Hello everyone!

3 friends and I are planning on riding the GAP from Cumberland MD to Pittsburgh PA and I'm trying to figure out a few logistics. The initial plan is to rent a minivan from State College to Cumberland and fit all 4 of us with our bikes inside the van. We plan on removing the front wheels, putting the 3rd row flat/level with the floor and load them in standing up next to one another. Once we get to pittsburgh, it will be the same plan from Pitt to State College.

Has anyone done this before? Any tips or different thoughts how to make this happen? I'd rather avoid the Amtrak.

Thanks!