Day 1 - McKeesport to Connellsville

43 miles down
277 miles to DC

The Lifecycles team started off bright and early with a quick photo before hitting the road right on schedule at 6:30 a.m. By 10:15, we reached McKeesport—just outside Pittsburgh—ready to begin our ride. After days of hot weather, we lucked out with perfect conditions. It was 72 degrees and sunny when we got rolling at 10:45, a great way to kick off the adventure.

We covered 43 miles on day one, and the whole team did well. Our pace seems to suit everyone—at times, the younger riders led the way, and those of us with a few more years under our belts kept right up. The youngsters kept a strong pace and finished the day really well.

Our hotel is right by the Youghiogheny River, which we rode along for most of the day. It’s a peaceful spot to wind down and get ready for what comes next.

Quote of the Day - “This is like going on vacation with my dad and four grandparents” - DanielMeer informatie