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.
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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.
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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.
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E-bike Lovers is an activity of Wandel Guides LLC.
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BWI to Ellicott City, Round Trip
Thomas A. Dixon Observation Area, 1911 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD, UShttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/54723088
29 miles trail, road/street. Toilets beginning, middle, and end. Lunch at Tiber Park, Ellicott City, at 14 miles.Do you like airplanes? Do you like quaint little towns? How about a state park and a couple of cable bridges? Then this is your ride.
We'll start at the Thomas A Dixon Jr. Aircraft Observation area at The Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) and ride a portion of the airport loop before making our way toward Patapsco State Park and Ellicott City.
After a bit on the road, we will swing through Patapsco state park, and then stop at Tiber Park along Main Street in Ellicott City. Have a picnic lunch there. Or feel free to explore the shops and restaurants of this picture-perfect Maryland small town. When you are ready, turn around and come back the way we came. Stop and watch some takeoffs and landings at the BWI observation area before you drive home.
The ride is a mix of trail and street/road riding. Shoulders are generally wide and the roads are pretty calm. We'll cross two cable bridges; one in Patapsco State Park and another as we approach Ellicott City.
About Ellicott City
Nestled between the cultural and historical powerhouses of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Ellicott City was once a major mill town and vital stop on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the first major railroad in the country.
Now, explore historic Main Street, where classic 18th and 19th-century architecture is paired with modern boutiques and cafes. Visit the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum or wander the picturesque streets and have a bite to eat. https://www.visithowardcounty.com/ellicott-city/About Patapsco State Park
Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,043 acres and eight developed recreational areas. Founded in 1907 as the Patapsco Forest Reserve, Patapsco Valley State Park is Maryland’s oldest state park. It is the site of some of Maryland’s earliest mills and factories, America’s first common-carrier railroad and the world’s first underwater hydroelectric plant.
Catastrophic floods have damaged or destroyed many of the valley’s historic structures and sites. As you travel through the park, keep an eye out for historic structures, sites and ruins.
https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/patapsco.aspxBring plenty of water and snacks or lunch. Don’t forget your bike lock if you plan to stop in Ellicott City or along the way! The group stops a few times (certainly before tricky turns) for slower riders to catch up.
Please charge your battery, pump your tires, and check your brakes. The ride is on paved trail and asphalt roads, but there are a few hilly segments. As usual, analog bike riders are most welcome.
We highly recommend that you download the Ride With GPS route map.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54723088For 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!
Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers
The Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbNMore information about using GPS files:
https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/Your reservation for this event indicates 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.
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An Epic Adventure from Middleburg to Purcellville and back
23229 Carters Farm Ln, Middleburg, VA, UShttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/37593880 (38 miles, 40% gravel)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37642919 (22 miles, 44% gravel)Two routes: 38 or 22 miles. Picnic is in Purcellville with restaurants.
Toilets at the beginning, middle and end of the trail.NOTE: ADVANCED TRAIL. BRING EXTRA BATTERIES! THIS IS A FULL DAY SELF-GUIDED ADVENTURE.
The GPS routes can be found here:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37593880 (38 miles, 40% gravel)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37642919 (22 miles, 44% gravel)Come join us for a ride through some unbelievably scenic roads between Middleburg and Purcellville, VA.
Loudoun County has a lot of beautiful back roads, many of which are gravel. This route meanders through some of the best scenery that this area has to offer. Expect to see miles of stone fences, pastoral farmsteads, charming little towns, and sparkling streams that snake their way through the landscape. You are guaranteed to end this ride with a smile on your face, and tranquility in your soul.
Road bikes with super skinny tires will not be appropriate for this ride; that being said, any other tire should be fine. The key to navigating gravel roads is to take your time, which you will want to do anyway, as you take in the scenery. We wait at intersections for slower riders to catch up, so there will be no pressure to go any faster than you are comfortable.
There is a winery just across the road from the parking area, and a brewery just on the other side of Middleburg, should anyone feel inclined to grab a bite to eat and a drink, after the ride.
Mile 0 to 7: Mickie Gordon Park to Hibbs Bridge
Both routes are the same to this point. Hibbs Bridge is a double-arched stone bridge with a humped back built between 1810 and 1830 when the Snickers Gap Turnpike was being constructed on what is now the Snickersville Turnpike.Mile 7 to 9 (short route): Hibbs Bridge to Philomont General Store
The shorter route's lunch stop is at the Philomont General Store, which is a neat old building that has a variety of food, ice cream, drink, and other general store items. It has a strong 1800's vibe to it. There is also a restroom nearby.Mile 9 to 22 (short route): Philomont General Store to Mickie Gordon Park
This is exactly the same as Mile 25 to 38 on the longer route.Mile 7 to 18 (long route): Hibbs Bridge to Purcellville
We'll break away from the short route and make our way to Purcellville, where there are many good options for food directly on the route, including a Subway and 7/11. If you like Thai food, Patama Thai Kitchen (next to Subway) is top notch. We'll break for lunch in Purcellville's Fireman's Park, which has picnic tables and restrooms. The park is just down the road from the eateries, so consider bringing your food with you to the park.Mile 18 to 25 (long route): Purcellville to Philomont General Store
We'll gradually get back into it after our lunch stop, and enjoy more pleasant back roads as we make our way to our final break point. The Philomont General Store is a neat old building that has a variety of food, ice cream, drink, and other general store items. It has a strong 1800's vibe to it. There is also a restroom nearby.Mile 25 to 38 (long route): Philomont to Mickie Gordon Park
We'll head back over Hibbs Bridge and make a quick right onto a gravel road, which will lead us to some of the most remote and serene parts of the ride. You just can't find roads like this in most places, and we are lucky that Loudoun County sees fit to leave them be. We'll arrive in Middleburg the back way, bike down East Washington Street, and make a right just after leaving town. We'll take some neighborhood roads to avoid route 50 as much as possible, then do a very short stint (0.2 mi) on 50 to get back to our parking area.Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers
The Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
More information about using GPS files:
https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/REGISTRATION FOR THIS RIDE IS YOUR AFFIRMATION THAT YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THE DISCLAIMER BELOW.
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, 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 full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
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WhatsApp Pre-Planning Meeting - E-biking the GAP Trail
·OnlineOnlineWHATSAPP PRE-PLANNING MEETING
CONTACT GREGORY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRE-PLANNING MEETING AT INFO@EBIKELOVERS.COM
Join 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.
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 walking distance to 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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