We’ve been running between raindrops and appointments and deadlines to carve out a little mental health time for ourselves on the trail. Today we started in Rockwood, PA, and rode through the Pinkerton Tunnel, about eight miles west. Looking toward the Pinkerton High Bridge, just east of the Pinkerton Tunnel. The Pinkerton Tunnel, built in 1911 and reopened for trail use in 2015. Until …
A Chilly Ride (GAP bike trail)
This week’s ride took us to Rockwood, PA, and we rode southeast past Garrett. Here are some of the sights along the way. This farm sits right along the side of the trail… …and we spooked a few guinea hens who weren’t very happy we were there. The clouds decided to be drama queens, too. And then there’s the Casselman River. Of …
Mental Health Day on the Bike Trail
I work at a computer in a room without a view. Well, there’s a view, but it’s through a window that’s behind me, and I don’t get much done if I sit and stare out of it as much as I’d like. So we decided the day was warm enough, and the rain was crossing its legs, and we weren’t getting …
Bike the Great Allegheny Passage
Biked the Great Allegheny Passage from Rockwood, PA to the Pinkerton Tunnel, near Fort Hill. (The standard action shot.) “Pinkerton 1911” engraved above the tunnel. Inside the tunnel itself. They’re raising funds to open it. Right now it’s closed with a path to get around that extends over a mile. Every dollar donated will be matched with an additional $17. …