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Old 08-12-08, 01:13 PM
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Dan&JanetTandem
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Salem, PA (Near Pittsburgh)
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Bikes: Pinarello Stelvio Road, Cannondale Rt1000 Tandem, Gary Fisher MTB

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Thanks for the tip!

We'd like to find some fall rides (Sept-Oct) to join within 4 hours drive.

The summit is a good ride BUT keep in mind there can be ALOT of traffic -- trucks, cars, motorcycles all whizzing by on the way up (I ride the left lane on the way down!). The shoulder is often littered with broken glass, etc.

I haven't taken Coolspring road up to Jumonville yet, but riding up that on a Motorcycle is a trip, so it would be a killer on a bike. I'm sure grades are as steep as 18% in some spots.

We REALLY miss the Governor's rides. I was invited as a member of the PA Army National Guard. Went a few times on my road bike, then bought the tandem. We had some absolutely beautiful days and rides. Every small town would roll out the welcome for the Governor, and of course the 200+ cyclists were welcomed and treated as royalty as well.
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