We set off from Pittsburgh this morning after a well-deserved and very appreciated rest day in the city. We lost Nate Aron and Olivia Kilian the previous day but were comforted by the arrival of two new riders, Tony Campbell and Sarah Doren.
Riders had a bit of a break today. Instead of biking extreme distances, the team visited the sites of Pittsburgh and went kayaking in the Allegheny River.
In the morning, Redeemer Episcopal Church allowed Ryan and the bikers to introduce themselves and describe the purpose of this more-than-a-bike-ride trip.
Our sixth day of riding took us into Pittsburgh, THE city of Champions. Okay, I had to add that for the benefit of all the Ohio riders on the trip. I am partial; I lived here for 20 years, so it did feel like coming home, even though I moved away four years ago.
Hi, I am Kyle M. Halat AKA “the route guy.” I am from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA and I am cursed with bad luck on bike repairs. I have had four flats, one blowout, and have had to replace a tire in less than a week of pedaling. Today, my duty for the blog is to inform, so I have a few tips for anybody that is reading the blog and really thinking about doing the trip.
Day 8 - Pittsburgh to Connellsville
Riders had a bit of a break today. Instead of biking extreme distances, the team visited the sites of Pittsburgh and went kayaking in the Allegheny River. 
Our sixth day of riding took us into Pittsburgh, THE city of Champions. Okay, I had to add that for the benefit of all the Ohio riders on the trip. I am partial; I lived here for 20 years, so it did feel like coming home, even though I moved away four years ago.
Hi, I am Kyle M. Halat AKA “the route guy.” I am from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA and I am cursed with bad luck on bike repairs. I have had four flats, one blowout, and have had to replace a tire in less than a week of pedaling. Today, my duty for the blog is to inform, so I have a few tips for anybody that is reading the blog and really thinking about doing the trip.