I have been to Gettysburg many times, but today was the first time to ride! It was also my first time to visit the new Visitor Center featuring the restored Cyclorama. I used the loop at Civil War Cycling as the basis for a 29-mile ride that traced both lines from Culp's Hill to Big... Continue Reading →
On Saturday afternoon I caught up with my sister and her adorable little family. We rented a surrey and enjoyed a marvelous warm sunny time in Fairmount Park, with its river and statues and ice cream truck. Especially the ice cream truck. We had a wildely delicious time!
Out the door at 5:45 this morning for a four-hour, 56-mile ride along the Schuylkill River Trail to Valley Forge and back. Beautiful weather and a lovely ride under shady treetops and along peaceful waters! Crossing the Schuylkill - Valley Forge on the left
My ride along the Schuylkill River Trail brought me to Valley Forge National Historic Park, site of Washington's long winter during the Revolutionary War. I did the big loop by following Park Road, Gulf Road, Inner Line Road, and the Joseph Plumb Martin Trail. Washington's Headquarters David Potts House
I got off the plane and picked up a rental bike with time to cruise the streets of Philadelphia this evening. Most of the business traffic had gone, so the streets were pretty nice. A warm summer evening topped off with a Philly cheesesteak! A few photos here came from rides on the next few... Continue Reading →
Thinly sliced beefsteak. Cheese. Grilled onions. On a hoagie roll. The meat is browned on a lightly oiled griddle and then scrambled into smaller pieces. Slices of cheese--provolone, American, or Cheez Whiz--are placed over the top to melt onto the meat. The Amoroso brand hoagie roll is long, soft, and slightly salted. I, of course,... Continue Reading →
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