Canceled in May - ON in July - Pitt to DC
- + The trip that was planned for May, got COVID Canceled, is now happening in July. I know that late May would have been much more comfortable, but I'm taking this trip regardless of weather/temperature....
Discussion started 07/03/2020 03:53 PM by Matt - 3 replies (last reply by Roger at 07/04/2020 11:03 AM)Matt from Charlotte on 07/03/2020 03:53 PM
The trip that was planned for May, got COVID Canceled, is now happening in July. I know that late May would have been much more comfortable, but I'm taking this trip regardless of weather/temperature.
I'm not 100% sure I have enough miles in my legs to finish well. I'm probably 25-30# heavier than I'd like to be. But reality is this solo trip is more about mental/spiritual health than athletic achievement. For the past six years I've been walking alongside my son who has dealt with PTSD following a horrific period of bullying that went unchecked in the public school system. This, followed by two years of standing by my wife as she battled (and beat) cancer. All of this while building a business that has fortunately flourished during the economic shutdown of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be my first moment of prolonged solitude in over six years.
If you happen upon a middle age, overweight man, riding a Salsa Cutthroat, traveling east between July 11-17, who might be gasping for breath between tears of joy, feel free to say "hello"
Rivnuts from Homestead,PA on 07/03/2020 07:50 PM
Matt:
If you are interested in a fellow rider from Pittsburgh to guide and ride along side for a few miles out of Pittsburgh, drop me a note at:
Rivnuts at yahoo.com
That said, the desire for some “me” time and solitude is understandable as well. Regardless, enjoy your trip.
Rivnuts
Gary from Charlotte on 07/04/2020 06:31 AM
Matt-
I just finished the trail yesterday.
I have gone through the Pittsburgh section guided and in-guided.
Take up the offer. It is not hard to find the trail in Pittsburgh, but it is much more relaxing to follow someone.
Roger from Idaho Falls boa WVa on 07/04/2020 11:03 AM
You go Matt. Have a great ride.
Harpers Ferry Foot Bridge Reopens News
- + News reports state the foot bridge across the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry was reopened yesterday.
Discussion started 07/04/2020 06:50 AM by Rivnuts - 1 reply (last reply by WKR at 07/04/2020 10:00 AM)Rivnuts from Homestead,PA on 07/04/2020 06:50 AM
News reports state the foot bridge across the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry was reopened yesterday.
WKR from Brunswick, MD on 07/04/2020 10:00 AM
I suppose that's a good thing. ;) It can make riding or running past harpers ferry pretty annoying with the large number of people who don't know or care that they're on a multi-use path and ignore all "on your left" and bells and yells and...
I'll ride that way today and look.
Trail conditions around Meyersdale, PA and Ohiopyle
- + Hello,
We live in Gaithersburg, MD, and have done the C&O Trail from DC to Cumberland and the Gap from Cumberland to the Continental Divide.
We are planning to do day trips on the GAP in 15mi sect...
Discussion started 07/04/2020 09:00 AM by Art - 0 repliesArt from Gaithersburg, MD on 07/04/2020 09:00 AM
Hello,
We live in Gaithersburg, MD, and have done the C&O Trail from DC to Cumberland and the Gap from Cumberland to the Continental Divide.
We are planning to do day trips on the GAP in 15mi sections (30mi RT). We are thinking of Meyersdale, PA, and Ohiopyle as possible starting points. What are the trails like in these areas? And we are open to other suggestions as well as places to stay.
Art