Mountainside Bike Tours

The “PEDAL 2DC 4DS” was formed by a group of parents and other people who have been blessed by someone in their lives with Down syndrome.  The ride will benefit the Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC.  The Down Syndrome Center provides families with information about Down syndrome.  It also provides specialty health care to children, adolescents and adults with Down syndrome.  They work with families to locate community services. The Directors of the Down Syndrome Center work with the Down syndrome Medical Interest Group ( a national and international consortium of professionals)  to investigate medical and developmental challenges in individuals with Down syndrome. 

The ride will occur the week of the National Down Syndrome Congress annual convention.  The purpose of the convention is for families and professionals from around the globe to gather together and learn the latest information from experts about Down syndrome.  This year, the convention is in Washington DC.  The “PEDAL 2DC 4DS” is a perfect opportunity to help increase the awareness of people with Down syndrome some of whom will be participating in the ride.

The Inn on Decatur - Mountainside Bike Tours

108 Decatur Street

Cumberland, MD 21502

301-722-4887   240-727-7039

National Down Syndrome Convention Pedal

2012

July 15 – July 20 (Sunday – Friday)

Meyersdale, PA to Cumberland, MD; Sunday, July 15 (32 miles):  Meet at the Train Station at the Meyersdale Great Allegheny Passage Trail Head at a time to be determined…a continental breakfast buffet and a briefing will be provided; the first eight miles will be a gradual uphill opening up to expansive views at the Continental Divide where an effortless downhill slope to Cumberland will be enjoyed; lunch will be with John and Beth Saylor at the Trail Inn in Frostburg…catch of glimpse of the 1913 Baldwin Steam Engine of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad; arrive in Cumberland where you will lodge at the Fairfield Inn and Suites at Canal Place in Cumberland; tonight dinner will be at the Crabby Pig.

Cumberland, MD to Little Orleans, MD; Monday, July 16 (42 miles):  Breakfast will be at the Fairfield Inn, I will pack for you my “Hit the Trail” lunches, you will start today’s journey on the C&O Canal; a packed dirt trail with some pot holes and roots; tonight you lodge in Little Orleans at an amazing B&B, Town Hill Inn (circa 1916) sitting atop a mountain with a view of three states (MD, WV & PA); the Innkeepers will shuttle you up the mountain where you will enjoy a homestyle gourmet dinner followed by the serenity of this wonderful setting.
Little Orleans, MD to Williamsport MD; Tuesday, July 17 (40 miles):  A gourmet breakfast will be prepared by Donna; shuttle back to the towpath…alternative 22 miles of the journey on the paved Western Maryland Rail Trail**; lunch will be in the town of Hancock at Weaver’s Restaurant-we highly recommend the pie; tonight you will lodge at the Red Roof Inn in Williamsport; dine on your own in the town of Williamsport.

Williamsport, MD to Shepherdstown, WV; Wednesday, July 18 (27 miles + 5 miles of road detour):  Breakfast on your own (we suggest the Waffle House); stop by the Desert Rose Café to pick up your lunches for today’s picnic, tonight you will lodge in the town of Shepherdstown at the world class Bavarian Inn…this evening you will dine on your own in the town of Shepherdstown - I can make plenty of suggestions.
Shepherdstown, WV to Leesburg, VA; Thursday, July 19 (37 miles):  Breakfast at the Bavarian Inn; just 12 trail miles from Shepherdstown, Harper’s Ferry awaits you; the place of John Brown’s Raid; you may want to consider a visit (I do have a guide who can do a nice walking tour if you wish); today’s lunch will be at Beans in the Belfry in the railroad town of Brunswick; at White’s Ferry, take the last remaining ferry across the Potomac River (at one time there where 100’s of ferries); this night you will lodge at the Best Western; dinner will be at The Blue Ridge Grill.
Leesburg,VA to Washington, DC; Friday, July 20 (35 miles):  Breakfast at your place of lodging…then on to DC; at Great Falls you can experience a canal boat ride pulled by mules; there is also a concession stand at Great Falls where you can grab lunch on your own.

Items in bold italics are included in trip package

Quoted pricing per person/double occupancy

(Includes taxes and gratuities)

$862

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

5 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

Meal plan includes entrée, beverage, appetizer and dessert (Libations are not included)

Lodging in Meyersdale can be arranged upon request

Transportation services are not included in the quoted price and will be determined per guest need

**the Western Maryland Rail Trail is a 22 mile paved trail that runs parallel to the C&O Canal; this allows for a nice rest from the towpath making the higher mileage day of the your tour a little easier