OK Seems everybody says to leave the seat alone. Done! Handle bars left alone as well.
Bacciagalupe: C&O is 186 miles of flat (semi)pack dirt.
ks1g: Bell, Good point, especially since this is a weekend. I hate the damn things but they have their place.
buelito: I'm going it alone.
Bacciagalupe: Seatpost: might check out at lunch
I'll leave tonight, sleep at the trail head in my vanagon(hotel is $123.00!!), wake up and ride by 5ish. I'm psyched!! Thanks for the input. Trip report to follow, whether I make it or not. Charlie
PS I'm bring lots of butt butter!!