Hancock, MD to Cumberland, MD

Today was a short but very hilly ride. Everyone thought today was the hardest ride yet, excluding the ride to New Hampton, NY which was tiring due to the cold rain. Although there were some tough climbs it was also one of the most scenic rides, which made all the hard work worth it. 

Top of the first climb. 

Top of another climb. 

We sat at the top and watch cars on the highway. Quite a few honked at us. 

We stopped at an elementary school parking lot for lunch. This was sign in front, and the town was called Flinstone. 

The ride became very scenic after lunch. 

Some cows were grazing right next to the road. 

Top of the longest hill yet. 

My friend Roge sent me a panorama view. 

The town of Cumberland is very pretty and quaint. The people were also very friendly and interested in our trip. My friend Sarah and I tried getting some "donation magic" aka DM. One person got Dairy Queen to treat everyone to free ice cream this afternoon. Other people have gotten gift cards or boxes of bagels in the past. Sarah and I however ended up getting 5 slices of bread from a local cafe. It was a little pathetic but we were proud to have gotten some sort of donation. 

Town of Cumberland. 

Donation bread. They were also mostly end pieces.