Despite drawing the short straw and sleeping on the couch, I had a pretty decent night’s sleep. Note – trying to find AirBnBs for 5 people is more challenging that you’d think. After coffee at the eclectic Crawford Coffee followed by a decent breakfast in the Valley Dairy we packed up and got back on the trail – rode the first few miles with a couple of riders from Texas and Canada. Today was going to be our 2nd longest day in the saddle (76.8 miles) and slightly uphill to the highest point of the ride at the eastern continental divide.
On the way we stopped for views of the river from the many steel bridges and stopped for a coffee break in Ohiopile then onto the Eastern Continental Divide (water at this point flows into the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Atlantic on the other). Through the big savage tunnel (one of three long tunnels – you’ll be glad you bought lights!) then some history / culture as you cross the Mason-Dixon line. A punchy set of climbs off the GAP Trail got us to our rest stop for the night in Frostville – the very funky Allegheny Trail House. We were all pretty starving after a long day in the saddle – so a quick shower, hosed the bikes down and headed for dinner at the local Mex followed by the usual end of day entertainment – 5 Crowns !
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