TRAIL RENTAL PRICES
Want to explore the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and C&O Canal Towpath? It is a 335 mile trail that connects Pittsburgh with Washington DC. Start this adventure with one of our awesome bikes. Bike just a little, half way, or all the way to D.C. We can help you with the biking gear you need! Here are our prices:
TRAIL BIKES
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E-BIKES
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Included: helmet, rear rack, two rear panniers (optional), handlebar bag, bell, headlight, pump, bike lock, kit with multitool, tire levers, patch kit, spare tubes, chain lube, two water bottle cages, and a whole lot of fun :-)
Excluded: 7% sales tax + 3% processing fees
Bike drop-off fees: $75.00 Cumberland, MD - $99.00 Washington, DC
Early pick- up fee (day prior without taking one of our bike tours): $20.00. If you choose to tour Pittsburgh with us, you'll be able to keep the bike for the rest of the day for only an additional $10.00.
Excluded: 7% sales tax + 3% processing fees
Bike drop-off fees: $75.00 Cumberland, MD - $99.00 Washington, DC
Early pick- up fee (day prior without taking one of our bike tours): $20.00. If you choose to tour Pittsburgh with us, you'll be able to keep the bike for the rest of the day for only an additional $10.00.
OUR TRAIL BIKES (for GAP and C&O)
Norco Indie 2 2023
This bike has it all: High-quality parts like a lightweight aluminum frame, a Shimano 2x8 derailleur, hydraulic brakes, adjustable handlebars and reliable tires. We chose Norco, a Canadian bicycle manufacturer, headquartered in British Columbia, for our trail fleet, because this brand genuinely cares about a great product, not just a good one. (So do we!)
This hybrid bike blends all the best qualities of a mountain bike and a road bike. With its powerful disc brakes and durable components, it can take some bumps and rough terrain. It can easily handle smooth roads or dirt, making it the perfect bike for your trail adventure. |
Specs:
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Sizes:
XS - 5'-5'4" (lower cross-bar) S - 5'3"-5'6" (lower cross-bar) M - 5'6"-5'10" L - 5'9"-6' XL - 6'-6'4" Included: It comes with helmet, rear rack, two rear panniers (optional), handlebar bag, bell, headlight, pump, bike lock, kit with multitool, tire levers, patch kit, spare tubes, chain lube, two bottle cages, and a whole lot of fun :-)
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Norco Indie VLT 1 2023What we love about this bike: The Shimano STEPS electric drive system is seamlessly mounted into its aluminum frame, and its efficient Shimano STEPS E6100 motor provides up to 113 miles of assist per charge for a long and worry-free ride. With its lightweight and durable frame, this bike is simple to operate and a pleasure to ride!
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Sizes:
S - 5'2"-5'6" (lower cross-bar) M - 5'6"-5'10" Please ask us about Step-thru frames! |
Included: It comes with helmet, rear rack, two rear panniers (optional), handlebar bag, bell, headlight, pump, bike lock, kit with multitool, tire levers, patch kit, spare tubes, chain lube, two bottle cages, and a whole lot of fun :-)
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OUR RENTAL POLICIES
Reservation: Payments need to be made in full at the time of reservation to hold the right-sized bicycles plus gear for you.
Cancellation fee: We are always happy to help you change or adjust your trip dates, as long as we have bikes available for those dates. For trips canceled 21 days or more before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged 20% of the total trip cost. Trips canceled within 21 days of the departure date will incur the full cost.
Drop-off fees: For one-way trips to Cumberland, MD a drop-off fee of $75, and to Washington, DC a fee of $99 applies. You will be notified about the drop-off point where you can leave and park your bikes, and where our bike shuttle will pick them up for us.
Waivers: Every rider is asked to sign a waiver when picking up the rental bike.
Cancellation fee: We are always happy to help you change or adjust your trip dates, as long as we have bikes available for those dates. For trips canceled 21 days or more before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged 20% of the total trip cost. Trips canceled within 21 days of the departure date will incur the full cost.
Drop-off fees: For one-way trips to Cumberland, MD a drop-off fee of $75, and to Washington, DC a fee of $99 applies. You will be notified about the drop-off point where you can leave and park your bikes, and where our bike shuttle will pick them up for us.
Waivers: Every rider is asked to sign a waiver when picking up the rental bike.
FAQs
What if I want to bring my own pedals?
Our fleet has platform pedals well suited to the trails. If you choose to bring a pedal with toeclips or SPDs, we are happy to exchange them on site. If you will NOT be shuttling back to Pittsburgh, please bring the appropriate tool to remove the pedals so that you can take them with you at the end of the trip. We have a limited number of tools and therefore, cannot borrow you our tools.
Please give us advance notice if you intend to bring your own pedals. Additionally, we would need to know if they mount using a pedal wrench or if they require a hex wrench used behind the crank arm (and if so, 6 mm or 8 mm).
Note: We cannot attach toe-clips to our pedals.
Can I bring my own helmet?
Absolutely! Please notify us in advance for better equipment planning.
Can I bring my own saddle?
Our saddles are sporty but comfortable with foam padding and pressure-relief zones. We have a limited number of foam seat covers if interested. Bike saddles should support the sit bones and offer limited areas of chaffing—bigger saddles do not always automatically translate to more comfort.
Please let us now in advance if you are bringing your own bike saddle.
Should I bring my own water bottle?
Yes, please! All of our bikes include bottle cages, but not water bottles. Bottles are not available on site because we encourage riders to bring their own to help us reduce plastic waste.
How does the bike pick-up procedure look like?
We will arrange a specific pick-up time with you. Please plan to spend about 20 minutes at the shop getting checked in (signing the waiver) and having your bike set up. It will take longer for larger groups.
Please arrive at the scheduled time. Our shop is only staffed during certain hours. Depending on the day and time, no one may be able to assist you outside of the arranged time.
Our fleet has platform pedals well suited to the trails. If you choose to bring a pedal with toeclips or SPDs, we are happy to exchange them on site. If you will NOT be shuttling back to Pittsburgh, please bring the appropriate tool to remove the pedals so that you can take them with you at the end of the trip. We have a limited number of tools and therefore, cannot borrow you our tools.
Please give us advance notice if you intend to bring your own pedals. Additionally, we would need to know if they mount using a pedal wrench or if they require a hex wrench used behind the crank arm (and if so, 6 mm or 8 mm).
Note: We cannot attach toe-clips to our pedals.
Can I bring my own helmet?
Absolutely! Please notify us in advance for better equipment planning.
Can I bring my own saddle?
Our saddles are sporty but comfortable with foam padding and pressure-relief zones. We have a limited number of foam seat covers if interested. Bike saddles should support the sit bones and offer limited areas of chaffing—bigger saddles do not always automatically translate to more comfort.
Please let us now in advance if you are bringing your own bike saddle.
Should I bring my own water bottle?
Yes, please! All of our bikes include bottle cages, but not water bottles. Bottles are not available on site because we encourage riders to bring their own to help us reduce plastic waste.
How does the bike pick-up procedure look like?
We will arrange a specific pick-up time with you. Please plan to spend about 20 minutes at the shop getting checked in (signing the waiver) and having your bike set up. It will take longer for larger groups.
Please arrive at the scheduled time. Our shop is only staffed during certain hours. Depending on the day and time, no one may be able to assist you outside of the arranged time.
TRIP PLANNING
We can help you in all things trail bikes. But when it comes to more specific questions, e.g. where to sleep, how far to ride in one day, where to eat, how to get back to the starting point after the trip, please ask our friends at Noble Invention Bike Touring. They have been planning bicycle trips along the Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal for many years, and know all the ins and outs of this trail. The best way to reach them is at info [at} nibiketouring.com or 844-424-5342.