Day 44 Confluence to Bedford – 81 Miles – We had Cheerleaders!

MapMyRide Stats:  80.4 Miles  |  8:00 hours  |  10 mph

This ride was very hilly and mountainous, and it was a hard day for everyone — even me.  I could not have done the riding on this day without the Pedego electric assist.  The hills were long and hard and my old legs needed the support.  The first e-bike battery lasted about 29 miles — the fastest discharge of the entire trip.  The second battery lasted about 30 miles.  I was getting a little nervous when I was on my third battery thinking I might run out.  The land started to flatten out as we made progress and the third battery got me to the 80-mile mark.

Kristina and Brooke are Cheerleaders in Altoona, Pa.

Thanks Pedego, I got to the top of all the Pennsylvania mountains…whew!

It was a chilly July morning – we are all still wearing coats.

Strip mining for coal in Pennsylvania

Rail-trails on the Highlands Trail to Rockwood at 1826 ft. elevation

Yikes, what is that in the corner?

It was a cloudy day, but rain-free until the very end of the 80-mile ride

Let’s Roll…

The Flight 93 memorial was sobering. Cherish every single day!

Pennsylvania had many scenic views to enjoy and ponder as we rode through the hilly terrain.

You can see the thickness of the air, but no rain – fortunately

 

 

Our loving cheerleaders greeted us with signs and a special cheer as we entered the campground. Thanks Mom! See Kristina, Brooke, Pat, Dee and Corky