This is a great program. Very challenging as the 8 mph average speed listed in the brochure was exceeded by more of an 11 to 12 average speed. It pushed me and that was good. Highly recommend if you love cycling as the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is lovely in the fall and is a great asset to this area.

I took part in this program in Sept 09 with a friend, and this time my husband and I joined the fun. It was definitely worth doing for a second time! The staff at the conference center are exceedingly helpful, organized, and pleasant. The accommodations are not fancy but very comfortable and clean. It is also nice to have a sitting area and small kitchen facility in the same building as the sleeping rooms. The food was adequate and better than when I was there before. The lunches, delivered to us at a midway point on the day's ride, were exceptional! We had two marvelous guides who rode with our group, one at the lead and one following behind. We were basically able to ride at our own pace, and the leaders accommodated a lot of variance in riders' speeds. In addition, the bus met us at least 3 times each day, and participants could choose to ride in the bus for a portion of the day. The scenery is beautiful and the trail includes several tunnels and bridges. As with all Road Scholar trips, getting to know the other participants is the best part of the program! If you would like more information, please email me at emknesper@gmail.com. I have posted a few of the trip pictures (together with pictures from other RS/EH trips that we have done) at http://eknesper.kodakgallery.com/