323: Return to the C&O - Day 1

Kicking off the spring 2023 ride of the C&O towpath, we have stelar conditions for riding. But the Paw Paw tunnel is closed, and the trail poses a hefty challenge for someone with a fully loaded bike to push. But the Park Service says there's a shuttle, right?   Pics and more at pedalshift.net/323   Statistics Miles biked 54ish Miles hiked 1.5 Elevation gain and loss 900 Sandwiches consumed 1 Pop tarts consumed 2 Goslings 4 Flats 0