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Thursday, August 6th, 2009Since the completion of the Great Allegheny Passage, there has been a significant increase in the number of bicyclists riding between Washington D.C and Pittsburgh. I wanted to share two recent initiatives to improve the route and support for cyclists.
First, the Allegheny Trail Alliance has a link on their website to an Amtrak Survey. The […]
Bicycling and Reagan National Airport
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009Bicycling to or from most major airports is virtually impossible. Most airports are accessible only by major highways. If you plan to start or finish a bicycle tour at an airport, it can be difficult. However Reagan National Airport is an exception to this general rule. The primary road into the airport is the George […]
Monocacy Aqueduct - C&O Canal Mile 42
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008This post discusses the Monocacy Aqueduct on the C&O Canal. Be sure to read my other posts on sights along the Canal and Great Allegheny Passage. The Monocacy Aqueduct at mile 42 on the C&O is one of the most interesting structures along the canal. It was originally built in 1833 and it was restored in […]
Completing the Final Segment of the Great Allegheny Passage
Friday, September 26th, 2008The Great Allegheny Passage; the rail trail from Cumberland, MD to Pittsburgh, PA; is nearly complete. The final nine miles of the trail near Pittsburgh are in various stages of construction. An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the last piece, a railroad bridge that will carry the trail across the Monongahela River, has just […]
Antietam National Battlefield
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008Antietam National Battlefield is near the C&O Canal and is a must visit destination for bicyclists traveling on the Canal. Touring the battlefield by bicycle has several advantages over walking or driving. Biking the eight mile battlefield loop is quicker than walking and it is easier to see the monuments and plaques on bike than in a car. When […]
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