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Word on the Trail is a pop-up newsletter chronicling Mona and Pablo's cycling journey from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. along the GAP/C&O.

What is the GAP/C&O?

The Great Allegheny Passage is a 150-mile rail trail from Pittsburgh, Pa. to Cumberland, Md.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is a 185-mile towpath from Cumberland, Md. to Washington, D.C.

FAQ's

Q: Are you camping?

A: No, one of us hates the idea.

Q: How many days?

A: We are leaving Pittsburgh on Monday, May 25, and will arrive in D.C. on Saturday, May 30.

Q: How long will you ride each day?

A: About 60 miles, but there is one easy, 30-mile day.

Q: Have you ever done this before?

A: Nope. Only one of us has ever ridden 60 miles in a day.

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