BIK102 (6of6) On the Canal (7:21)
On the Canal, Part 6 of 6: Cumberland is our goal today, and so is the end of our cycling adventure from Washington DC to the western edge of Maryland. After 184 miles and three days on the towpath trail, cyclist and producer John Urman guides us into the autumn beauty and historical richness of Allegheny County. The National Park Service gives the inside story on how the Canal changed Cumberland from a frontier town to the second largest city in Maryland.
Plan your own C&O Canal bicycling adventure! There are excellent resources online, and remember you can get your own copy of John Urman’s “On the Canal” in full-resolution DVD with bonus features, from John’s website at OntheCanal.org. Drop him a note and see where he’s off to next. Thanks, John, for the wonderful trip!
First is a rowdy hello from members of the West Virginia University Cycling Team. That’s what you want ringing in your ears as you round the lap marker at the Greenbrier Challenge. Thanks, guys!
Next week begins several original segments of A Billion Bikes, and you’ll likely recognize a few faces. Enjoy the show and enjoy the ride!
Jeff Cook
ABillionBikes.TV