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Nancy & Brian from Hope NJ on 4/14/2017 10:36:06 PM:
We're new on this forum and new travelers next week on the GAP! (East to west). Woohoo! It's spring break for teachers in NJ and we're ready to ride and roll. Any advice is appreciated. Hope to meet new friends!
 
Allen from Shawnee, KS on 4/15/2017 8:05:17 AM:
Have a great trip and lots of fun.

Don't forget to stop and smell the roses.

Allen
 
Allen from Shawnee, ks on 4/15/2017 2:35:17 PM:
Sorry didn't notice you said you are going east to west, from Cumberland to the continental divide is a 24 mile uphill that is a lot of fun to come down and absolutely no fun to ride up. Read some other posts on this issue. I have ridden it both ways and west to east is much easier.

Allen
 
Willy from Arlington,VA on 4/16/2017 8:17:06 AM:
The difference in speed pedaling between Cumberland to the continental divide (6 ~7 mph)and the rest of the ride (11~15 mph) isn't that bad.
Just make that day a shorter distance than other days on your trip.
 
Stillriding from Pgh. on 4/16/2017 2:11:52 PM:
The speed will depend on your age and how much you are carrying on your bicycle. Carrying camping gear and food vs a credit card. Everybody is different.
 
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