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Blog Highlights
September 24, 2006
September 22, 2006
We made it!!! Washington, DC
Final Stats:
Miles Ridden: 3,476
Hours of Pedaling: 282
Average Speed: 12.63
Money Saved on Gas: 825.67
Beginning Weight: 198
Ending: Weight: 185
Number of Convenience Stores or Gas Marts Frequented: 107
Would I do it again: Yes, most definitely
Would I do it a second time: Probably not
Top Ten Questions Asked
1. Where ya headed? A: Washington DC
2. Where'd you come from? A: Seattle, WA
3. How long you been on the road? A: 7 weeks
4. When did you start? A: August 1st
5. When will you get there? A: September 20th
6. How many miles do you cycle a day? A: An average of 90
7. What’s your cause (or disease)? A: Peace (hence: bike4peace.org)
8. What do you do that you can take off so much time from work? A: Unemployed
9. Where are you from? A: New Jersey
10. Where do you sleep? A: Host Families, Churches, Camp Grounds
September 20, 2006
September 17, 2006
Great Allegheny Passage and C & O Canal Trail
The last three days we were scheduled to cycled on the Great Allegheny Passage, which is an abandone railroad tracks from West Newton PA (near Pittsburg) to Cumberland PA and then continued on the C & O Canal Trail that lead directly into Georgetown, DC. After the first night of camping, I decided to skip the "rest day" which was the following day, and continue cycling by myself to DC. I camped each night on the banks of the Potomac river. When I arrived in DC, I was in desperate need of a shower. Not having showered for three days. The Passage and Trail were really nice, surrounded by vegtation, no traffic, and level (no hills), albeit it was a bit bumpy. The surface was crushed limestone, not pavement. My butt and hands were sore. I saw my first leaves changing colors, and could smell fall in the air.
September 15, 2006
Convenience Stores or Gas Marts
September 11, 2006
Head Winds - Ohio
During the past two days in Ohio the head winds have been fierce. They slowed us down considerably. They generally tend to be worse than inclines or hills, one never can anticipate them, and they generally persist throughout the day, making for an exhausting day of cycling. Inclines and hills can be anticipated, don't last all day long, and are often followed by an compensating declines or down hills.
September 07, 2006
Art Institute - Chicago, IL
September 06, 2006
Horse Farm - Wheaton, IL
September 05, 2006
Churches
Many churches along our route volunteered as hosts, and excellent hosts they have been. On arrival dinner in the church’s kitchen, and often they leave behind breakfast food in which we would prepare ourselves in the morning. There is also always ample space to sleep throughtout the church. And while most churches don’t have showers, we would usually make due with a “sink” bath. Or in some cases, in western states, the church has directed us to a city pool or city park with public shower facilities.
Kerry’s Birthday – Belvidere, IL
September 03, 2006
Rain - Winona, MN
A low pressure system hovered overhead as we left Winona, MN and crossed into western WI on our way to Viroqua. It rained periodically throughout the day, and then again the next day on our way to Madison, WI. Thanks to waterproof panniers, a plastic garage bag covering my sleeping bag and tent, front pannier covers (yellow), an Arc'teryx rain suit and helmet rain bonnet, I stayed fairly dry, except for my cycling shoes. I brought waterproof rain covers for my cycling shoes, but they weren't very effective. My feet got wet regardless of whether I wore the rain covers or not. Ultimately, I chose just not to wear them, and to dry my shoes by directing a fan on them overnight.
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