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Day 7: Harper’s Ferry, WV to Temple Hills, MD

Today’s Highlights: Today we rode seventy-eight miles to complete our seven day, 354-mile cycling adventure from Pittsburgh, PA to Temple Hills, MD. This sets a new single day distance record for Stacia and Joe, and marks the successful completion of … Continue reading

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Day 6: Hancock, MD to Harpers Ferry, WV

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

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 cafĂ© 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

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

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

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

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

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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