ABC's Conquering Cumberland Weekend - Thursday Option (AR)

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New for 2026 - Destination Weekend Rides Thursday - Sunday

ABC's Conquering Cumberland Weekend

Best to view this on the website using a PC

Save the dates. Pick the days you want to come and ride. Registration will open when this is ready.

Check back for details as they come together.

Refer to this draft presentation for more information. Latest update 6/4/26 JCT

Refer to RWGPS Destination Weekend Event route big picture. Best to use a PC vs the app.

• Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday in September. Ride the days that interest you
• Road and hard-surface trail options.
• Different long and short routes each day
• Includes hills and a challenge climb up to Dan's Mountain Overlook
• Check-in to lodging once – no need to relocate. Pick your lodging. There are options

• Bring road and and/or off-road bicycles if you want to
• Will be challenging but fun and memorable
• Social as well as physical
• Must be an ABC member to participate due to insurance requirements

Daily Events:

Thursday: Route. Northwest 45 miles - Frostburg and GAP Trail on roads and hard surface trail. Through a tunnel.

Friday: Route. Southwest loop 50 miles and 3900 ascent. or 4900 option.

Saturday: Route. Explore the C&O Canal Trail and, or surrounding roads.

Sunday: Route. Rocky Gap Climber (and Descender) - 35 miles and 3600 ascent and descent. Lunch at Rocky Gap State Park lodge and casino and lake.

Participant Forum of who is doing what - add your comments here for all to see!

Register on-line for each individual day Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and answer some helpful survey questions. Registration is non binding and can be cancelled.

We will schedule several Google Meet planning meetings.

Other exploring and sightseeing.

Drive or take Amtrak to Cumberland.

Lodging options

posted by JCT 6/2/26