Originally Posted by
biknbrian
My current plan is to rent a car for a one way trip to Cumberland. If I can find a willing host I may stay there the night before the ride.
Camp at the YMCA in Cumberland.
Originally Posted by
biknbrian
Also, I had been thinking that I wanted to buy a touring bike, but my commuting bike should be well suited to the type of ride I’m planning. So rather than buying another bike I’ll focus my effort on getting prepared for this ride.
The bike you have is well-suited for the trip.
It's (somewhat) easier going from Pittsburgh to Cumberland.