Day 07 - The Divide

 Cumberland MD to Meyersdale, PA - 33 miles (338)

Today's highlight was riding 24 Miles to the Eastern Continental Divide, separating the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the Gulf of Mexico watershed. All of today was overcast and much of the time we rode in a light drizzle. Also, instead of getting warmer as the day progressed the temperature decreased. We are definitely experiencing an unusual weather pattern with late fall-like conditions forecast for tomorrow. The Great Allegheny Passage Trail is surfaced with crushed limestone; when dry this makes for a more asphalt like surface than the C&O trail. However, when soaked - as it was today - it felt at times like little trail gremlins were reaching up and grabbing my tires. 




Steeples as we leave Cumberland.












Re-learned the history of the Mason-Dixon Line














Last bridge into Meyersdale, PA

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  1. A.S. May 30, 2021 at 6:27 PM

    Hi! My husband and I ran into your wife at breakfast in Hancock MD and she gave us a coaster with your blog! Best wishes on your journey, love the photos!! -Annalee

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    1. Rolff ChristensenMay 30, 2021 at 7:54 PM

      Hi Annalee, my wife tells me you are riding into DC. I hope your ride is going well. Thank you for commenting - it means a lot.

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    2. A.S. May 31, 2021 at 5:28 AM

      Sure!! We completed our ride from Pittsburg to DC on Saturday - it was a ton of fun!

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    3. velomomMay 31, 2021 at 7:01 PM

      Hi Annalee - this Laura. I am so curious, how was the mud on the C&O??

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