Over The Weekend: From Oberlin to Erie Lake State Park, New York

Friday, June 5
Miles Traveled: 62
Elevation Gain: 2,200 feet
Average Speed: 10.5 mph
Maximum Speed: 40 mph

Saturday, June 6
Miles Traveled: 85
Elevation Gain: 2,800 feet
Average Speed: 11.8 mph
Maximum Speed: 34 mph

Sunday, June 7
Miles Traveled: 85
Elevation Gain: 2,800 feet
Average Speed: 11.6 mph
Maximum Speed: 38 mph
Cumulative Miles: 1728
Miles To Go: 312

On Friday, Mike rode to Hudson where he stayed with Allen Pitney. On Saturday, Mike rode to Austinburg where he was scheduled to stop, but decided to continue to Ashtabula to see Lake Erie. While in Ashtabula, he visited the Hubbard house where he learned about the town and the house's significance along the Underground Railroad. Ashtabula claimed to be the terminus of the Underground Railroad. Many slaves would travel there and find shelter at the Hubbard House. From there, they would sneak down to the lake, board ships, and travel to Canada.



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Mike really wanted to set up a tent overlooking Lake Erie. So, he found a man in his yard and Mike asked if he could stay in his yard for the night. The man said he did not mind, however he could not let him due to the local laws. But, the man told him where the nearest campground was. Make traveled to Camp Luther, between Ashtabula and Conneaut, where he was given a free cabin to sleep in for free. His cabin sat right next to Lake Erie.



On Sunday, Mike headed out and decided to stop at a Lutheran Church because they were having their service outside. He continued biking until he pulled into Lake Erie State Park where they let him have a free cabin as well.






On Sunday Mike rode in three states.



Steve helped get Mike free lodging at Lake Erie State Park.

Today, Mike said that it keeps looking like it is going to ran. Rain is predicted for the next few days. However, he is ahead of schedule and does not have to ride as far on the rainy days. He also said that it is definitely colder up north and that he may have to buy some rain pants. Mike plans to stay in a hostel in Buffalo tonight.