The Blaſphemous Bicycler

Brandi and I did another 9 miles of the AT today. We got to hike past an old graveyard.

There were some people in there who were born in the 1700s. Pretty bad ass.

We got there at noon, so the lighting wasn’t too good for spooky pictures. So, I took these through my sunglasses.

There are a few more pictures in my gallery.

Girtong² and I went out on the Conewago Trail yesterday. I’m not sure if it’s the monotony of the rail trail, or if I’m just getting senile in my old age, but we were riding along, and I was kind of lost in my own little world of thoughts.

Then, I gradually drifted off the trail, and rode my bicycle directly into the ditch. Girtong² asked me what the hell just happened, and I had no idea. “I just kinda spaced out and ran into the ditch, ” says I.

For the sake of safety, we decided to head directly to the bar, post haste, for beverage and merriment.

A wise decision, in my opinion.

Yesterday: 10 miles
March: 20 miles
2008: 92 miles

Brandi and I got out for a bit of a hike yesterday afternoon. We did a section of the AT from Whiskey Springs Road to the town of Boiling Springs, PA.

I carried my GPS, so now you may follow along on the map.

Spring and fall are the best times for hiking, because the weather affords one the opportunity to sport stylish hats.

The last mile or so before Boiling Springs is across farmer’s fields, which kind of sucks. There were no trees here to break up the wind, and I nearly lost my sexy hat a few times.

There are about 230 miles of the AT in Pennsylvania, and I have about 180 left to do.

So, it’s spring, and I haven’t been riding my bike very much lately. I managed to get the Karate Monkey out into the woods for a little ride today.

Today: 10 miles
March: 10 miles
2008: 82 miles (for shame)

You can hear/see a fancy audio slideshow of Scott’s story, or read all about it.

Congratulations, Scott. You make me want to ride my bike more.