Aug 22 - Day 52

Bikers rode from Harper's Ferry, WV to Washington, D.C. on the bike path, a total of 64 miles. Grand total from Anacortes, WA to Washington, D.C. was 3340. Bike ride across the USA is now complete. Time ran out and we didn't reach Bar Harbor, but what an accomplishment and experience. Congratulations!

We appreciate the support of our families and by God's grace the trip was completed safely.


...............stay tuned for some blogging on some of the more funny details and experiences the travelers would like to share.

Aug 21 - Day 51

Ned and Jerry began ride at Hancock, MD after travelers had breakfast at Weavers. They rode 67 miles, new total 3276. Ride was on the bike path and they ended they day in Harpers' Ferry, WV. They were met by members of Ned's family, Alan & Jackie, Rodney & Joann, Dick & Kathryn. Kathryn had a banner made congratulating bikers on their accomplishment. Group had dinner together. Later, Mitch & Becky arrived to celebrate the bikers. Travelers spent the night at the Comfort Inn in Harper's Ferry.

Aug 13 - Day 50

Ned, Jerry, Robbie, and Dannie rode from Cumberland, MD to Paw Paw WV. Laurrie, Arlene, & JoAnn met them for lunch. Ned, Jerry & Robbie continued on to Hancock, MD completing 62 miles. Bikers grand total is 3209. They had planned to ride to Washington, D.C. but because of severe stoms farther south they decided to end the trip in Hancock. Bike trail would be very muddy and difficult to ride with road bikes.

Slight delay

Sorry about the delay in updates. We had blog complications, but it looks like we will get back on track. We also had a change in plans. JoAnn has kept meticulous notes and I want to be able to post specific mileage and details so I will have to post the details of the last two days when I get her notes. So obviously there is a change in who is doing the blogging. Also, the guys had to finish up in Hancock on Friday due to storms in DC causing damage to the trail which would not be ideal on their road bikes, not to mention safety concerns for bikers and city officials. They opted to come home after the days ride which happend to be Friday the 13th! They are planning on finishing the ride this weekend (Aug. 21-22) from where they left off in Hancock. Although time will not allow them to finish the ride in Bar Harbor, they do intend on finishing the ride with "plan B" with the final destination as Washington, D.C. Washington state to Washington, D.C. has become the ride. I can only admire how far they have come thus far and think how easy it would be to just say we are done at this point. I know the ride has been challenging, but they just kept on pedaling and still don't want to quit. Lance Armstrong said it best.......pain is temporary, but quitting is forever! Finish strong this weekend guys!

Aug 12 - Day 49

Travelers had a fantastic breakfast at the RiverRest Bed and Breakfast. Bikers rode to Meyersdale, PA where they met up with Jerry's wife Laurrie and daughters Robin and Danielle. Travelers had lunch together then Ned, Jerry, Robin & Danielle rode to Cumberland, MD. Today's miles for Ned and Jerry was 64, new total 3147. Seeing Jerry's family was wonderful and caused all of us to be very emotional.

Aug 11 - Day 48

Bikers shuttled back to West Newton, PA to access bike trail. They rode to Confluence, PA, 56 miles, 14.4 mph, new total 3083. They saw an eagle along the trail. Ladies spent time at Ohiopyle, then continued on to Confluence/Ursina where we will spend the night at the RiverRest Bed and Breakfast.

Aug 10 - Day 47

Bikers shuttled back to Buffalo, PA, lodging for the night was six miles east in Washington, PA. They rode 47 miles, avg 13.5 mph, new total 3027. A BRAND NEW MILESTONE. They ended the day's ride in West Newton, PA. Ride was again difficult, more "hateful" hills and lots of traffic. Travelers met for lunch in Monogahela, PA and ate along the river. Bikers are happy to be traveling on the bike trail on the Allegheny Passage tomorrow. They have traveled 3000+ miles from Anacortez, WA, WHAT AN ADVENTURE.