Pennsylvania!!!

On Sunday July 28 we rode into Pennsylvania.  Upon reaching the unmarked Pennsylvania State line, I knew that it meant getting close to the end of the Big Ride, and that reaching my goal of cycling across country was now within reach.  That doesn't mean that the next few days wouldn't be difficult, but we only have a handful of days left.  The terrain was similar to what I remember about New England, short steep hills, lush river valleys and busy & rough roads.    We rode only 61.8 miles from New Waterford Ohio to Washington Pennsylvania, but with the rolling hills and over 4000 feet of climbing, it seemed longer.  Even though the state line was not marked, we knew we reached Pennsylvania when we crossed the Ohio River in Midland and there were 2 nuclear power plans within view.  The weather once again was perfect for riding, cool temps, cloudy and a slight tail wind.  The forecast for the next few days is more of the same.  How lucky can we get?  Tonight we are camping at the Whispering Pines campground.  The weather cleared up when we got into camp giving us the opportunity to dry out our gear from the dousing we had last night in New Waterford.  

Looking Down Ohio County Road 430 into Pennsylvania 

Nuclear Power Plant in Midland Pennsylvania