Author Archives: John Aylward

Day 6: Hancock, MD to Harpers Ferry, WV

Posted on July 4, 2014 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: We had an amazing breakfast this morning at the 1812 Inn in Hancock. It was elegantly served outside on the large front porch of this majestic house built around 1890. We had a view of their gardens, and … Continue reading →

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Day 5: Frostburg MD to Hancock MD

Posted on July 3, 2014 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: Today was our longest ride of the trip so far (76 miles), so we were up early and prepared breakfast in our rooms before the café was open. We were on our bikes at 7:00 and enjoyed the … Continue reading →

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Day 4: Rockwood, PA to Frostburg MD

Posted on July 2, 2014 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: Lynn and Debbie, inn keepers at the Rockwood Trail B&B, made us a hardy breakfast this morning to fuel us for our ride. We left just before 9:00 to cycle 28 miles to Frostburg Maryland. It was another … Continue reading →

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Day 3: Ohiopyle, PA to Rockwood, PA

Posted on July 1, 2014 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: After a light breakfast at the Laural House, we set off at 8:80 AM for your 30-mile ride to Rockwood. Since the trail is a constant climb in this section, we planned for reasonable mileage. At an unhurried … Continue reading →

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Day 2: West Newton, PA to Ohiopyle, PA

Posted on June 30, 2014 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: Rob and Mary Lou, inn keepers at the Bright Morning B&B, prepared and served us a wonderful breakfast this morning. It topped off a very pleasant stay with them, and we can highly recommend this stop along the … Continue reading →

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Day 1: Pittsburgh, PA to West Newton, PA

Posted on June 29, 2014 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: Today was the first official day of our ride, and we covered 34 miles from Pittsburgh to West Newton. We left the hotel comfortably at 8:00 AM under a thick overcast sky and the temp about 70. Although … Continue reading →

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Day 0: Pittsburgh, PA

Posted on June 28, 2014 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: We loaded the van this morning and departed from Chris and Stacia’s house at 7:30. The entire five-hour drive to Pittsburgh was on highway with fast, heavy traffic. It will be refreshing tomorrow when we travel at a … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal Book of the 2013 Cross Country Challange

Posted on January 25, 2014 by John Aylward

I have published a book of the cross country adventure from San Francisco, CA to Portsmouth, NH. This 220 page book contains a chapter for each of the 52 days of the adventure. Each chapter contains a description of day’s … Continue reading →

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Final Statistics

Posted on July 24, 2013 by John Aylward

Ride Statistics: The official distance of the tour reported by ABB was 3872 miles in 47 riding days. The actual distance measured by my bike computer was slightly less, perhaps due to some route changes along the way. In addition … Continue reading →

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Day 52: Manchester to Portsmouth NH

Posted on July 23, 2013 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: We had an awesome finish to our cross country bicycle trip! After fifty one days of sunshine, we had pouring rain today. It would not have been a fulfilled challenge without some rain, so today’s downpour made it … Continue reading →

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