Finding the Bridge to Pennsylvania

Today started with a four miles climb up this giant hill. Then we descended it, and it was wonderful. By the time we were at the bottom we were pretty hungry, and there was excitement because we had crossed into New Jersey.  A couple of us stopped at McDonald's for a nice snack. I got an ice cream sundae. I was in the fence about it, but I'm sure glad I did after the day we ended up having.

After refueling, a group of us riders began climbing up another hill, and this one was even longer than before. At the top of this hill we has a little celebration at High Point State Park!

You can't really tell from this picture, but it was extremely rewarding to be at the top on such a beautiful day. We rode down the hill thinking we were in the right direction, but as soon as we got to the bottom it was clear we did something wrong. Google maps helped us find or way, but Hannah, Rachel, Jason, Kathryn, and I stopped at Gyps Tavern for some food because we were starving. I gobbled up my turkey sandwich pretty fast. The lake the restaurant was on was such a great place to take a break and relax.

We met up with Johnny and Nick and were able to safely cross Dingman's Bridge into Pennsylvania. All the cars had to pay tolls, and we didn't. The last 25 miles of the ride flew by. We were done with our reroute and could again follow our "cue sheet" that we are given each morning. Riding into the quaint town of Stroudsburg after rising fourteen extra bonus miles was cathartic.

Each day is more exciting than the one before! I'm ready for another build day tomorrow.

-Sarah