Day 3 Mt. Olive, NJ to Hazelton, PA

24 July Sunday Week 1
Today was overcast but still hot with most of the day lingering around 90 degrees with oppressive humidity. Whenever we stopped our bikes it felt like our bodies were melting with sweat.  At least when we are moving you get some air conditioning. The air was so thick it almost would not fit in our nostrils.

We crossed the Delaware River into PA on a foot bridge and started riding what is known as Bicycle Route V.  We were treated to some absolutely beautiful riding conditions. Scenic back country roads with almost no traffic. We will stay mostly on this route while in bicycling through PA.
 

Joe managed to snag a piece of metal that was on the road and we experienced the first flat of the trip just as it started to sprinkle. For the next couple of hours we dodged the rain drops.

WET

 

  As we got deeper into Pennsylvania the hills started coming on.  PA is a hilly state and we are expecting more of the same tomorrow.  Our biggest climb of the day was up Jonas Mountain.  With the heavy bikes it took 40 minutes to make the 3 mile climb to the top.

Normally we have found day 4 is when you start finding body parts that are not as enthused with the bicycle as you are.  Tim is complaining of sore feet and a slight case of diaper rash.  Kens ripped up rump has improved greatly and that was replaced with sore blistered palms.  By day 7or 8 we should all feel fine as we get into the routine of riding.

Wet in PA

103 Miles

7646’ of Climbing

Temperature 85-90 HUMID (the perfect HHH day)