Monday, May 31, 2010

iPhones!

Sorry for all of the late posts. Unfortunately all of the blogs we tried to make with Alec's phone got stuck in his out box so we just posted them now.

Lock 75

Oldtown School

Me and Twoline

Look how muddy she is!

Dam! 4

Me Michael and Brendan at Dam 4. We had to take a long detour

Snack stop

At Barrons near MP76. Looking for Fish!!!

Great Falls

Looking out over Great Falls

3 Miles to go!!!

Caught up with Cole, Twoline and uncle Randy

6 year olds and mud puddles

My little brother Cole biked the last 10 miles with us. He said he only missed 3 mud puddles.

We found Fish!!!!

MP 75...Arjun joins the ride!



My Aunt Christy

I just got back and me and Aunt Christy are really happy. We are about to eat some fried chicken. Yum!

Somewhere near MP 25.

Cooling down at the spring pump.  Trail is really muddy and slowing us down.

Whites Ferry

We are just about exactly on schedule.  Might want to assume we will be about 30 mins early. 

~ Andy

Me and JAMIE!

Jamie came to meet me at Point of Rocks!

Harper's Ferry

60.4 miles to go!

Zac!

Picked up Zac and his dad and ready to head out for the last day!!!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Under Shepherdstown Bridge

Eta 6:15 in Harper's. Ferry

Williamsport

Eating lunch at the Desert Rose

Dam 5

Me and Uncle Randy are doing fine

Being interviewed by WHAG TV

Back on the Canal Trail

Hancock

In front of C&O bicycles...sitting in the shade before heading out to Harper's Ferry

Stocked up at C&O Bicycles.  They donated $20!!!

Getting ready to head out on day 4. 

Quick stop at the world famous Bill's Place in Little Orleans

Mom joined us too!!! I forgot to mention that this morning!!

Me, Brendan and Michael Paw Paw tunnel

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Day 3

I finished! It was boring, then it got fun when the boyles joined! I
did 74 miles in 6 and a half hours! I am at the motel and getting
ready to go eat pizza! Blog
later!


-Alec

Exiting PawPaw Tunnel

Oldtown School

Looking at a waterfall between Frostburg and Cumberland.

Canal Place

Cumberland

About ready to meet up with the Boyles and hit the C&O Canal trail!

Day 3

I am really excited for day 3! My friend Brendan Boyle and his older brother are coming today and for the next 2 days also! Not to mention my Aunt Caroline, she is coming too! AND, my little brother COLE is coming for the first 16 miles! CAN'T WAIT!

Day 1 and Day 2 Trip Summary

Check these out, this is from our Garmin

Day 1


Day 2

Friday, May 28, 2010

Difficulty

Hey Everybody!
Okay, so today was supposed to be the hardest day. But to tell you the truth, I thought yestereday was harder. First, it was my birthday and I realy wanted to get home. Second, it was hot. Today it drizzled/rained. And it happened when we were going downhill, which was great! I can't wait for tomorrow!



-Alec

Pictures from GAP

Here are some pictures and videos from our ride on the Great Allegheny Passage yesterday and today. We will keep uploading more, so check back!



Elevation



In front of one of the thousand waterfalls in OSP



Just about to enter Ohiopyle State Park - Day 1



My BIRTHDAY CAKE!!! Day 1



Me, Mom and Dad at Ohiopyle Trailhead - Day 2 of Trip



Me and Dad on some bridge - Day 2



The Eastern Continental Divide - Day 2 of Trip

Thursday, May 27, 2010

I DID IT!

I finished the first day!

61 miles in about 5 and a half hours. It was pretty tough, but I got through it. But TOMORROW is the toughest. I am not sure if I am riding all of it or not..just going to do my best. I am really anxious. I just had my birthday party because today is my birthday, and I got a lot of neat stuff! On my trip today, I also discovered the happy potty!

To be continued...

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Almost

Hey everybody!
Tomorrow is the day to start! I am really nervous and I can't wait! It's going to be so much fun! I will be updating every day, just to remind you! Once again, I can't wait! Also I would like to thank everbody for the donations up to this point. We are getting very far, and the donations are very much appreciated!




-Alec

Monday, May 10, 2010

Once Again!

Hi Everybody!
If you don't already know, I am doing it again! Except this time I am riding 318 miles from McKeesport, Pennsylvania to D.C. A couple of friends have already signed up to join me for part of the ride and I would like anyone who can to ride.

-Alec