139 miles and 2500 feet of climbing. The cross country express keeps chugging along. Today we left Ohio, spent some time in Pennsylvania and ended the day in New York. It was our longest day of the trip and one of my more enjoyable days. We got an early start out of Ohio at 7 a.m. and arrived in Dunkirk at 4:30 p.m. I spent 8 ½ hours on the bike and averaged 16 mph. It was a gorgeous day, in the low 70’s and dropped slightly to the upper 60’s as we approached Lake Erie. The sun was shining and there was a slight tail wind. Shortly after entering Pennsylvania we got on Rte 5/5A and rode along the shore of Lake Erie for a good 80 miles. It was a gently rolling road with excellent shoulders and little traffic. We had some nice views of the lake and took a ride through the town of Erie, PA. The entire length of road was lined with vineyards that seemed to go on forever. Someone said that most of the grapes we Concord and find their way into Welch’s grape juice and jelly. I rode well. Felt strong and relaxed and had a very good day. The motel desk clerk had to ask me my name!! Tomorrow we press on to Batavia, NY only 84 miles down the road. Because it is a “short” day we are not leaving until 8:30 a.m., so we get to sleep in. I relish that thought as I am very tired.
In the north east corner of Ohio there are many covered bridges. This one was moved and is no long used.
This one is still being used. I took a mile, down hill, side trip to see this bridge.
Pennsylvania. Our 10th state. Only 4 to go!
Vineyards literally lined both side of Rte 5/5A,
New York. Three states left!
Glad you had a good day! Since you have a short day tomorrow you should go see Shirley and Frank.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up, Jay! I really enjoy following you!
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hi jay;
ReplyDeleteso happy you could see beyond the red and grey of ohio to the beautiful green.
have fun, stay safe, and you make us so proud.
Three states in 8 1/2 hours, not bad. We made it to Goodrich in 1 1/2 hours to get spanked in soccer 1-4. (Our first loss) I pulled a "Jay" and made up my own route home on the backroads and the return trip was a bit quicker. Boy I am learning to do lots of things. Give me another 5 days and I will be a new woman!
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