Jun 22, 2017
The Journal
https://ridewithgps.com/events/37604-pedalshift-western-penn-2017
Route
A 5-day adventure that includes the full Montour trail, a hefty
helping of the Panhandle Trail and a through-ride of the Great
Allegheny Passage. Nearly 300 miles. It was hot.
Highlights
Segment riding the Montour to completion
Big help from Dave at The Tandem Connection in Hendersonville...
huge help with a weird rear flat
Through riding the GAP fro 150-0
Wildlife, except the rattlesnake
Exploring Pittsburgh off the beaten path
Hammock lounging every night
Camping every night (but getting showers the last 2!)
Lessons Learned
Sugar isn't always you friend, until it is.
Hydrate and block the sun
Lighter is better
Frame bags are dope
Full gallery
of pictures from biking Western Pennsylvania.
Pedalshift Tour Journals Volume 8: Western Penn... coming soon!
Gear Talk
A Partial Fairing?
Connections
Another 5 star review from @pedalingpair and feedback on the Ohio route from Pedalshift 082.
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