Great Allegheny Passage

[Zen]

Most towns had a bike shop on the trail and various eateries on or near the trail. We bought one meal and some snacks every day, but also carried some food and cooked sometimes.

So your guys finally found some forks?

When you got to the Eastern Continental Divide was it obvious that you had climbed, were on the peak, and that it was downhill from there?

I want more pictures! And more pie!

[DebW]

So your guys finally found some forks?

When you got to the Eastern Continental Divide was it obvious that you had climbed, were on the peak, and that it was downhill from there?

I want more pictures! And more pie!

It was sandwiches from Sheetz or a meatball hoagie at the only open restaurant, a hot dog stand, in Rockwoods. We did get a real meal at the Crabby Pig in Cumberland, but did not steal the forks.

Approaching the Eastern Continental Divide from the east, it wasn't obvious that you were climbing - it was that gradual. But the downhill to Cumberland was obvious. I was doing 11 mph on the flats/gradual up, and hit a whopping 15 mph going down. Here's the view from the top, just after the Savage tunnel, looking toward Cumberland, which is just beyond the "gap".

One more picture. But you are supposed to supply the pie.

[cosc]

Deb, I enjoyed your ride report and pics. Love to see folks enjoying tour bikes and great scenery.
What kind of bike are you riding?

[DebW]

Deb, I enjoyed your ride report and pics. Love to see folks enjoying tour bikes and great scenery.
What kind of bike are you riding?

It's a custom frame by Peter Mooney, designed for commuting and light touring and some faster rides (if I swap to 650c wheels). It's only shortcoming was caliper brakes on the muddy C&O that clogged up a couple times.

[KathiCville]

Great trip report, Deb. Thank you for taking the time to post photos and your itinerary!

[mudmucker]

Love the photo journal. Glad your new custom bike is getting some exercise. Sounds like a fun time. And very pretty.

[Zen]

More questions from me

I was thinking about when you showed me your bike and realized it was in two pieces - how does it fit together?

It was a bit chilly at night, wasn't it?


Your front bags look larger than the rear bags.
If so, why and does it affect steering?

Where's that photo of me? Is it that awful?