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50 Tours of a Lifetime 2012

Road & rail-trail bike tours in the historic Mid-Atlantic region and beyond

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Blue Ridge & thundering muskets 50 Tours of a Lifetime 2012

Meet Our Guides Erin Graber has traveled throughout the US and backpacked through Thailand & Indonesia. A former river guide and camp counselor, Erin loves sharing adventures with guests and now manages our bicycle tours.

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Pastoral landscapes and historic villages welcome you to Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Savor the relaxed southern porches of this genteel Hunt Country, for soon you’ll enter the explosive history of America’s Civil War. Cycling into battlefields, you can almost hear the thundering muskets and cries of battle.

Our award-winning tour travels through Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Trip Length Daily Mileage Trip Dates Meals Included Price

6 days/5 nights 50 miles 5/11, 5/18, 7/20 5 B, 5 L, 3 D $1995 per person dbl. occ.

Trip Highlights

5 National Parks and 4 States Pedal through four states and five national parks on this tour- including Shenandoah National Park, Harpers Ferry National Park, Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal National Historic Park and Gettysburg National Battlefield.

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Gettysburg & the Civil War 50 Tours of a

Shock and awe! This unique tour brings to life the intense turning point of the Civil War, as you listen to skilled Battlefield Guides at Gettysburg. You will pedal into Antietam, enjoy historic Harpers Ferry, and revel in the largely unchanged scenic countryside where armies marched and civilians persevered. Gracious inns, sumptious fare, and exceptional bicycling routes make this award-winning tour one of our most popular.

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4 days/3 nights 20-50 miles 6/1, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/5, 10/12 3 B, 3 L, 2 D $1250 per person dbl. occ.

Trip Highlights

Antrim 1844 Inn The Antrim 1844 Country House, was used as Headquarters

by General George Meade prior to the Battle of Gettysburg.

Today, it is acclaimed for its cuisine and luxurious accommodations and home to the largest wine cellar in Maryland.

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Wilderness Voyageurs provided a well-planned riding route, excellent civil war tours, deluxe overnight accommodations, and outstanding customer service.

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Georgia’s Gold Coast ! !

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Meet Our Guides Gary Smith is a retired State Park employee with a passion for cycling that has spanned adventures in over 20 states and 3 countries. Decades of inquisitiveness translate into awesome trivia and humor on bike adventures.

Prepare to immerse yourself in the rich history and romantic southern ambiance that makes our newest tour so special. Traveling through the scenic byways of Georgia’s lush Gold Coast, you’ll escape into a world of live oaks draped with Spanish moss, incredible seafood, breathtaking views, and historic inns in the “Golden Isles”.

Trip Length Daily Mileage Trip Dates Meals Included Price

5 days/4 nights 20-45 miles 3/30, 4/6, 10/26, 11/2 4 B, 4 L, 2 D $1450 per person dbl. occ.

Trip Highlights

Three Wildlife Refuges Keep your eyes open for wildlife in the 3 federal wildlife refuges you’ll pedal through. Throughout these barrier island ecosystems we can hope to see bottlenose dolphins, rough-billed pelicans, fiddler crabs, turtles, armadillo, deer, and oh, so much more!

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Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Delight for four relaxing days in the food, history, and culture of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. You will ride along the historic Eastern Shore with the perfect mix of easy riding, gorgeous scenery, sumptuous seafood, boutique shops, and classic bayside towns from the 1600s. Explore at your own pace with our SAG wagon always nearby to provide extra gear, cold drinks & cheerful encouragement.

4 days/3 nights 25- 45 miles 4/27, 5/4, 10/12, 10/19 3 B, 4 L, 2 D $1225 per person dbl. occ.

Trip Highlights

Bartlett Pear Inn The Bartlett Pear Inn, built in 1790, was one of the grandest homes in Easton, MD. Its storied past includes a U.S. Congressman, a bishop, a love story, a treasure chest and a War of 1812 hero.

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We felt like it was Summer Camp with friends, so nice to share the ride and all the cocktail hours and meals together - it was all bonus.

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Nancy & Bill Turner

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Pennsylvania Heroes, Barns & Bridges Immerse yourself in the storied past of Western Pennsylvania as you ride the same backroads and covered bridges traveled by George Washington.

Lush valleys nestled in the Allegheny Mountains are home to historic inns, villages, and farmlands dating back to the Whiskey Rebellion and the French & Indian War. Pay tribute to heroes at Flight 93’s National Memorial and enjoy advanced route options.

Meet Our Guides Raina King is a gifted athlete and new marathoner who has fallen in love with our area rail-trails. Raina’s putting her degree in sports studies to perfect use by leading Wilderness Voyageurs bicycle tours!

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Trip Length Daily Mileage Trip Dates Meals Included Price

4 days/3 nights 15-45 miles 6/15, 9/14 3 B, 4 L, 2 D $1175 per person dbl. occ.

Trip Highlights

Bedford Springs Resort The historic Bedford Springs Resort was the summer White House for President James Buchanan during 1857-1861.

The mineral springs were popular for their medicinal effects.

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Pennsylvania Dutch Country Travel back in time with us to a simpler era. (You can still bring your techie devices with you!) Explore the country roads of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania at a delightful 19th century pace far removed from the hustle of modern times. Much of the county is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Enjoy scenic countryside and quaint towns still using horse and buggy transportation.

4 days/3 nights 25- 40 miles 6/8, 7/27, 8/17, 10/19 3 B, 4 L, 2 D $1175 per person dbl. occ.

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Trip Highlights

General Sutter’s Inn Founded in 1764 as The Zum Anker, this historic inn was renamed in honor of General John A. Sutter. The inn boasts old world charm, great food, and sixteen well-appointed rooms.

Very professional outfitter - Everything was done to perfection, right down to the cue sheets for the bike routes. The van/trailer was stocked with everything from water and sports drinks to energy bars and fruit, so our pit stops were little snack feasts. There were a few occasions, too, where we had flats and they were there within minutes to help with extra tubes, pumps, and hands.

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Colorado Granny Gears & Microbeers Single track, golden Aspens, beautiful vistas, great food, and microbreweries at the end of every ride. This is the way to enjoy mountain biking in the Colorado Rockies! We’ve picked the best trails of the Western Slope and found the best brewpubs and lodging choices to make each day spectacular. This intermediate trip is designed for guests coming from low elevations.

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Josh was also a veritable cornucopia of information on birds and nature. His expertise was an added bonus to the trip.

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6 days/5 nights 15-25 miles 9/14 5 B, 6 L, 3 D $1550 per person dbl. occ.

Colorado’s Finest Microbreweries We end each day of glorious mountain biking at a different microbrewery. Sample the best brews at Aspen Brewing, Carbondale Beer Works, Bonfire Brewing, and much more!

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Colorado Rocky Mountain High ! !

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On this new tour you get to explore the high country of the central Rockies on both sides of the Continental Divide by a unique combination of road and paved trails, with rides designed to minimize ascents.

Trip Length Daily Mileage Trip Dates Meals Included Price

6 days/5 nights 20-45 miles 6/22, 9/21 5 B, 5 L, 3 D $1750 per person dbl. occ.

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Trip Highlights

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool You will be greeted at the end of your ride with a lovely soak and overnight at Glenwood Hot Springs, home of the world’s largest hot springs pool!

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Josh Lawrey has a Master’s degree in Parks and Recreational Resource Management and Environmental Education.

He can name ANY bird you see or hear, and loves to help guests enjoy the outdoors.

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Missouri’s KATY TRAIL

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Our guides did a great job of making sure that we got the most time to see the awesome towns and Historic attractions we rode through. This is a spectacular ride and should not be missed.

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The Katy Trail is the longest rail-trail in the country!

This car-free pathway travels through the most scenic areas of Missouri. We’ll cycle along the Missouri River Valley with quaint towns, limestone bluffs & verdant forests as our daily companions.

Stop for wine-tastings at a Missouri winery along the way and pair with wonderful accommodations and daily feasts – what a trip!

Trip Length Daily Mileage Trip Dates Meals Included Price

6 days/5 nights 27-50 miles 6/1, 6/8, 9/28, 10/5 5 B, 6 L, 3 D $1695 per person dbl. occ.

Trip Highlights

Longest Rail Trail in the Country The Katy Trail follows along the former Missouri-KansasTexas Railroad. Sections of the trail are also part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the American Discovery Trail.

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GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE Ride car free for 140 miles on the famous Great Allegheny Passage rail-trail running from Pittsburgh, PA to its terminus in Cumberland, MD. This scenic tour is designed with flexible daily mileage to allow plenty of time to relax and sightsee in historic towns along the way. Highlights include riding through the Youghiogheny River Gorge and a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Fallingwater”.

Trip Length Daily Mileage Trip Dates Meals Included Price

4 days/3 nights 15- 41 miles 7/20, 8/3, 9/7, 9/21, 10/5 3 B, 4 L, 3 D $975 per person dbl. occ.

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Trip Highlights

Levi Deal Mansion This historic and recently renovated1900 Levi Deal Mansion boasts sumptuous dining and Chateauesque Victorian architecture.

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Chris Reese is a former environmental studies teacher, naturalist, ranger, and park manager. Chris has been grinning on bike tours for fifteen years.

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PITTSBURGH TO DC: GAP AND C&O Condé Nast Magazine considers the Great Allegheny Passage to be one of most beautiful rail-trails in the world. From Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD, the GAP travels on abandoned railroad bed, before its final 184 miles to Washington D.C. along the C&O Canal National Park. Historical towns, great inns, historic tunnels and awesome scenery await riders on this spectacular 6 day rail-trail tour.

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Had the most wonderful trip ever with Wilderness Voyageurs on the 6 day cycling trip from Pittsburgh to DC. The guides were nothing short of excellent. The entire trip afforded panoramic views and breathtaking scenery. This is a bucket list trip for sure.

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6 days/5 nights 50+ miles 6/8, 7/6, 8/3, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12

5 B, 6 L, 2 D $1575 per person dbl. occ.

Trip Highlights

323 Miles Of Bike Trails With No Cars Where else can you ride your bike for 6 days and not have to “share the road” with any autos? Enjoy the tremendous scenery of the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath from PIttsburgh to DC.

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Pennsylvania & Maryland Easy Rider Never experienced a bicycling vacation? Our Easy Rider highlight tour is designed for you! Enjoy three days of WOW on automobile free bike paths you explore at your own pace. This introduction to the charm and history of the Great Allegheny Passage and the C & O Canal Towpath hits the cultural, historical and scenic highlights along these two bike paths, including Fallingwater and the Salisbury Viaduct.

Trip Length Daily Mileage Trip Dates Meals Included Price

3 days/2 nights 15- 39 miles 7/13, 7/27, 8/17, 9/29 2 B, 3 L, 2 D $695 per person dbl. occ.

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Trip Highlights

Fallingwater, Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright America’s most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, designed Fallingwater for his clients, the Kaufmann family. Built between 1936 and 1939, today it is a National Historic Landmark.

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Bill Hall is an accomplished river guide, former bike messenger, and witty bike savant.

Bill will keep a smile on your face and will have your tire changed before you know what happened.

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Greenway Sojourn 2014 Experience epic rail-trail touring on the 13th Annual RTC Greenway Sojourn. You’ll travel through three states on the Panhandle Trail in West Virginia, the Montour Trail in Pennsylvania and the Great Allegheny Passage in Pennsylvania into Maryland. Each day’s ride allows plenty of time to stop and explore the small towns and scenic countryside. Enjoy great food, camping, hot showers and huge fun again this year!

Trip Length Daily Mileage

6 days/5 nights 30-40 miles

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“As we all realize, however, words and photos do not adequately capture the experience...of the spectacular bridges, valleys, waterfalls and farmlands which became our world during those six days.”

Nancy & Bill Turner

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CUSTOM BICYCLE TOURS FOR YOUR GROUP • Want a private trip with just your family or friends?

• Love one of these tours, but need a different date?

• How about a day off the bike and on the river or golf course?

WE MAKE IT EASY TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP!

Custom Tours Tip: As a guideline, groups of 6 or greater make the most economic sense when planning a custom tour. However, we are happy to plan a special tour for groups smaller than 6.

CALL US TODAY – LET US ARRANGE YOUR PERFECT TOUR.

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EQUIPMENT DETAILS: BIKES Bike Equipment

Wilderness Voyageurs offers both a drop bar and an upright bar for use on your tour.

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Kona Rove Cross Handles dirt roads and bike trails with ease and is smooth and comfortable on pavement. This tour favorite has a hardy steel frame, well-padded drop bars and easy riding position.

What pedals come on your Rental Bikes?

Never Been On A Biking Vacation? No Worries!

The standard pedal is a platform pedal without cages or toe clips.

Can I bring my own bike?

YES! If riding your own bicycle, we suggest using the widest cross-type tire available for your bike.

If I rent your bike, can I bring my own pedals?

YES! We need to know ahead

of time that you will be bringing your own pedals, so please make a note of it on your registration sheet.

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Cannondale Quick 2 Comfortable straight handlebars, carbon-fiber fork and Cannondale’s S.A.V.E. system make for all day riding comfort.

Cannondale Synapse Road With relaxed geometry and trusty Shimano 105 components, you’ll enjoy your days in the saddle and the responsiveness of your bike.

We’ve been helping people of all ages and skill levels discover outdoor adventures for decades. Remember, the SAG Wagon is always nearby on all bike trips so everything you need is close at hand.

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Why Go With Wilderness Voyageurs?

It’s simple. We make your vacation easy. We take care of logistics and planning - so you can focus on having fun and relaxing. Our leaders are experienced professionals ready to make your tour the absolute best it can be.

EXPERIENCE: Celebrating 50 Years.

GUIDES: Excellence In Leadership.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Ahh...

In 1964, we started operating our first rafting trips.

Now, 50 years later we offer the most diverse adventure recreation in the mid-atlantic, including bike touring vacations that span from the mid-atlantic to the west coast and have won national acclaim. Our popular Civil War Bike Tour won the “Top 50 of a Tours of a Lifetime” Lifetime award by National 2012 Geographic Traveler.

Our guides bring years of experience and passion to the trips they lead. They will answer your questions, provide assistance and share the journey. Chances are, you’ll be friending each other on Facebook when it’s all said and done. Check out the people that make our trips tick and help shape your experience throughout this brochure.

We choose hotels & inns that offer a relaxing and inviting ambiance, sumptuously delicious meals and comfortable accommodations. Does an evening soak at the local hot springs sound good to you? We thought so, too!

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SUPPORT: We’ve Got Your Back.

Every bike tour is shadowed by a Support And Gear (SAG) van, plus a sweep rider guide, so you never need to worry about what the day might bring. Whether you’re under blue skies or gray, too tired to pedal or raring to go, we are there for you. Count on us for words of encouragement, a cool drink, a changed tire - everything you need to make your day a great success!

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TOURING ROUTES: Best In Show.

We design trips to showcase the best of a region and allow you to move at a comfortable pace.

You don’t have to wonder if you missed the really good stuff. We provide daily tour maps and your own Garmin GPS to use on every tour.

Best routes – best directions!

ASSURANCE: Inside & Out. You can breathe easy knowing we have done it all before. We’ve run the trips, met the people, found the best places to stay and sampled exquisite fare.

Our core values of reliability and integrity define how we operate our trips: we see to every detail personally. The end result - incredible vacations!

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TRIP SIZE: Less Is More.

Our typical groups are small enough to be flexible with no more than 12 people per tour. We have always enjoyed great success with fun group dynamics, forming bonds that often last well after the trip has ended.

VALUE: Maximum Ride Time.

Join us and you’ll find out firsthand why guests who have biked with bigger and more expensive touring companies now prefer Wilderness Voyageurs’ tours! We maximize your active vacation from start to finish. When we say 6-day trip, we mean 6 days of activity. Come log some miles, explore new places, and enjoy the great outdoors with us.

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50 years of multisport vacations Learn, play, Enjoy!

Fly Fishing: Instruction & Trips Can’t tell a fly from a gnat?

No worries, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to enjoy the world of fly-fishing.

Wilderness Voyageurs began in 1964 and is the oldest whitewater adventure company east of the Mississippi River. Founded and run by the Martin family, the company and its staff are deeply committed to outdoor adventure and safety. From timeless outdoor adventures like fly-fishing, canoeing and rock climbing, to the exciting sports of whitewater kayaking and standup paddleboarding, you will find trips, tours, and instruction for nearly all ages and skill levels. Our home base in Ohiopyle, PA is your outdoor adventure destination.

Family & High Adventure Rafting Whitewater, calm water, all day or half day trips. We’ve got your river rafting experience tailored to you.

Active multisport adventures are waiting for you!

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Whitewater Kayaking/SUP Our friendly, intensive learn-tokayak/learn-to-SUP weekends are popular for a reason.

Love all the activities, can’t wait to try more! Renting bikes to ride the Allegheny River Trail, whitewater rafting on the Lower Yough, and most recently the peddle/paddle trip where you bike for 10 miles and raft down the Middle Yough for another 10. All I have to say is that each time has been awesome!

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TOURs AT A GLANCE Road Bike Tours

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Book your trip by 12/15/13 Difficulty Daily Mileage

Meeting Place

per person Departure dates

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SUMMER

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Blue Ridge & Thundering Muskets

$1995 / $795*

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50 miles

Leesburg, VA

Gettysburg & the Civil War

$1250 / $230*

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20-50 miles

Gettysburg, PA

Georgia’s Gold Coast

$1450 / $350*

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20- 45 miles

Savannah, GA

3/30, 4/6

10/26, 11/2

Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay

$1225 / $195*

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25- 45 miles

Easton, MD

4/27, 5/4

10/12, 10/19

PA Heroes, Barns & Bridges

$1175 / $195*

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15- 45 miles

Bedford, PA

6/15

9/14

Pennsylvania Dutch Country

$1175 / $185*

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25- 40 miles

Lititz, PA

6/8, 7/27, 8/17

10/19

Colorado Rocky Mountain High

$1750 / $390*

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20-45 miles

Denver, CO

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9/21

Rail-Trail Tours

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Difficulty Daily Mileage

Meeting Place

5/11, 5/18

7/20 6/1, 7/13, 8/10

9/14, 10/5, 10/12

Departure dates SUMMER

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Missouri’s Katy Trail

$1695 / $350*

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27-50 miles

St Charles or KC, MO

6/1, 6/8

9/28, 10/5

PIttsburgh to DC: GAP and C&O

$1575 / $350*

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50+ miles

Ohiopyle or Pittsburgh, PA

6/8, 7/6, 8/3

9/14, 9/21, 9/28,10/5,10/12

Great Allegheny Passage

$975 / $195*

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15- 41 miles

Ohiopyle, PA

7/20, 8/3

9/7, 9/21, 10/5

Pa & Md Easy Rider

$695 / $150*

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15-39 miles

Ohiopyle, PA

7/13, 7/27, 8/17

9/29

Greenway Sojourn 2014

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30-40 miles

Cumberland, MD

Mountain Bike Tours CO Granny Gears & MicroBeers

Price $1550

Difficulty Daily Mileage

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15-25 miles

Meeting Place

6/22 SPRING

Departure dates SUMMER

Denver, CO

* If you are traveling solo, or require separate beds then a Single Supplement is required. Due to the

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9/14

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nature of the small inns and B & Bs that we utilize, we can not guarantee multiple beds per room.

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The tour guides we had were patient, funny, friendly, informative, customer service oriented, and extremely professional...it was an extremely well organized tour and I would highly recommend it to anyone...

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