Lynn was good enough to open up his very well stocked bike shop and take care of my gear shifting problems. No doubt from all the grit we picked up in the rain on Day 2. While he was sorting that out I bought another saddle to replace the torture device that was on the bike. The words 'comfy' looked good on the labelling. We also fitted a stalk extension to raise the handlebars thus creating a more upright riding position. Hey, it must have worked .. I completed a 50 mile ride today! Didn't think that was possible a few days ago.
The early part of the ride was a beautiful, sunny fall day. We made good time along the sun dappled trail to Confluence where it started to cloud over. We had a quick lunch at the Lucky Dog Cafe where it started to spit with rain. They had a wifi connection so we were able to look at the weather radar and see that there was more rain coming. We thought we would be able to do the 10 miles to Ohiopyle before the next band of rain so pressed on.
We made it to the bakery in Ohiopyle for a hot chocolate just as it started to rain lightly. After the chocolate fix we did a quick tour of the Park in town and snapped a few photos of the Falls before setting out on the next leg to Connellsville, our night stop. Along the way we spotted a large Kingfisher and Great Blue Heron and were gladdened to read that an Otter release program has been a success in the cleaned up river.
We arrived in Connellsville just as the rain began to get heavier so were glad to get to the Greenwood House B&B.
Dinner was at the local Diner and just the right fare for a rainy evening.
Tomorrow is our last day, heading back to our starting point at McKeesport. The forecast is for rain. We will decide how to tackle it in the morning.
Tony
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