What kind of bike should I bring?

We accept any type of bike including e-bikes, tandems, and recumbents. Rail trail tours have packed gravel so you will need a bike with a wider tire. Hybrid and e-bike rentals are available.

Do you offer bikes for rent?

Yes! We own a small fleet of e-bikes and hybrids. Contact Sharon at 540-613-3170 to reserve.

Will food and snacks be provided during the rides?

Yes. SAG stops are stocked with items like PB&J, seasonal fresh fruit, fig newtons, chips, cookies, and protein bars. We sometimes stop at local restaurants depending on the route.

Is SAG support available during rides?

Yes. In most cases we have both vehicular support and staff members riding alongside you. The SAG vehicle carries a mobile electric refrigerator and e-bike charging stations.

What is the cancellation policy?

Please review the full cancellation policy at https://www.magicalmysterybiketours.com/cancellation-policy or contact us with questions.

What happens if there is bad weather?

Unless there is lightning, tours carry on. Ponchos and helmet covers are available. See the cancellation policy for more details.

What if I cannot keep up with the group?

These are tours, not races. We ride at a leisurely pace and regroup at intersections so no one gets left behind.

Yes, payment plans are available. Use the contact form to let us know you're interested.

When will I receive my itinerary?

Itineraries are shared via Google Doc approximately one week before the tour, to account for last-minute route changes due to road closures or other conditions.

Great Allegheny Passage & C&O Towpath Bike Tour

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📅 Dates: September 19-25, 2027
🚴‍♀️ Duration: 7 Days, 6 nights | 40-65 miles per day
📍Locations: Pittsburgh to Washington DC
💲 Cost: $2,495 (Double Occupancy) + $500 Single Supplement

Experience one of America’s most iconic bicycle journeys on this fully supported adventure from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. Following the Great Allegheny Passage and the historic C&O Canal Towpath, this hotel-to-hotel tour takes you through breathtaking mountain scenery, river valleys, charming trail towns, and centuries of American history—all while riding almost entirely on traffic-free trails. Enjoy the freedom to ride at your own pace as our team handles the logistics, luggage, and support.

What's Included:

6 nights in upscale accommodations just off the trail
Daily breakfast, 6 lunches & 5 dinners at locally-owned restaurants
6 days of scenic cycling with fall foliage coming into season
Support team and vehicles with water, snacks, and mechanical aid
Mobile mechanic at the back of the pack
Shuttle back to your car in Pittsburgh

Highlights:

Riding through several viaducts, bridges and tunnels including the Big Savage Tunnel, which is 3,291 feet long
Long stretches following the Youghiogheny River Gorge which is some of the most scenic spots along the trail
Crossing the Eastern Continental Divide on the trail
Historic Trail Towns along the way including Connellsville, Confluence, Ohiopyle & Cumberland MD

Pittsburgh to Potomac

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