Sunday, August 26, 2012
So far the trail has changed a lot. We started at 7 am and made good progress into Rochester. We never saw this city since we rode around the city and the roads were all paved. There are some beautiful houses and docks along the canal. Even saw a horse farm. We are now in Palmyra where the Mormon faith was born. We have just one more main city to get to which is Newark than we go to Lyons for are campground. I will have to say today is a hot one. I didn't think it would be this warm.
Well I certainly underestimated the mileage today. We ended the day at 76 miles. Talk about a long day in the saddle.
We arrived in Buffalo and left the car at the Amtrak Depew station and took off to find some part of the canal path. Buffalo was interesting. We rode through some not so great neighborhoods and nice ones as well until we found what we thought was the path. You would think they would label it better. What saved us were the painted markers left by an earlier bike tour.
We loved the path near Buffalo where we watched all the boats. The Erie canal is still a working canal. In fact while we were in Locksport we watched them work the locks to pass a boat through the locks. So cool. Toward the end I was definitely tired. It's been a long day.
I will say that I really enjoy passing through the towns. In some way it was like the C&O and GAP that I did with Pam but it is missing the history along the way. Hopefully we will still see something.
Anyway we made it to Red Rock Pond RV Resort which is really nice. I hope to get a great rest so we can tackle tomorrow where we are off to Lyons NY.
Well good night and sweet dreams to everyone!
We arrived in Buffalo and left the car at the Amtrak Depew station and took off to find some part of the canal path. Buffalo was interesting. We rode through some not so great neighborhoods and nice ones as well until we found what we thought was the path. You would think they would label it better. What saved us were the painted markers left by an earlier bike tour.
We loved the path near Buffalo where we watched all the boats. The Erie canal is still a working canal. In fact while we were in Locksport we watched them work the locks to pass a boat through the locks. So cool. Toward the end I was definitely tired. It's been a long day.
I will say that I really enjoy passing through the towns. In some way it was like the C&O and GAP that I did with Pam but it is missing the history along the way. Hopefully we will still see something.
Anyway we made it to Red Rock Pond RV Resort which is really nice. I hope to get a great rest so we can tackle tomorrow where we are off to Lyons NY.
Well good night and sweet dreams to everyone!
Friday, August 24, 2012
Cycling the Erie Canal
Call me crazy but tomorrow will be the start of my travel along the Erie Canal in the state of New York. My brother John and I will be driving to Buffalo New York where we will leave our car and begin our adventure. We will be traveling almost 400 miles to Albany New York on a trail that has been groomed for cycling. This trip will be a first time where not only will I be camping it but I will be carrying my camping equipment as well. My first attempt at camping was with my friends Pam and Dave when we traveled from Albany New York to New York City. On that trip we camped but we had our gear carried for us. This time I will be the sherpa of my gear and staying at campgrounds along the way. Luckily I have my brother John with me who is an experienced camper and cyclist.
So wish us luck as we travel our way along the Erie Canal. Hopefully I can get good reception and keep you interested in following our trip. Bon Voyage!
So wish us luck as we travel our way along the Erie Canal. Hopefully I can get good reception and keep you interested in following our trip. Bon Voyage!
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