I have an alternative seat recommendation that I use on my Trek530, in late May I rode Pgh-DC in 3 days and I love this seat. It's called an EasySeat, there's...
I was thinking of doing Cumberland to DC in 3 days starting Friday. Mostly I'm concerned about rain, mud, and heat, which has got me thinking maybe it's best...
Stephen, Thanks for all of your information. We would be interested, especially as we would maybe be staying 2 nights instead of 1...showers are a definite...
I used 700X35c tires and they were fine I prefer the thinner tires since they afford greater speed Gina Cicotello <ginacico@...> wrote: I'll also be...
I guess I had underestimated the effect pain would have on the quality and moral of the ride when I decided to go with the stock seat. Next time I will be...
I put it off for eight years waiting for my fellow riders to join in and finally said enough is enough and went ahead on my own. Now that I have done it once...
Hi all, I was thinking about doing the canal in one day with a friend. From what I've seen, it seems like some people have done it in about 14-18 hours,...
Patrick, I must ask "Why?" The whole idea of doing the C&O canal is to enjoy the sights. I think two days is pushing it. Best plan on three days to enjoy it...
I've always thought it would be a fun challenge, if you and your bike are physically up to it. However, I think there is one time to do it: now, and the window...
I rode Harper's Ferry to Gtown a few years ago on a Sunday in August. It was not too hot. There was plenty of shade, although I did get sunburn on my...
It's more the challenge I'm looking for. So that sounds good, I'll have to find some time soon to do it. I've got lights, so that shouldn't be a problem. ...
I will be biking the C&O towpath and understand there is a suggested detour somewhere in the vicinity of Hancock. I would appreciate more information on this....
Basically, jump the Western Maryland Rail Trail either at the north or south end (depending on which direction you're going), and ride that. Gives you 20 ...
The WMRT begins/terminates at Big Pool, Maryland. If you want to ride the entire WMRT, heading west, then you'll have to exit the C & O at Fort Frederick State...
Signs are pretty clear at the East end, near Big Pool, don't know about the West end. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved...
I agree that heading east on the C&O, it's easy to miss the crossover to the western end of the WMRT, which is exactly what I did last year. It was impossible...
Thanks for the responses. We will be riding from Cumberland to Georgetown. So we'll look for a small bridge east of Woodmont. I assume we will take the...
... From: "Janet Krones" <goironlady@...> ... Heading East, the best landmark is Lock 55. It is well marked. The WMRT is uphill on your left. The nearest...
... Its the lock that is well marked, not the WMRT. Its on the other side of the lock from the towpath, and pretty obvious when you know where to look. At the...
I would second that, the eastern half has minimal viewscape. However, after slogging through 40 miles of mud last year, view was second to ease of travel, so...
You can avoid the on road ride, if you're so inclined, buy cutting over on a road just shy of the parking lot. There is a sign. Go down the very small hill ...
I dont mind the mud so much, once you get initiated with the first big mud puddle the rest is easy. As long as your not camping you can hose down the bike and...
Water doesn't bother me, nor "liquid mud". What bothers me is the "grab your tire, throw you down on the ground" type mud. That I find more south of the ...
That doesnt sound like mud as much as rutting but yes there are limits to what a no suspension bike will tolerate. Still, for me its all part of the ride and...
After 30 years of wanting to do the whole towpath, this Friday to Sunday three of us are going to bike it. How serious are they about having a bell or horn on...
I just completed the three days from Cumberland to Georgetown without a bell and never really wished I had one. There's not a lot of traffic, and when there...
Hey, were you one of the folks that passed us as we were walking out of the canal with a busted bike? If so, thanks to the one who stopped and asked to help....
I ride the Cumberland end 3 days a week minimum and I have never been checked or stopped for anything. As for the mud, expect puddles here and there even 3...
Hi Lauren, Yeah, that was me! I wished I could have helped more. We had a great ride home and watched the fireworks right at the end of the towpath in Gtown. ...
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