Day 027 - Smyrna, DE to Elkton, MD - Two Far 2023 - Oranges to Apples - CycleBlaze

May 12, 2023

Day 027 - Smyrna, DE to Elkton, MD

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Keith A. SpanglerHi Kerry and Jeanna! You guys are moving right along! Love this profile especially that spike in the middle. Continued safe travels, I'm just sitting outside under the stars and next to the fire pit.
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Pictures tell the story today...

Early in the ride I passed several very large farms. Wheat was the primary crop.
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We are in Maryland, after all!
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The first sod farm I remember seeing on this trip.
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There was a line of trucks waiting on their loads.
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This sod looked like it was ready for harvest as well.
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No flashing lights, so dry road ahead.
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Well, almost dry!
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Vultures enjoying a roadside breakfast.
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Reedy Island Range Rear Light.
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Ships and birds in the Delaware River.
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Just after I snapped the above photo, 2 more egrets joined their friends.
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A portion of the Augustine State Wildlife Management Area.
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Approaching the Reedy Island Bridge which crosses the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal.
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Keith A. SpanglerExcellent image!
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It was a long climb to the center span. Even though it doesn't have a shoulder or bike lane, it is a good bridge for cyclists, because there is almost no traffic. Only 2 cars passed me on the entire climb.
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This cemetery is on the Michael N. Castle C & D Canal Trail.
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History of Polktown.
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The grounds were very well kept.
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Riding along the Michael N. Castle C & D Canal Trail. I was surprised later on when I encounter some 8% grades. I thought a canal trail would be flat!!
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The St Georges Bridge (US-13) in the foreground, and the William V Roth Jr. Bridge (DE-1) in the background.
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A closer view of the William V Roth Jr. Bridge.
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The trees were in full bloom.
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The Canal Bridge is a Warren through truss lift span and still in use by the Delmarva Central Railroad.
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I enjoyed riding with Jim & Ursula on the trail.
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Elkton mural.
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Keith A. SpanglerGuys, this is the town that has had extreme flooding events. The last one was only a couple years ago, the flood ripped through downtown sweeping cars away. It really impacted the city businesses too; can't remember how many died. It was crazy to see.
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The Maryland Army National Guard Recruiting Center
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The Elkton Railway Station.
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These guys were having trouble lifting the mower onto the truck, so I stopped to lend a hand.
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I ended today's ride on a busy road, but it had a great bike lane.
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Today's ride: 52 miles (84 km)
Total: 1,380 miles (2,221 km)

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Keith A. SpanglerYou guys are so inspirational!
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