Monday, September 19, 2016

C&O Canal Overview & My Trip Plan


(credit: graphic from http://www.bikecando.com)

Join me as I prepare to bike the C&O Canal towpath from Cumberland, MD (mile marker 184.5) to Washington, DC (mile 0) over three days Sep 30 & Oct 1-2.  I'll be posting updates during my ride along the way. 

On day 1, I plan to bike 60.5 miles from Cumberland, MD (mile 184.5) to Hancock, MD (mile 124). 

On day 2, I plan to bike 66 miles from Hancock to Knoxville, MD (mile 58). 

On day 3, I plan to bike 58 miles from Knoxville to Georgetown (mile 0). 

I biked the C&O Canal back in 1976 or 1977 when I was a member of Boy Scout Troop 25 in Muncy, PA. I think we biked it over 6 or 7 days.  This time, it will be a little more intense but I still plan to enjoy the beauty of the trail.   

I recently biked a 65 mile section from Williamsport, MD (mile 100) to Whites Ferry, MD (mile 35).  Here are a few pics and a video from that training ride a couple of weeks ago:
   


2 comments:

  1. Good luck John, have fun. Don't forget to enjoy the journey and take photos. Easy to get into the zone and just keep pedaling.

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  2. John, I am wishing you a good ride with great weather.

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