The Inn on Decatur - Mountainside Bike Tours
108 Decatur Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-722-4887 240-727-7039
A Pleasant Pedal
The Big Steel Experience/Pedals of Steel
2012
June 12-21 (Tuesday – Thursday)
September 21-30 (Friday – Sunday)
Pittsburgh, PA: Arrive in Pittsburgh; this first evening you will lodge at the Courtyard by Marriott nestled between the Monongahela River and the former Homestead Steel Works Stacks…dining, shopping and entertainment on your own at what was once the Homestead Mill Site; now housing, shops and restaurants…so much to choose from… just a short walk or pedal from the Courtyard Marriott.
Pittsburgh, PA to West Newton, PA (~25 miles): A full breakfast will be available for you at the Courtyard…today’s pedal will start at the Trailhead; a tour of the historic Pump House, which still remains from the Homestead Steel Mill, will be provided; a guide will pedal today with your party through the most industrialized section of the trail providing oratory…a picnic lunch will be provided for you upon arrival at Little Boston; your guide will head back to Pittsburgh and you will continue on your journey to West Newton where you will lodge at the Bright Morning B&B; dine on your own at one of the little cafes or pizza shops in town; we recommend the Trailside.
West Newton, PA to Ohiopyle, PA (42 miles): Start your day early with a hardy breakfast at your B&B; lunch on your own in Connellsville (a brochure will be provided-we suggest El Canelo Mexican Restaurant); tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater available upon arrival in Ohiopyle (1.5 hours/shuttle service would be provided); tonight you will lodge at the Yough Plaza Motel in Ohiopyle…an Ohiopyle tradition; enjoy dinner at the Ohiopyle Café.
Ohiopyle, PA to Meyersdale, PA (42 miles): Breakfast will be at the Coffee Shop at Yough Plaza ; enjoy lunch at the Rockwood Mill Shoppes…tonight you will lodge at the exquisite Levi-Deal Mansion in Meyersdale, PA; dinner & wine will be served at the Levi-Deal Mansion.
Meyersdale, PA to Cumberland, MD (32 miles): A gourmet breakfast will be served at your B&B; today enjoy the leisurely downhill coast to our town of Cumberland, MD; today lunch is with my good friends John & Beth Saylor at the Trail Inn in Frostburg…tonight you will dine at one of our local restaurants in Cumberland; .…I am more than willing to do historic walking tour of our downtown ; tonight you will lodge at my B&B - the Inn on Decatur or with my good friend Pam at The Bruce House Inn.
Cumberland, MD to Little Orleans, MD (42 miles): Breakfast will be at the B&B’s, 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 your will enjoy a homestyle gourmet dinner followed by the serenity of this wonderful setting.
Little Orleans, MD to Williamsport, MD (40 miles): A gourmet breakfast will be prepared by Donna; shuttle back to the towpath…22 miles of the journey can be enjoyed on the paved Western Maryland Rail Trail; stop in the town of Hancock for lunch at Weaver’s, we highly recommend the pie; tonight you will travel to Williamsport; keeping it simple and lodging at The Red Roof Inn; we suggest dinner on your own at Tony’s Pizzeria or one of the other café’s in Williamsport (this evening, we can offer dinner with lodging and breakfast in the morning plus packed lunches at The Candlelight Inn B&B – please ask for pricing).
Williamsport, MD to Shepherdstown, WV (27 miles): Start your day with breakfast on your own at the Waffle House, lunch on your own…we suggest Sheetz; they have a large selection of wraps, subs, sandwiches, salads, etc…tonight you will lodge in the town of Shepherdstown at The Bavarian Inn; old world charm overlooking the Potomac River…this evening you will dine on your own in the town of Shepherdstown or you may opt to dine on property at The Bavarian Inn, I can make plenty of suggestions – we also suggest a visit to Antietam Battlefield- pedal, walk or I can hire a guide and van service for you.
Shepherdstown, WV to Leesburg, VA (37 miles): Breakfast at your place of lodging; 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 to this historic Civil War town I work with a gentleman who can do a great 2-hour walking tour of Harper’s Ferry; 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 or Comfort Inn; dinner will be at The Blue Ridge Grill.
Leesburg, VA to Washington, DC (35 miles): Breakfast at you place of lodging…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.
Note that this bike tour is self guided except where designated as such
Items in bold italics are included in trip package
Items in light brown are options that can be added to your trip
Quoted pricing per person/double occupancy
(Includes taxes and gratuities)
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
9 nights lodging, 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Meal plan includes entrée, beverage, appetizer and dessert (Libations are not included except for wine at Levi-Deal)
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