Yesterday was a perfect day for a ride. The temps started out in the low 70's and hit a high in the low 80's.
I've been thinking about a ride out PA's route 6 from Mt Cobb to the PA Grand Canyon for a few months now. So I thought why not. I haven't been out that way for some time now and I was wondering if it still had the same charm I remembered. Simply put, "YES" is the answer.
First of all the road conditions were great with only a few places measured in yards not miles that were not perfect. Most of it was like new asphalt. The road runs along and through a mountain range in places and down along the river in others. There is a constant change in elevations. Usually going up hills the road is broadened to 4 lanes allowing for the easy passing of slower traffic and enjoying the power of the 6 pulling up the long grades. The road is constantly weaving with long sweeping curves or the signage is warning of sharp snaking sections.
There are any number of pull offs to view scenic mountains, valleys, and the river, far below. Traveling this road reminded me of what America was like back in the 50's with quaint little towns and their huge Victorian houses to small business with everything from ice cream to BQ.
Get out of town and see what seems like neverending woods covered mountains that provide logs for the local logging industry to farms providing cream for the ice and beef for the BQ. Sample sample is a good philosophy!
I know I'll be doing this ride again this year.
