Our day started uneventfully as we left the hotel and got rolling. The weather today was perfect: no rain, at least while we were cycling, and the temperatures were nice and cool.
The GAP is a very pretty trail. Many nice views and the tree canopy makes for a nice ride.
When we went to bed last night, we decided we needed to get Zubby a new tire when we reached Ohio Pyle. The tire patch with the Mylar boot and dollar bill worked well and we arrived in Ohio Pyle without any more flats. It took quite a while to get the tire mounted on his bike with a few adjustments to brakes, fenders, and such. But when all was done, Zubby was rolling again on fresh rubber.
We didn’t do much riding around Ohio Pyle this time. We got a few drinks and snacks to tide us over. We decided we would get some lunch in Confluence later in the day.
We ate a quick lunch at an ice cream / snack shop near Confluence and then wandered around the town for a few minutes. We stopped in at the local bike shop and visited with the owners for a few minutes. Very nice people.
Along our way to Rockwood, JB flatted again. We pulled over and he replaced the rim tape with the new stuff he bought yesterday. Let’s hope that’s the last flat for the day. Tubes +1.
Arriving at our B&B in Rockwood, we all showered and got our laundry in for a good scrubbing. After, we walked across the street for a light dinner. The conversation over dinner was very muted. I think we are all three very tired and needing some sleep. I think it will be an early night.
Tomorrow we will complete the GAP as we ride up to the continental divide and then down in to Cumberland.
Today’s stats: 49 miles, JB +1 tube, Zubby +1 tire.
Peace!
— Dcn. Matt
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