Central PA has a lot of things-cows, guns, rolling hills, Ugg boots/yoga pants(see Penn State) and even a sizable amount of homes without running water. What sticks out the most though, especially for cyclists, are the amazing winding roads that run up and down the valleys. This past weekend I was able to join along with Richie Rich Oneil, from Stan's No Tubes and Dr. Matthew Ferrari; two great guys who are pretty good on the bicycle. We decided to head towards the Black Moshannon State Park area, which is about 20ish miles away from our homes located in State College. I must say I've been riding these roads for a solid 12 years and it always amazes me when I come along a road that I've never been on. It happened to me on this ride as we took the road bikes off on to some fire roads. 55 miles and 3.5 hours later I was whooped from being out in the woods. If you ever have the chance to ride in the Central PA area, get ahold of one us to show you around. The riding is second to none.
Here is a picture of me standing with a buffalo statue. This was as desolate as you could possibly get. Why anyone would spend the money to make this is beyond me. It does make a good story and a good photo. Note the blue skies-they haven't been happening too often.
Matt and I on the fire road. My guess is we spent a good 20 miles off the pavement.
Nothing but zero tubes and beautiful valleys. What an awesome day for bikes.
The bottom of the climb that goes straight up. The sign says, No Winter Maintenance. Imagine that?!
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