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Bob Kendall from Sacramento CA on 11/11/2014 5:49:09 PM:
Four of us are planning to ride from Pittsburg to DC in late May 2015. We will be self supporting, staying in B&B's along the way (already reserved).
My concern is what options are available if something goes wrong - such as a bike crash, illness that prevents someone from riding, etc.

Is it feasible for someone else in the group to ride to a 'nearby' town to rent a car, hire a taxi or something like that. In the worst case, is it feasible for someone to return to Pittsburgh (via train, taxi, rental car, or whatever) to retrieve our car and allow the out-of-commission member to drive the remainder of the trip while the rest of us ride it?

Thanks,
Bob
 
Rick from Grafton on 11/14/2014 5:51:35 AM:
My wife and I did our 3rd thru ride along the Passage and part of the C&O this past fall. Had a few mishaps and will do some things differently next time. If you'd like to contact me via email I could forward my cell # and give you some real life advise. I will be out of town this coming weekend Nov. 14/16 but you could contact me early next week. Feel free to get in touch. athiker80 [at] cox [dot] net
 
Tom from Raleigh NC on 1/1/2015 4:00:17 PM:
I rode from Pittsburgh to DC last June with 3 friends, staying in B&Bs and inns along the way. Generally there are towns within 20 miles along the entire route. Some are larger and have more services, but I would think that you could arrange support if needed in most of them. The trip planner on this site shows the locations of all bike shops, and some of them provide shuttle services. The most remote sections are from Cumberland to Hancock MD, and from Harpers Ferry to Georgetown.
 
Jerry from NW Arkansas on 1/9/2015 10:04:50 PM:
Well, I can only offer this advice...the one thing that nearly derailed my entire KATY trip last year (not the same I know) was a stick through the rear wheel that nearly broke my derailleur and broke some spokes... so my advice is to steer clear of brush and sticks in the way. I'm riding the GAP and C&O in May and will be heeding my own advice :) Good luck
 
Jim Simm from Hagerstown, MD on 3/19/2015 8:26:37 PM:
Strongly recommend that do not stay at Little Orleans Lodge in Little Orleans, MD mp 141 and slug it out the additional 20 miles to Hancock, MD due to persistent health issues in the kitchen. There is plenty of lodging in Hancock ranging from B&B, motels and a bunk house for $10 a night per person. If you do say at Little Orleans Lodge pay up front in cash (do not charge it to your credit card) and plan on eating breakfast or brunch in Hancock. Also do not get any of the lower level rooms and check for wasp and other creepy crawlers. If you don’t believe me, get a good look of the kitchen if you spend the night. Better yet, get a photo of the mess and submit a complaint to Allegany County Commissioner Bill Valentine in Cumberland who has received numerous complaints over the years.
 
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