Today being the last day of rest before the guns start blazing on Monday saw us take a spin in the Pennsylvania countryside for the first time since our arrival. I have to say this ride brought back some respect for this place. The Altoona area is breathtaking in terms of natural beauty and the quality of the roads. We spent two hours snaking our way along endless ribbons of silky smooth pavement virtually traffic free, up and down, through small villages, soaking in the summer sunshine. Today's ride even included a 20 minute gradual ascent that served as a perfect lung and leg opener after the countless hours of travel the last few days.
I also did some online research on our coffee shop dilemma and found a potential destination. We will check it out tomorrow morning on our spin before the prolog time trial tomorrow evening and give a full report. Perhaps Altoona can redeem itself after yesterdays failing review. Only time will tell.
Ride on.
Also I encourage you to check the comments left on the Whiterock post. CP brought up a good point.
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