Author: bruceshoots
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Bruce’s Reflections
When I was at Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub celebrating St Patrick’s Day and Alan pulled out a pen and wrote on a napkin I wasn’t sure if they would be able to do it. Alan had sustained a volleyball career ending leg injury. IF he hadn’t had this, there was NO DOUBT in my mind…
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REFLECTIONS BY AL
Reflections by Al The DREAM Since I was in college I had a dream to ride my bicycle across the country. Most folks need 3 months to complete it. While working a full-time job, it would be nearly impossible to take that much vacation. So, my dream was deferred until retirement. The PLAN It was St…
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Ride Day #51 Brunswick MD to Washington DC
After watching the weather forecast this morning the guys are climbing on their bikes in a cloudy sky and 72°. I made it to the first break spot, Nolands Ferry, completely cloudy and it is very still here! The temperature is still 72°. They wanted to get going pretty quick because of the forecast. I…
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Ride Day #50 Dam 5 to Brunswick MD
They took off from Dam 5 at 0816 in sunny skies with a temperature of 73°. Destination-Closer to the End Point! They were about a mile from the break spot when they called me and said they had another tire problem. I changed parking spots to get closer to the trail. After a “Good” repair…
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Ride Day #49 Spring Gap MD to Dam 5 MD
ODOMETER OVER 3,000 miles today! They are getting ready to continue the journey. The new trail they started was a COMPLETE disappointment compared to the dream trail they had just completed. Clear skies & 63° as they begin the day. I think they ought to be on the trail by about 0740. With the condition…
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Ride Day #48 Confluence PA to Spring Gap MD
The guys are getting ready to take off in a foggy 57°. It is supposed to be partly cloudy with a high of 81° today. They already have lodging for the night but plan on riding passed it and driving back. It will be another gas station breakfast this morning. I made it to the…
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Ride Day #47 Pittsburg PA to Confluence PA
They were on their bikes before 0645, headed to McDonald’s for breakfast since the motel didn’t have one. The door said the lobby was open but the door was locked. They rode through the drive thru on their bicycles. The temperature is 67° and clear skies. They already have rooms booked for the next two…
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Ride Day #46 East Palestine OH to Pittsburg PA
It’s 69° at about 0630 and they are eating breakfast in the vehicle purchased at Circle K. We tried McDonalds but the lobby was locked until 0700 & the low clearance didn’t allow the vehicle with the antennas on top to pass. Supposed to be hot today so they have about 50ish miles to do.…
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NO RIDE DAY #4 (I think)! Due to the forecasted high temperature today & that they have ridden 11 straight days, they are taking a day off.
Buck’s Quote: Sure glad we’re not riding today…. Enjoyed the day off! Al’s quote. The day of rest was needed.
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