Originally Posted by
jordanss
Well as summer draws near Ive decided that its high time for a good long bike ride. Ive set my mind on Falling Water (a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for those who may not know) outside of Mill Run, Pa. 250+ miles west of Philadephia/Allentown either of the 2 locations I would be leaving from.
The reason I post is this:
1. I have never gone on a trip anywhere close to this length and would appreciate any pointers
2. I used google maps new bike route feature and got a route but wonder if anyone here would know where I could find another possibly better route
3. the long chance that someone has actually done this or a similar ride
I may be naive in thinking that this is a reasonable first ride of significant distance to attempt but Im always up for an adventure any help/advice/input would be appreciated!
Jordan
How many days riding do you anticipate? Your comment about a weekend puts your ride in the "Crush the Commonwealth" category. Current recordholder in that race completed Pittsburgh to Philly in 36 hours.
I suggest starting in Philadelphia, taking the Schuykill River Trail to Mont Clare, and then picking up Bike Route "S" in Phoenixville. You can follow the S route to Ohiopyle, five or so miles from Fallingwater. BTW, many people think riding a bike to Fallingwater a bad idea, since the roads have no shoulders and there are a lot of coal trucks using them. Be prepared for serious hill climbing once you pass Phoenixville.
An overnight trip beforehand is useful to help you decided what you need and what you don't, what works and what doesn't.