DC -> Philadelphia trip - Page 3

07-01-2004, 07:36 PM

Kaz wrote:

> Hiya everyone.
>
> A friend and I are trying to plan a bike trip from DC to Philadelphia,
> and we're having a little bit of trouble trying to figure out a
> bike-friendly route.

One of the best bets would be to follow Adventure Cycling's Atlantic
Coast route. Their maps are generally excellent, and show well-chosen
routes in terrific detail. They also show lodging, food stops, camping,
bike shops, etc etc.

Looks like the map section you'd want would cost you $11. Visit
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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07-02-2004, 06:46 AM

"Kaz" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:127e6134.0406300832.14cd4aa3@posting.google.c om...
> Hiya everyone.
>
> A friend and I are trying to plan a bike trip from DC to Philadelphia,
> and we're having a little bit of trouble trying to figure out a
> bike-friendly route. Obviously we would like to stay off of US-1...
>
>
> I've got a philadelphia bike map that can get me into the city proper
> from the airport on bike-friendly trails. I also know DC well enough
> that getting out of the city won't be a proble. But it's that looong
> stretch in between that is currently leaving us stumped.
>
> Can anyone suggest a route, or ideas, or web/book/people resources to
> help us plan our trip?
>
> (By the way, either road biking or off-road biking is OK. We'll
> happily do trail rides all the way, or road stuff, or even mix it up a
> bit if we've got to.)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sincerely,
> Eric

Take a look at my web site at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. The
page on "Getting in and out of Philly by bike" gives links to some routes
and cue sheets to others. My advice is to approach Philly from the West
rather than trying for a direct assault from the South. It may mean more
miles, but they will be pretty ones.

Happy riding,

Mike Tordoff

07-02-2004, 06:46 AM

"Kaz" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:127e6134.0406300832.14cd4aa3@posting.google.c om...
> Hiya everyone.
>
> A friend and I are trying to plan a bike trip from DC to Philadelphia,
> and we're having a little bit of trouble trying to figure out a
> bike-friendly route. Obviously we would like to stay off of US-1...
>
>
> I've got a philadelphia bike map that can get me into the city proper
> from the airport on bike-friendly trails. I also know DC well enough
> that getting out of the city won't be a proble. But it's that looong
> stretch in between that is currently leaving us stumped.
>
> Can anyone suggest a route, or ideas, or web/book/people resources to
> help us plan our trip?
>
> (By the way, either road biking or off-road biking is OK. We'll
> happily do trail rides all the way, or road stuff, or even mix it up a
> bit if we've got to.)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sincerely,
> Eric

Take a look at my web site at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. The
page on "Getting in and out of Philly by bike" gives links to some routes
and cue sheets to others. My advice is to approach Philly from the West
rather than trying for a direct assault from the South. It may mean more
miles, but they will be pretty ones.

Happy riding,

Mike Tordoff

07-02-2004, 06:46 AM

"Kaz" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:127e6134.0406300832.14cd4aa3@posting.google.c om...
> Hiya everyone.
>
> A friend and I are trying to plan a bike trip from DC to Philadelphia,
> and we're having a little bit of trouble trying to figure out a
> bike-friendly route. Obviously we would like to stay off of US-1...
>
>
> I've got a philadelphia bike map that can get me into the city proper
> from the airport on bike-friendly trails. I also know DC well enough
> that getting out of the city won't be a proble. But it's that looong
> stretch in between that is currently leaving us stumped.
>
> Can anyone suggest a route, or ideas, or web/book/people resources to
> help us plan our trip?
>
> (By the way, either road biking or off-road biking is OK. We'll
> happily do trail rides all the way, or road stuff, or even mix it up a
> bit if we've got to.)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sincerely,
> Eric

Take a look at my web site at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. The
page on "Getting in and out of Philly by bike" gives links to some routes
and cue sheets to others. My advice is to approach Philly from the West
rather than trying for a direct assault from the South. It may mean more
miles, but they will be pretty ones.

Happy riding,

Mike Tordoff

07-02-2004, 06:46 AM

"Kaz" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:127e6134.0406300832.14cd4aa3@posting.google.c om...
> Hiya everyone.
>
> A friend and I are trying to plan a bike trip from DC to Philadelphia,
> and we're having a little bit of trouble trying to figure out a
> bike-friendly route. Obviously we would like to stay off of US-1...
>
>
> I've got a philadelphia bike map that can get me into the city proper
> from the airport on bike-friendly trails. I also know DC well enough
> that getting out of the city won't be a proble. But it's that looong
> stretch in between that is currently leaving us stumped.
>
> Can anyone suggest a route, or ideas, or web/book/people resources to
> help us plan our trip?
>
> (By the way, either road biking or off-road biking is OK. We'll
> happily do trail rides all the way, or road stuff, or even mix it up a
> bit if we've got to.)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sincerely,
> Eric

Take a look at my web site at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. The
page on "Getting in and out of Philly by bike" gives links to some routes
and cue sheets to others. My advice is to approach Philly from the West
rather than trying for a direct assault from the South. It may mean more
miles, but they will be pretty ones.

Happy riding,

Mike Tordoff

07-02-2004, 06:46 AM

"Kaz" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:127e6134.0406300832.14cd4aa3@posting.google.c om...
> Hiya everyone.
>
> A friend and I are trying to plan a bike trip from DC to Philadelphia,
> and we're having a little bit of trouble trying to figure out a
> bike-friendly route. Obviously we would like to stay off of US-1...
>
>
> I've got a philadelphia bike map that can get me into the city proper
> from the airport on bike-friendly trails. I also know DC well enough
> that getting out of the city won't be a proble. But it's that looong
> stretch in between that is currently leaving us stumped.
>
> Can anyone suggest a route, or ideas, or web/book/people resources to
> help us plan our trip?
>
> (By the way, either road biking or off-road biking is OK. We'll
> happily do trail rides all the way, or road stuff, or even mix it up a
> bit if we've got to.)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sincerely,
> Eric

Take a look at my web site at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. The
page on "Getting in and out of Philly by bike" gives links to some routes
and cue sheets to others. My advice is to approach Philly from the West
rather than trying for a direct assault from the South. It may mean more
miles, but they will be pretty ones.

Happy riding,

Mike Tordoff