What we’re about
Do you enjoy biking, meeting new people, and seeing new places? I am the organizer for the Monroeville Bicycling Group on Meetup and we will bike all the rails-to-trails in Western PA. We will have lots of fun, meet many really nice people, get some exercise, and see lots of very beautiful places. We can have lunch at a nice restaurant at the end of the trail if you desire. This is a group for all ages and all abilities so don’t be shy. Some of us bike hard and others take it easy but, we always “meetup” along the way. You will never feel lost or left behind. Check us out and join our group; you will not be disappointed. You will have the opportunity to have fun and excitement every Sunday morning. Jack
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Cumberland MD Overnight Bike TripNeeds location
Day 1:
Sunday June 29th 2025- Meet at Fairfield Inn and Suites Cumberland MD 11am on Sunday June 29th.
- Bike Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail from Cumberland MD to Mason Dixon Line marker.
- GAP trail from Cumberland MD (GAP mile 0) to Frostburg MD (GAP mile 15.5). Ride past Frostburg to experience the 957-foot Borden Tunnel about 2.5 mile west and the Mason & Dixon Line separating Maryland and Pennsylvania, and historically, the northern and southern states which is 6 miles west of Frostburg MD. This would be approximately a 42 mile round trip.
- Google map of this ride: Cumberland to Mason Dixon Line on GAP
- Overnight at the Fairfield Inn and Suites.
- The GAP trail runs directly by the hotel.
- Fairfield Inn web page: Fairfield Inn
- Rate as of May 26th 2025. Check in June 29th. Check out June 30th. $195/night with free cancellation by June 27th.
- There are other hotels in downtown Cumberland you can Google.
Day 2:
Monday June 30th 2025- Bike C&O Canal trail from Cumberland MD (C&O mile 185) to Oldtown MD (C&O mile 167) for a 36 mile round trip.
- About 10 miles from Cumberland we’ll pass C&O Canal Lock 72 and lock house. Lock 69 is just a few miles further.
- Lock 72 web page: Lock 72
- Lock 69 web page: Lock 69
- Can take a break and eat in Oldtown or back in Cumberland after the ride.
- Restaurant near bike trail in Oldtown: Schoolhouse Kitchen
- C&O mileage guide and info: C&O Guide
- Bring a friend and split the cost.
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