If you ever get a chance to visit the Laurel Highlands region around Somerset, Pa., don't leave your bike at home. The rides around this area of Pennsylvania are incredible. We were there for the USA Cycling Nationals. Between the competitions there was plenty of time for sightseeing by bicycle. On one ride we just happened on the Flight 93 Memorial. On every ride we were amazed by the incredible scenery and slowed by some formidable climbs and refreshed by some awesome descents.
When Ty came back from one ride and said he had seen these giant windmills I thought he must have eaten one too many power gels. There is a constant breeze blowing and there are wind farms set up to harness this energy source. The blades on these windmills turn about 18 rpm. I was bored waiting for one of Ty's races to start and timed the turns of one of the windmills on the horizon.
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Looks beautiful and the rolling mountains have really improved steve's riding...he is as fast as ty now!
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