We made it to Pennsylvania.
Today I rode with Jack from Tennessee and David from Iowa. We encountered some pretty crappy roads going through Youngstown and I got my first flat tire in probably 5 or 6 states after a staple punctured through the tire and popped the tube. I quickly changed it and we headed back on our way. We encountered some tough hills but we made it through. The last 15 to 20 miles of the trip were along the Ohio River from where it originates to Pittsburgh. We hung out along the river for a while and ate lunch before heading to our friendship visit.
At our friendship visit we worked with a rowing club that adapts their equipment to also serve people with disabilities. We were able to help them into the boats to row on the river as well as have some races on the erg machines which simulate rowing.
Following our visit we headed to our hotel, showered quickly, and headed to bowling. We bowled at a really awesome vintage alley. The lanes were all made of gorgeous wood, and it had an overall awesome atmosphere. I bowled a 104 my first game, and then after a slow start my second game came away with a 132! It was great to hang out with the guys, our sponsors, and just have a moment to make some more memories before the trip ends. We ate pizza and awesome salad for dinner. The salad is a secret recipe of the bowling alley owner's mother and it was delicious. It had ramen in it, and tasted like a well marinaded chicken. It's hard to describe but it was a pleasure to eat.
After bowling we headed back to our hotel to have free time the rest of the night. I hung out with David for the night in our room. We caught up on logistical stuff for the school year like ordering textbooks and making sure odds and ends are taken care of before we head back. It was very relaxing to stay in for a night and really have no worries.
Tomorrow is a day off in Pittsburgh before we get back on the bikes Tuesday!
Thank you for your continuese
Today I rode with Jack from Tennessee and David from Iowa. We encountered some pretty crappy roads going through Youngstown and I got my first flat tire in probably 5 or 6 states after a staple punctured through the tire and popped the tube. I quickly changed it and we headed back on our way. We encountered some tough hills but we made it through. The last 15 to 20 miles of the trip were along the Ohio River from where it originates to Pittsburgh. We hung out along the river for a while and ate lunch before heading to our friendship visit.
At our friendship visit we worked with a rowing club that adapts their equipment to also serve people with disabilities. We were able to help them into the boats to row on the river as well as have some races on the erg machines which simulate rowing.
Following our visit we headed to our hotel, showered quickly, and headed to bowling. We bowled at a really awesome vintage alley. The lanes were all made of gorgeous wood, and it had an overall awesome atmosphere. I bowled a 104 my first game, and then after a slow start my second game came away with a 132! It was great to hang out with the guys, our sponsors, and just have a moment to make some more memories before the trip ends. We ate pizza and awesome salad for dinner. The salad is a secret recipe of the bowling alley owner's mother and it was delicious. It had ramen in it, and tasted like a well marinaded chicken. It's hard to describe but it was a pleasure to eat.
After bowling we headed back to our hotel to have free time the rest of the night. I hung out with David for the night in our room. We caught up on logistical stuff for the school year like ordering textbooks and making sure odds and ends are taken care of before we head back. It was very relaxing to stay in for a night and really have no worries.
Tomorrow is a day off in Pittsburgh before we get back on the bikes Tuesday!
Thank you for your continuese
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