About us
Become a member of the FREE RideWithGPS E-bike Lovers Club. https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/, support E-bike Lovers, and enjoy the largest and most exclusive repository of curated trails designed for e-bikers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
WHY? Because we don't have biking leads. You follow the ride in the GPS app to avoid getting lost and being dependent on someone else.
Ebike Lovers on BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57279844
Want to be an e-bike star? Check out the upcoming documentary: https://ebikedocumentary.com
IMPORTANT: We don't have bike leads or trip coordinators. We strictly organize self-guided e-biking events. We don't have biking leaders, as E-bike Lovers is based on the philosophy that we are all leaders, responsible for our happiness and well-being.
About
Get on your electric bicycle - E-bike and join others in exploring the DC metropolitan area. We use our electric bicycles between 15-25 miles (sometimes longer) in DC, Virginia, and Maryland. We normally start from Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park, Fletcher's Cove, Haines Point, or another park in the District. We also e-bike outside the District on longer trails within an hour's drive from DC.
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Easy going
This is an easy-going group and we are not training for the Olympics. We use our electric bicycles to bike around 12 mph and enjoy navigating the hillsides with our modern marvels of transport technology. The group is a great way to share your experience with an electric bicycle - E-bike.
Everyone is welcome, including riders on non-assisted bikes.
Plan 2-3 hours for each trip. You can stop at any time and return home. There is no requirement to finish the trip. We participate in the trips to have fun, to be outdoors, to get exercise, and to meet other wonderful people.
Normally, participants will wait at some points of interest to allow slower riders to catch up, although this cannot be guaranteed. On nice weather days, riders normally plan for lunch halfway through the trip. This is another great opportunity for riders to catch up with the group.
A great opportunity to learn more about E-bikes
Learn more about electric bicycles - E-bikes from those who actually use them daily or weekly. What is their experience? What to avoid when you are in the market for an(other) electric bicycle - E-bike? How to manage batteries? How to integrate your electric bicycle - E-bike with navigation systems? How to secure your electric bicycle - E-bike with locks and register it online? These are just some of the questions you may ask other members while we peddle with electric bicycles - E-bikes.
I have no Electric Bicycle - E-bike. Am I welcome to join this group?
Absolutely. Everyone is welcome, even if you do not ride an electric Bicycle - E-bike.
Weather and cancellation
There is never a bad biking day, there are only bad biking clothes. We plan to bike year-round, also in the winter (but within reason). With the right clothing and protective gear, this can be a great experience.
What you need to know
We always follow traffic rules and stop for stop signs. Safety and fun first.
We will use biking lanes (class I permissible) as much as possible, but will frequently ride on roads with other traffic. You need to feel comfortable doing this.
You join this Meetup group at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for your own safety.
You cannot sell merchandise or engage in any commercial activity during events and through our online platforms, including MeetUp and Facebook unless E-bike Lovers authorizes this. You cannot contact other members to solicit merchandise of any kind using any of our systems. If you do so, as some have done, your membership will be revoked.
SUPER IMPORTANT: See https://ebikelovers.com/code-of-conduct-ebike-lovers/
Photos
If you post photos on our Meetup page, you give us permission to use them in any E-bike Lovers' related publications and the rest.
Website
www.ebikelovers.com
Costs
Participation is free. If we organize extracurricular activities, we will inform you of any costs involved.
Become a member of the RideWithGPS E-bike Lovers Club. More information about club benefits and using our curated GPS files is available here: https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER NATHAN MERRIS, GREGORY MAASSEN, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
E-bike Lovers is an activity of Wandel Guides LLC.
Upcoming events
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Three Covered Bridges Trail with E-bike Lovers
Thurmont Community Park, 19 Frederick Rd, Thurmont, MD, UShttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/34720079
Picnic spot is at Roddy Road Covered Bridge (20.7 miles into the ride). Plenty of toilets along the route. This trail is 24 miles in some hilly terrain. Please charge your batteries.
If you want to bike a longer version (35 miles), that leads up on a busy road to the park, download this trail: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34720080
We arrive at 10:00 and leave at 10:15 AM. The meeting place is at the tennis courts.
The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up.
Our bikes will always be in our sight. No additional locks are required to keep your bike safe on this trip.
FYI: membership of the Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club is now free as www.ebikelovers.com is generating sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbNThe group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up.
For the E-bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-bike lovers, spread the word, and let's have fun.
As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, RICHARD CAMER, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
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E-biking the Big DC Loop with E-bike Lovers
Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion, 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC, UShttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/46019971
38.3 miles. Toilets are everywhere. The picnic stop is at Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park, 25 miles into the trail.THIS IS A LONG RIDE BOYS AND GIRLS. CHARGE YOUR BATTERY. BRING AN EXTRA BATTERY. BRING TWO. BE READY TO CALL UBER. OR YOUR MOMMY. NO ROADSIDE SERVICE ON THIS ONE.
This ride takes you on an extended tour of the many great multi-use trails in the DC metro area and ends with a ride down the National Mall. The terrain is mostly wooded stream valleys and has shaded tree cover for a good portion of the ride. Come join us on this urban riding adventure!
NOTE: YOU WILL BE IN TRAFFIC AND NEED A SECOND BATTERY TO COMPLETE THE RIDE UNLESS YOU MAKE IT SHORTER.
This 38.3-mile ride is nearly 100% paved, and about 80% is on multi-use trails.
The parking area is at the back of the Anacostia Skating Rink Park, which has restrooms when they are open. There are other restrooms throughout the ride.
We'll start our journey on the Anacostia River Trail, pass through Bladensburg Waterfront Park, and continue on to the Northwest Branch Trail. Next we'll take the Sligo Creek Trail the whole way to just outside the Beltway in Silver Spring. From here we take a long, luxurious ride down the beautiful Rock Creek Trail following the Zoo Trail.
Finally we will find ourselves on the National Mall, where we'll ride right past the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
There are typically food and ice cream trucks for anyone interested. A short ride back to the parking area completes our epic adventure.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE FREE FREE FREE E-BIKE LOVERS RIDE WITH GPS APP AND USE THE ROUTE PROVIDED.
The morning of the ride is not the time to be fiddling with the app or the ride route.
MAKE CERTAIN YOU CAN USE THE RIDE WITH GPS APP TO NAVIGATE THE ROUTE BEFORE THE RIDE BEGINS.
FYI: membership of the Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club is now free as www.ebikelovers.com is generating sufficient income from ads to cover the costs. Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbNThe group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up.
For the E-bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-bike lovers, spread the word, and let's have fun.
As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.
Registration for this ride indicare your agreement with the terms of the disclaimer below.
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, RICHARD CAMER TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
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NEW - E-biking the GAP Trail - Multi Day Adventure - E-bike Lovers
Wheelszup Adventures, 14 Howard St, Cumberland, MD, USJoin us on four days of adventure on the GAP Trail from Pittsburgh to Cumberland.
After you select to participate in the GAP Adventure, you will be sent a link to join the 2026 GAP WhatsApp Group. You MUST monitor your WhatsApp regularly to ensure you're not missing important adventure information.
BOOK THE SHUTTLE NOW: Shuttle reservations from Cumberland to Pittsburgh are open and limited. Email info@ebikelovers.com for the payment link.
PARKING IN CUMBERLAND: You can park for free in Cumberland for the duration of the tour in the bikers' community parking lot at 16 Howard St, Cumberland, MD 21502. This is within walking distance of the shuttle at Wheelzup Adventures.
IMPORTANT: On September 12, Cumberland is celebrating its Heritage Days Festival. If you want to park at the community parking lot, park no later than 8 AM in the morning or the night before to avoid a major free parking disappointment!
For trail updates, visit: https://gaptrail.org/updates/
---The Great Allegheny Passage is a 150-mile rail-trail linking Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland, following former railroad corridors through river valleys, forests, tunnels, and historic industrial towns.
With its crushed-limestone surface, gentle grades, and car-free design, it is accessible to a wide range of cyclists while still offering a strong sense of journey and progression through the landscape.
The trail traces the Youghiogheny River for much of its length, crosses the Eastern Continental Divide near Meyersdale, and finishes in Cumberland, where it connects seamlessly to the C&O Canal Towpath, making it one of the most celebrated long-distance cycling routes in the eastern United States.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53644258
- Day 1: Saturday, September 12, 2026 - Departure at 8:30 AM from Cumberland by Shuttle (Wheelzup Adventures) to Pittsburgh and cycling to West Newton - 31 MILES
- Day 2: Sunday, September 13, 2026 - Cycling from West Newton to Ohiopyle - 43 MILES
- Day 3: Monday, September 14, 2026 - Cycling from Ohiopyle to Meyersdale - 41 MILES
- Day 4: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - Cycling from Meyersdale to Cumberland - 32 MILES
NEW: We will have a support vehicle for the entire route provided by E-bike Lovers.
DETAILS
DAY 1: Saturday, September 12, 2026, marks the opening day, with a shuttle from Cumberland to Pittsburgh and a cycling route to West Newton. Recommended lodging includes the Bright Morning Star B&B and the Palmer House, both well known among GAP riders for their proximity to the trail and relaxed, cyclist-friendly atmosphere.
DAY 2: Sunday, September 13, 2026, continues from West Newton to Ohiopyle, where staying at Ohiopyle Suites keeps you directly in the heart of the trail town, within easy walking distance of food, the river, and the state park.
DAY 3: Monday, September 14, 2026, covers the quieter, more reflective stretch from Ohiopyle to Meyersdale, with lodging options including the Morguen Toole Hotel, Inn on Main, Yoder’s Guest House, or the Levi Deal Mansion, each offering a comfortable end to the longest and most gradually climbing day of the itinerary.
DAY 4: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, concludes the journey with the downhill-leaning ride from Meyersdale to Cumberland, where the Cumberland Inn & Spa, the Fairfield Inn, or the Inn on Decatur provide convenient, bike-friendly places to rest and celebrate the completion of the Great Allegheny Passage.
PARKING IN CUMBERLAND: You can park for free in Cumberland for the duration of the tour in the bikers' community parking lot at 16 Howard St, Cumberland, MD 21502. This is within walking distance of the shuttle at Wheelzup Adventures.
SHUTTLE FROM CUMBERLAND TO PITTSBURGH
Please be aware that shuttle bus seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
BOOK THE SHUTTLE NOW: Shuttle reservations from Cumberland to Pittsburgh are open and limited. Email info@ebikelovers.com for the payment link.
The tour is free. You don't need to use the shuttle to participate.
We're thrilled to announce a specially arranged shuttle service from Cumberland to Pittsburgh, scheduled to depart at 8:30 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Address of the shuttle: Wheelzup Adventures, 14 Howard St, Cumberland, MD 21502
For those eager to secure a spot on this shuttle adventure for themselves and their cherished e-bikes, please send a $60 Venmo payment. This is the total cost of one e-biker + one e-bike.
Please be aware that shuttle bus seats are allocated in the order of payment received. Please note that our policy does not provide refunds for cancellations. Such is life with E-bike Lovers.
In the event that you're unable to join us for the shuttle after transferring $60 via Venmo, you have the option to pass your reservation onto another e-bike aficionado who is a Meetup E-bike Lovers member, or take solace in the fact that your contribution will be directed towards the enrichment of E-bike Lovers' future endeavors.
WE HAVE ONLY 14 SEATS ON THE BUS AND VERY LIMITED SPACE FOR FAT EBIKES.
NO SHOWS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. YOU MUST LET US KNOW TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE IF YOU ARE NOT GOING. REMEMBER: NO REFUNDS.
PLEASE ONLY TRANSFER $60 IF YOU WANT TO USE THE SHUTTLE FROM CUMBERLAND TO PITTSBURGH. YOU DON'T PAY FOR THE TOUR ITSELF.
If you have already E-mailed the organizers to reserve a seat, please be informed that you will need to pay $60 to reserve your seat.
Starting Time Cycling in Pittsburgh: TBD
All riders should bring any gear, tools, etc. they may need if their bike has any problems.
This is not a guided, full-service package event. You will need to book accommodations yourself and are responsible for arranging all your travel plans (with the help of group-booked shuttles, as discussed on the detailed tour page).
We are not a commercial touring company. We are not a travel organization. We are a social group. You are responsible for your own happiness, safety, and everything else.
AAA Roadside Assistance
See our article about AAA E-bike Roadside assistance here: https://ebikelovers.com/2023/08/26/did-you-know-aaa-roadside-assistance-service-tows-e-bikes/DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
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