Delta to Reamstown

Another scenic day, our first in Pennsylvania riding from Delta to Reamstown, but it was a "pick your poison" kind of ride with the choices being lots of steep climbs on quiet roads, overused two lane country roads, or a little of both. To give you a perspective on the climbs, I'm estimating that we climbed 3,000 feet in the first 30 miles this morning and probably hit grades of 20%, all on mostly quiet roads however. For the rest of the day, we encountered stretches of busy two lane country roads with all matter of cars, trucks, buses, and 18 wheelers; but most of the two lane roads were just busy enough to keep me from being completely relaxed due to regular intervals of passing vehicles. Too bad because the countryside of Pennsylvania would be gorgeous for riding minus the traffic. Today, we also rode through regions known for the Amish and Mennonite communities. Total for day was 67 miles with 5,000 feet of gain. My legs are shot.


Amish on road.


Rain possible in the afternoon.




















Bill needs a break after the 20% grade.








Flowering Peach.
































Amish farm.