During Spring 2015, a group of friends and I will be touring the entire east coast from Key West, Florida to Bar Harbor, Maine, approximately 2,500 miles in total, following the Atlantic Coast route created by the Adventure Cycling Association. This will be a self contained fully loaded bike tour which means I'll be carrying around 45 lbs. or so. I'm looking forward to experiencing the east coast like never before. With this blog, I plan to post pictures as we progress using the BlogPress APP on my mobile phone. Let's see how it goes and wish me luck. On a bike tour such as this, our daily challenges and not necessarily in this order, will be our physical condition, food, shelter, traffic, navigation, and weather. The above picture was taken during my Southern Tier crossing of the U.S. in spring of 2008. Bike touring requires a specific mind set and a passion.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Phoenixville to Philadelphia

A short day into Philadelphia from Phoenixville, at 34 miles with 1,000 feet of gain, so we stopped to visit the Valley Forge National Park, wintering camp for the Revolution's Continental Army during the winters of 17&77 and 17&78, essential training and developmental periods for the forces. The subsequent ride into the heart of the city, staying at the Kimpton Hotel across from the historic Independence Hall and Liberty Bell, was along the Schuykill River Trail and bike friendly street, a most pleasant day. A highlight for us was the tasty Chinese dinner, family style, in Chinatown.


Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge.





Riding the Schuykill River Trail to Philadelphia.





Passing a High School Rowing event.





An usually nice day in Philadelphia which normally too hot or cold. We had a very pleasant high 70's with little humidity.


Philadelphians out and about on a Sunday.


Our city view


Walking the historic city





Independence Hall















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