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Hello!

I’m following my lifelong dream to ride my bike across the United States.

This blog will document my trek.

Day 8: Hancock, MD to Cumberland, MD (60.6 miles)

Day 8: Hancock, MD to Cumberland, MD (60.6 miles)

Mike Matts

After a restful night at the Happy Hills campground, we biked on the C&O Canal trail for the 3rd and last day on our way to Cumberland. Visited Little Orleans and Sandy Flat before arriving at the Paw Paw Tunnel. On to Old Town before ending in Cumberland. We stayed on the lawn of a rider’s (Gerri’s) sister. Steve Ruegg and I were the dinner cooks for the group. We made Amy’s Mole Chili and it turned out great. Strawberry shortcake for desert. Not bad for 2 min-cooks!

Image above: Arriving to the Paw Paw Tunnel

Entrance to the Paw Paw Tunnel

Entrance to the Paw Paw Tunnel

Typical riding on the C&O Canal trail

Typical riding on the C&O Canal trail

Tiny toll bridge across the Potomac, near Cumberland, MD

Tiny toll bridge across the Potomac, near Cumberland, MD

End of the C&O trail in Cumberland

End of the C&O trail in Cumberland

Day 9: Cumberland, MD to Confluence, PA (63.8 miles)

Day 9: Cumberland, MD to Confluence, PA (63.8 miles)
Day 7: Brunswick, MD to Hancock, MD (60.6 miles)

Day 7: Brunswick, MD to Hancock, MD (60.6 miles)

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