When we biked into our campground, we couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief and victory at having completed a challenging but rewarding first day of riding on the Great Allegheny Passage. We pedaled further and further away from Pittsburgh on what couldn’t have been a sunnier more beautiful day. Lunch was purchased and heartily enjoyed by the Youghiogheny River in McKeesport. Finally, after biking more miles under the increasingly trying midday heat, we spotted Kyle just off the trail in a beautiful park bearing two large containers of ice cream, like an oasis in the desert. Though we were still a bit tired after our break we were determined to make it to our campground for the night. We decompressed over quesadillas and turned in early for the night, proud of our full day of riding and looking forward to another long day on the trail. We feel prepared to face whatever adventure the forces throw at us tomorrow!
