Final Rest Day
Final Rest Day
So what else is new, woke
up to rain, which continued to noon. So
much for walking around town and enjoying the lakefront. Had planned to bike in a state park on the water
front.
Spent the morning with our usual rest day chores - laundry, bike maintenance and shopping.
Main objective today was bike repair. Received the new warranty replacement wheel for my bike. Peyton installed the wheel this afternoon. We also received a new rear shifter for Judi’s bike, as the part was damaged in shipment to LA and took some time to order and delivery the required parts. The old shifter was still functional with the damage parts.
At this point in the trip equipment failures are increasing, as according to our senior mechanic, the bikes have experienced the equivalent of at least 5 years worth of normal biking conditions. The cumulative jarring bumps are taking their toll from riding on rough roads that one normally would not ride, at speeds one normally would not ride, and under conditions one normally would not ride. The riders, in the past week, have experienced 1 cracked carbon bike frame (that is not repairable), 2 cracked wheels, numerous gear shifter problems, a myriad of cable adjustments and uncountable adjustments for bike squeaks and other noises.
This afternoon we were able to visit the Erie Maritime Museum, which was located in a restored circa 1915 Erie coal-fired electric power plant building. Interesting displays on the maritime history of the Great Lakes, esp. Lake Erie, and the navy battles on Lake Erie as part of the War of 1812. Enjoyed the displays on the wood construction of the early sailing vessels.
Thursday 20th June, 2019
Day 41
Location:
Erie, PA
5th
and final rest day
Spent the morning with our usual rest day chores - laundry, bike maintenance and shopping.
Main objective today was bike repair. Received the new warranty replacement wheel for my bike. Peyton installed the wheel this afternoon. We also received a new rear shifter for Judi’s bike, as the part was damaged in shipment to LA and took some time to order and delivery the required parts. The old shifter was still functional with the damage parts.
Peyton installed my new wheel (actually an upgraded wheel) and we are ready for the last 8 days of the trip.
At this point in the trip equipment failures are increasing, as according to our senior mechanic, the bikes have experienced the equivalent of at least 5 years worth of normal biking conditions. The cumulative jarring bumps are taking their toll from riding on rough roads that one normally would not ride, at speeds one normally would not ride, and under conditions one normally would not ride. The riders, in the past week, have experienced 1 cracked carbon bike frame (that is not repairable), 2 cracked wheels, numerous gear shifter problems, a myriad of cable adjustments and uncountable adjustments for bike squeaks and other noises.
This afternoon we were able to visit the Erie Maritime Museum, which was located in a restored circa 1915 Erie coal-fired electric power plant building. Interesting displays on the maritime history of the Great Lakes, esp. Lake Erie, and the navy battles on Lake Erie as part of the War of 1812. Enjoyed the displays on the wood construction of the early sailing vessels.
Commercial fishing vessel, circa 1900, approximately twice the size of the vessel from our wedding. Tour of the vessel brought back many memories.
War ship construction using hardwoods.
Actual test results of a 24 pound iron canon ball from direct hit on the outside ship wall. Sailors most often were wounded or killed from the wood splinters rather than the actual canon ball. Note the pile of wood splitters.
We had dinner both last night and tonight at this water front restaurant.
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