Day 34 June 1st Port Allegany – Canton Pa.

 

I had no trouble getting out of bed today. I have anticipated today’s ride probably since hatching the project some years ago. Today instead of riding into a strange town, wondering where I would sleep that night, I would ride into my hometown, & sleep in my own bed tonight. 

To make this happen I had to start early @ 5:30 am & ride for 10 1/2 hours. I rode through the early morning fog, in the cool 48 degree temp. I rode to Coudersport & with a quick coffee & a call to home (no cell service last night). I then worked my way through Galeton, Wellsboro &Mansfield. Rt 6 is a very special road with good pavement & great shoulders. I made a quick stop in Mansfield @ Oswalt Cycles where I purchased the bike I am riding. I chatted for a while about the trip & reported to them on the bikes performance. 

The heat of the day had really kicked in with temps just into the low 90s. 

I made my way to Canton ahead of schedule, dodging the ever increasing numbers of woodchucks that had not done well @ road crossing school. 

As arrived in Canton , I was greeted by a porch full of waiting friends. What a nice suprise that can only  happen in a small town. Thank you to everyone. I will be taking tomo off to address some home duties, head to NYC Fri morn to finish the trip this Sunday.   108 miles in today & I am beat & heading to bed. I will continue this days writing tomo as I have run out of gas & need to find my old bed. Thanks to everyone!