The 2016 KVIITM75 Bike Ride- Day 1

Four middle-aged dudes, former graduates of Kendriya Vidyalaya High School, IIT, Madras, in 1975, set out on a multi-day bike ride from Pittsburgh, PA, to Gaithersburg, MD, today.

Waking up in Homestead, in Pittsburgh, PA.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOur bikes arrive at the hotel.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWith his proud family!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe riders are ready to depart.

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Riding over the railroad tracks near the Monongahela river. We see the old industrial side of Pittsburgh while riding through its outskirts. The city has seen better times.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACrossing the Monongahela river.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Youghiogheny River in McKeesport.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClimbing the hill!  This is after they returned back to the bottom of the hill after the initial attempt. They wanted to start the ride back up the hill in first gear!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIn Boston, PA.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAlong the Youghiogheny river.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAHe had to get his feet wet in the river.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAEnjoying theplas made by Kalpana.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe red waterfall, which is basically waste water from an old mine. This is an unfortunate part of the legacy of industrial development in the area.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALunch stop.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABridge at West Newton. We crossed the bridge over the Yough into town for kicks, led by our fearless leader.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAUnder Interstate 70 on the trail.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe last rest stop.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABridge over the Yough.

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We are the champions!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAKoushik goes to the Byzantine church in Perryopolis on Sunday.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAChinese food for dinner at our motel.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGoodnight from Perryopolis, PA!

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Kuriacose Joseph

I am an engineer by training. I am exploring new horizons after having spent many years in the Industry. My interests are varied and I tend to write about what is on my mind at any particular moment in time.

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