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HELMETS CSPC, Snell or ANSI Approved Helmets are REQUIRED for all NMTS rides.
EBIKES Class 1 E-bikes are welcome where conditions allow, and at the ride leader's discretion. Class 2 and Class 3 E-bikes are not permitted on NMTS rides.

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GAP/C&O CANAL TOWPATH

Date

SATURDAY September 21

Distance

360 miles

Daily Avg

40 miles

Riding Days

Pace

11 mph (±1)

Terrain

Flat

Time

11:00 AM

Location

Golden Triangle Bike Shop, 600 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Leader

STEPHEN MOFFAT

Phone

505-350-3144

stevmof@gmail.com

Ride Type

Road Bike

Ebikes OK?

Yes, see conditions above

We will ride 334.5 miles from Pittsburgh to DC, following the GAP ( Greater Allegheny Passage), a retired railroad right of way, to Cumberland, Maryland; then along the C&O Canal Towpath to DC. Camping is generally available along the way, but I will be staying in B&Bs, motels, etc...that is to say, I will be sleeping in a bed.Google GAP/C&O/ Bke for extensive info about this very popular ride. Here is the itinerary:

Arrive Pitt. On sept 21. Stay at Windham Grand 4 blocks from bike store. 412-391-4600.

Sun, 9/22: Ride 25 miles to Boston. Trackside Treasures Sarah. 412-956-4262

Mon, 9/23. Ride 37 miles to Connellsville. Cobblestone Inn/Suites. 325 N. First St.

Tues, 9/24. 43 miles to Rockwood. Husky Haven cottage. Jean. 814-926-2024

Wed, 9/25. 43 miles to Cumberland. 9Decatur Guest House. Gail. 240-727-7039

Thur, 9/26. 45 miles to Little Orleans. Town Hill B&B (call for shuttle 301-478-2794 Lisa. Eat first at Bill’s Place)

Fri, 9/27. 41 miles to Williamsport. Red Roof Inn

Sat, 9/28. 40 miles to Harper’s Ferry. Quality Inn #18606530437

Sun, 9/29. 25 miles to Leesburg. Comfort Inn. Call for shuttle: 844-266-5116. #Q1565425940.

Monday…35 miles to Georgetown. Hard to find return place. Don’t climb stairs, ride around.

Arrive Pitt. On sept 21. Stay at Windham Grand 4 blocks from bike store. 412-391-4600.
Sun, 9/22: Ride 25 miles to Boston. Trackside Treasures Sarah. 412-956-4262
Mon, 9/23. Ride 37 miles to Connellsville. Cobblestone Inn/Suites. 325 N. First St.
Tues, 9/24. 43 miles to Rockwood. Husky Haven cottage. Jean. 814-926-2024
Wed, 9/25. 43 miles to Cumberland. 9Decatur Guest House. Gail. 240-727-7039
Thur, 9/26. 45 miles to Little Orleans. Town Hill B&B (call for shuttle 301-478-2794 Lisa. Eat first at Bill’s Place)
Fri, 9/27. 41 miles to Williamsport. Red Roof Inn
Sat, 9/28. 40 miles to Harper’s Ferry. Quality Inn #18606530437  
Sun, 9/29. 25 miles to Leesburg. Comfort Inn. Call for shuttle: 844-266-5116. #Q1565425940.
Monday…35 miles to Georgetown. Hard to find return place. Don’t climb stairs, ride around.