After leaving Princeton, just 45 miles separated us from Manhattan. The final stretch along a canal and over a bridge into Staten Island brought a mix of anticipation and excitement. Storing our trikes, we took the ferry into Manhattan, watching the sun set behind the Statue of Liberty. It was an emotional moment filled with pride and gratitude, especially for those who helped us, like Janet, Larry, and Joe from Stein Trikes. Reaching the end felt like a surreal accomplishment, made possible by so many.

In New York, the contrast between the quiet roads and the busy city was overwhelming. We shared our story at New York Climate Week events hosted by Patagonia, RAFA, and Nautilus Solar before retiring our trikes with Joe from Fairfield Cyclery. As we wrap up, we want to thank everyone who supported us. This victory belongs to all of you. Thank you for following along, and we hope this inspires you to start your own adventure and join the solar revolution.

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After a few restful days in D.C., hosted by our friend Jordan’s mom, Susan, we prepared for the final leg of our journey. Riding through heavy traffic on the East Coast Greenway from D.C. to New York was challenging, but we enjoyed a community bike ride, an event at Patagonia, and even caught a Bruce Springsteen concert in Baltimore. Along the way, we met Tomasz, who had just begun his run across America. Finally, after a lovely stop in Princeton with our warm showers hosts, we readied ourselves for the last push into New York City.

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We continued our journey onto the C&O Canal towpath, which turned out to be far more challenging than the Great Allegheny Passage due to muddy, uneven trails and hazardous conditions between the canal and the Potomac River. Facing difficult terrain and unexpected extra miles, we decided to stay in a hotel for the first time to rest and recalibrate. Despite bad weather and mechanical challenges, we persevered with the help of kind strangers like Jerry, who assisted us in navigating obstacles. The rough conditions tested our resolve, but we appreciated the beautiful scenery and the absence of cars. Ultimately, we reached Washington, D.C., grateful for the experiences and ready for the final push to New York City.

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