1000.00 towards Cleveland Clinics cancer research. Mark lives in Arizona and Tom lives in Pennsylvania, they have been friends since grade school and they’ve done kayak trips and other things together but this is first time they will be riding bikes together. Both enjoy bike riding distances in their own states, so this ride will add a time of quality riding and fund raising for a cause that has touched all of us.
Our planned stops for each night. We are counting down till our departure on June 21st.
A Sunday father son ride to Sharpsville. Adam is helping me get ready for the GAP ride in 2 weeks.
VeloSano 100 Days, $100K Match Promotion
Your donation made today June 3rd and until they reach their threshold of $100,000 will be matched dollar for dollar. A $50 donation will become $100 just like that!
Nice 31 mile ride from Trout Island Trail and then on to New Wilmington.