Day 44 Ohiopyle, Pa to Cumberland, Md

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 Day 44 Ohiopyle,  Pa to Cumberland,  Md 76 miles. So the thunderstorm and rain kept me up until about 1. I got  up at 6:15 but still did not roll out  until about 9. I was on the Great Allegany Passage all day to Cumberland. The first 50 miles was a 1-2% climb along the Casselman River up to the Big Savage tunnel.  When I  came out of the tunnel it was like I came into a whole different  world. That last 20 miles was a downhill fun fest. After going through  the tunnel I crossed the Mason Dixon line. I chose to get Motol room in Cumberland  tonight. I need to dry out my tent and fly.















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  1. IronmongersAugust 13, 2023 at 8:33 PM

    Looks like a really cool ride today! That appeared to be the cleanest tunnel I’ve ever seen!?! You almost can smell the saltwater - ha! Ha! I hope the rest of the ride is dry with tailwinds ~

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  2. AnonymousAugust 13, 2023 at 8:49 PM

    You're getting into old US history area now buddy. What an experience 👍😎💪

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  3. AnonymousAugust 14, 2023 at 4:20 AM

    Exciting! You're almost there! Safe travels! - Linda G

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  4. AnonymousAugust 14, 2023 at 9:37 AM

    You captured the tunnels perfectly for us armchair riders, thank you! Audrey

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