Here is a summary of the last 4 days of riding:
Marysville 104 miles 1923 ft gain
Wooster. 80 miles. 3366 ft gain
Niles. 95 miles. 4268 ft gain
Erie. 94 miles. 2323 ft gain
The hills going to Wooster were the steepest in the trip. And they occurred in the last 25 miles. Someone said they saw 17% on their Garmin at one point. I was too busy trying to keep from falling over from going too slow to look at the Garmin. I didn't walk any of them but was sure glad when they were over. The day going to Niles was supposed to have less climbing. Maybe the hills were not as steep but there sure were a lot of them.
The country was beautiful. Maybe I spent more time looking around this year. Or maybe the rain has kept everything greener. Anyway I really enjoyed the countryside. We are starting to see vineyards in addition to soybeans and corn. So the climate is changing. Speaking of climate. There was rain going to Marysville for the first part of the ride. However the days have been exceptionally cool. So the riding has been very comfortable from a temperature standpoint.
Yesterday we crossed into PA after stopping at the wonderful root beer stand as we left Ohio. Yummy root beer floats. A highlight of the trip. And eat your heart out you riders who had to stay at the old downtown hotel. We are at the Sheraton Bayfront. It is wonderful. I have a view out over Lake Erie and watched a glorious sunset last night.
I cannot believe this trip is almost over.
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