Recap: Great Allegheny Passage Weekend Trail Ride

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Written By Ray George

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GAP trail ride report, day ONE. 

9 riders. 92 miles. Average: 14.6mph with fully loaded panniers. Vertical feet climbed: 1600 feet
Started at Connellsville, PA. Rode through Ohiopyle, Confluence, Lunch at Mill Shoppes in Rockwood was good. (Mill Shoppes closed as of December 23, 2021) Crossed the Salisbury Viaduct near Meyersdale. Big Savage Mountain Tunnel was impressive at Frostburg. We rode up to see the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad turn table. Spent overnight in Cumberland, MD at Fairfield Inn which is located on the trail. The C&O trail starts here. Dinner at Crabby Pig and drinks at Baltimore Street Grille.

GAP trail ride report, day TWO. 

92 miles. Left Cumberland and headed back toward Pittsburgh. 22 mile climb from Cumberland to Big Savage Mountain Tunnel averaging 1% grade. Vertical feet climbed: 1900 feet

Ray George

Ray founded Ohio Gravel Grinders in 2012. Ray moved to Columbus in 2007 and jumped into bicycle event organization and advocacy by launching Bike the Cbus, Columbus’ only city-wide bicycle tour, currently organized by Yay Bikes! He developed Columbus Rides Bikes! blog and companion Facebook group with over 3000 members to support the Tuesday Nite Ride. Ray has been instrumental in organizing charity rides, including Ride the Elevator, Night of 1000/1001 Tacos, and Yelp on Two Wheels to support many organizations.

Ray enjoys long gravel bike rides in the woods and lunch with coffee outside. He has been featured on a number of podcasts. Check them out on the Featured On section. Honey Stinger Ambassador

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