Yesterday, I took my last bike ride in Philadelphia. Despite being pressed for time, I managed a healthy bike ride to a new destination, Brandywine Battlefield Historic Park in western Delaware County. Unlike South Jersey--where I rode last week--the terrain this week was very challenging, especially on the ride out. It seem like I was always pushing up a hill or coasting down one. Despite riding only two-thirds the distance, my GPS recorded twice the elevation gain! For all that extra effort, I was rewarded with much more interesting scenery. Although, there wasn't a lot to see at the visitor center as most of the battle took place off-site. Even had I had the time, I wasn't about to bike the driving tour route. However, before beginning the return ride, I did rest and eat some snacks under the shade of a sycamore tree that was alive when the Declaration of Independence was signed. I had a good ride back and made it it time to shower and attend 6:30 PM mass at St. Patrick's.
Full Screen VersionTrip StatisticsLength: 67.2 miles
Ride Time: 6 hours 23 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Avg. Speed: 10.2 MPH
Max. Speed: 33.0 MPH
Avg. Cadence: 56 RPM
Total Ascent: 4,800 ft.
Max Elev.: 488 ft.
Elevation Profile
Octagon Schoolhouse
Washington's Headquarters
William Brinton House
Wheat Field
Glen Mills Train Station
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