As the GAP/C&O ride quickly approaches  I have installed a little countdown widget on the site to count down the days until the trip commences. I am getting excited for the trip and look forward to writing some new blog-posts here about my planning. I will also be sharing with you what gear I use on these bike trips and what new gear I purchase. So keep a watchful eye on this site for there will be a ton of cool new stuff to come.

I think I found a spot to park at the end of the trail. It will most likely be the Metro station at Greenbelt MD. They have a long term parking area that costs $4.50/day. Parking is free at Metro stations on weekends and holidays. The ride ends on Memorial Day which means that I might get away with a week of free parking. Or I will have to pay $45. Either way, its better than the $140 I would have to spend at Reagan Airport.

Ohiopyle on this trip is kind of up in the air. I feel it is a good stopping spot to spend the night and we could grab breakfast at Sister’s Cafe’ in Confluence. I plan to stay at one of the guest houses found here: http://www.laurelhighlands.com/lodging/guest_houses Only thing is they are a bit pricey if I am staying by myself. So I am inviting anyone who wants to spend the night in Ohiopyle on this trip to let me know. If I can get at least two other people interested, then I will stay in beautiful Ohiopyle. If not, I am going to tack an additional 10 miles to that day and stay at the Outflow Campground in Confluence. Who wants to stay in Ohiopyle?