I did only 22 miles today, so it was quite easy. I would rather be doing 30-mile days, but the B&Bs are in 20-mile gaps. I am amazed at how good I feel to be honest. My legs might be tired at the end of a day, and I expect to be hurting the next morning, and it never happens. And I am surprised by that every morning. My legs are stronger too. I cruise right up some of the hills in these towns. I am probably in the best shape if my life right now. Yesterday's trail markers that seemed like headstones to me today seemed better. Snapped a pic with the iPhone so you can see what I mean:
Amazingly, I have run into Terry for the third time. He was the guy touring and mostly camping, with his wife meeting him at various places. We are going to swap trail stories over dinner and then ride out together again tomorrow. I have to say, all of the campgrounds have looked very nice; pretty settings, a hand pump for iodine-treated water, a portapotty, a picnic table and a fire ring. I cannot even imagine how dark it must be at night.
The lockkeeper houses are very picturesque. This is Number 56. At this lock I was able to leave the gravel tow path and switch over to a paved rail trail for 15 miles. Pedaling became so easy! It parallels the tow path so it is still a pretty ride.
Hancock, MD is a bigger town than most I have seen in the past week. It even has a stop light, a gas station, a knife shop and an archery store.
Hancock, MD is a bigger town than most I have seen in the past week. It even has a stop light, a gas station, a knife shop and an archery store.