Maidei goes on a world tour-Part 1 of the Bicycle Mystery Tour

[Zen]

Poor Maidei even got to be a part of a little tumble off my bike, yet again! At least she survived it unscathed.

Now we know what's under that head wrap - a helmet!

[kmehrzad]

Now we know what's under that head wrap - a helmet!

She's hiding that Giro for whatever reason ...

[OakLeaf]

for whatever reason ...

No product placement without paid sponsorship. Smart lady.

[Bike Chick]

Hope she doesn't come up with any post-tumble injuries! Did she sign a waiver before the ride??

[Possegal]

Hope she doesn't come up with any post-tumble injuries! Did she sign a waiver before the ride??

She did make a call from my cell to a law office. hmmmm, interesting

[Possegal]

(1)A trip around Pittsburgh has to start near my home - but when Maidei saw the 37% grade, she said NO WAY. Not that I've ever once tried to pedal up this hill. I'm crazy, but not that crazy. But it wouldn't be Pittsburgh without some hills! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_Avenue
(2) It wouldn't be Pittsburgh if there weren't cobblestones!
(3) It also wouldn't be Pittsburgh without a tunnel! Those we drive through though!
(4) Pittsburgh is trying to be a much more bike-friendly city. They are developing these trails that run around the edges of the rivers. They still need to connect them a little better.
(5) That's Heinz Field in the background.

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[Possegal]

(1) (2) Pittsburgh is also known for the inclines. We went up to the Mount on the Duquesne incline.
(3) One of the prettiest views in the country. Then again, I'm pretty biased. The fountain at the Point is under repair. I would have biked over to take a photo there if it was working, but since it wasn't, we didn't head that way.
(4) Another view from the Mount as we made our way toward the other incline.
(5) A stop at St. Mary of the Mount, to prayer for a few less hills, seemed like a good idea.


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[shootingstar]

That must have been a pretty empty car tunnel that Madei stopped in. There is no way one could stop a car in the middle of a car tunnel in Vancouver. She would be squashed flat.

Great views. She looks thrilled to see so much.
So how many road bridges does Pittsburgh have? Wonder if Madei has to top this one when she gets to Metro Vancouver. We have snow-capped mountains and ocean to see from our bridges..some which would be tricky or dangerous to stop on bike (or in a car).