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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 10: Confluence, PA to West Newton, PA (53.0 miles)

Day 10: Confluence, PA to West Newton, PA (53.0 miles)

Started the day fly fishing on the Youghiogheny River, with some success. Left Confluence (where the Youghiogheny and Cassleman Rivers meet, btw) by 8 am and reached Ohiopyle 10 miles later.

Side trip to Falling Water, Frank Lloyd Wright’s residence designed for the Kaufman family. Rode through Connellsville, Liberty, and Perryopolis, before reaching the Cedar Creek County Park, right on the GAP trail.

Unfortunately, Tom Allison from Michigan, took a bad fall today and dislocated his finger. He’s seeing a hand surgeon in Pittsburg today. Hopefully, he can continue the ride.

Image above: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water

Bobbi, the mascot of Bernadette and Yolanda, from the Netherlands

Bobbi, the mascot of Bernadette and Yolanda, from the Netherlands

A view of Falling Water

A view of Falling Water

Falling Water- a different angle.

Falling Water- a different angle.

Wayne turns 66 today - great reason for cake!

Wayne turns 66 today - great reason for cake!

Day 11: West Newton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA (33.0 miles)

Day 11: West Newton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA (33.0 miles)

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

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