Journal Comments - Younger on Two Wheels 2023: Chesapeake Bay to Chicago - CycleBlaze

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From Younger on Two Wheels 2023: Chesapeake Bay to Chicago by John Aydelotte

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Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 13: Fremont, OH to Defiance, OH

Queen Anne's lace

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daucus_carota

1 year ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 13: Fremont, OH to Defiance, OH

Chicory
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicory

1 year ago
Marian Walker commented on a photo in Day 12: Oberlin, OH to Fremont, OH

I wonder how many people have to change their shorts after seeing that!!! Yikes!

1 year ago
John Aydelotte commented on a photo in Day 11: Ravenna, OH to Oberlin, OH

Just as I got there, he took a stab at something to his right, but came up empty. As soon as my camera was out, he was motionless like this for a while - I'm sure you're right.

1 year ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 11: Ravenna, OH to Oberlin, OH

That great blue heron looks rather intensely concentrated on lunch swimming along down there.

1 year ago
Thomas Sabourin commented on Day 8: Rest day in Pittsburgh

Sharon and I are enjoying your posts. We sat Fixture yesterday to watch the Brewers play the Pirates in Pittsburgh. We have a friend who always says "look for people you know!" when we're watching sports. We didn't see you. But the Brewers won after a rain delay!

1 year ago
John Pescatore replied to a comment by John Aydelotte on Day 2: Annapolis to Washington, DC

Glad you found the cut through! Enjoy the 14 miles of the WMRR leaving Hancock. Then you are back on the C&O and likely back to muddy/messy!

By comparison, you will love the GAP! I did it West to East in 2 days in 2021, it was awesome. My wife and were out in West Newton/Cedar Creek Park area biking a few weekends ago, it was in great shape out there.

1 year ago
John Aydelotte replied to a comment by John Pescatore on Day 2: Annapolis to Washington, DC

John Pescatore, thanks so much! Turns out I'm not a C&O purist! It rained pretty hard mid-day, so the trail was super-muddy and messy. Being able to hop off and do the last 10 miles to Hancock on that beautiful PAVED path was amazing! If I'm ever in your neighborhood again (or you're in Denver) I'd love to buy you a beer. Many thanks!

1 year ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 3: Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV

Red eared sliders.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-eared_slider

1 year ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 3: Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV

Black vultures.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black_Vulture/id

1 year ago
Thomas Sabourin replied to a comment by John Aydelotte on Day 2: Annapolis to Washington, DC

Yes, we were told to avoid going out. Not a day to exercise outdoors.

1 year ago
John Aydelotte commented on Day 2: Annapolis to Washington, DC

Air quality seems ok so far. Is Milwaukee bad right now?

1 year ago
Thomas Sabourin replied to a comment by John Aydelotte on Day 2: Annapolis to Washington, DC

Yeah, I should refer to it as a skill.

I hope your path avoids the bad air quality from the Canadian wildfires.

1 year ago
John Aydelotte replied to a comment by John Pescatore on Day 2: Annapolis to Washington, DC

Thanks for the tip! The trail has actually been really nice since Lock 23 where the upgraded trail surface started. But I'll take pavement any day!

1 year ago
John Pescatore replied to a comment by John Aydelotte on Day 2: Annapolis to Washington, DC

Glad it wasn't a big deal.

Unless you want to be a Towpath purist, take advantage of the Western Maryland Rail Trail paved path into and out of Hancock.

The way you are heading, about .4 miles after you pass Mile Marker 114 you will see a dirt path on your right. It might say Ernstville Rd, haven't been there in a while. .1 miles on that takes you to the WMRR, turn left towards Hancock, 9 miles of smooth riding away!

Leaving Hancock, the WMRR gives you another 14 miles of really beautiful and scenic paved path before you get back on the Towpath.

1 year ago