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Whitney from Hedgesville, WV on 7/18/2014 2:51:27 PM:
I'm planning on making the entire trip from start to finish, I've been doing some research, but not sure on where to start. any one have recommendations on weither to start in DC and go towards Cumberland or vice versa? any info would help tremendously! also, how long should I train before doing the entire trip?
 
John from Pittsburgh, PA on 7/18/2014 8:34:03 PM:
By the location of your home town listed in your message, you're kinda halfway between both Cumberland and DC so it's hard to say. I would say that although the whole route is extremely flat, if you went Cumberland to DC (eastward) you would benefit from the small downhill plunges of the multiple locks but they aren't that big to be honest. But it beats going up them I suppose. Definitely train before going! Build up, get some 10-20 mile rides in. Head out on a weekend and get in a nice 30-40 mile day and get some hours in the saddle at a nice leisurely pace. You're going to be doing between 40-65 miles a day on trail and depending on how many days you are taking to do the trip, the last thing you want is a miserable, painful experience because you're body isn't accustomed to it. If you are camping, I would recommend carrying that equivalent weight with you as it will be noticeable on the trail. Also, the trail is a dirt path so you will be going slower than if you were on asphalt. This requires more pedaling when you would otherwise be coasting. If you get in a few training sessions though, no worries, you're going to really enjoy it!
 
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