Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail ride?

[rrbrickmason]

Anyone ride the C&O canal trail on a Q45? I've ridden the DC area sections with no problem. I am thinking about doing the trail up to Cumberland, but I understand that it is too rocky and rough for a recumbent? Anyone have experience with it? -Rob

 

[Mathew Fy]

Read this thread. Some posts from riders on a Q, Sofrider, and an S40

Planning to ride the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O (DC to Pittsburgh)

Hi, We are planning to ride the GAP and C&O in early June. I would appreciate connecting to anyone who has done so within the Cruzbike Tribe--suitable tires, best places to stop, etc. are all welcomed. Thanks in advance. It is likely my wife will drive SAG and meet me at various points of...

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[Tuloose]

My wife and I did the C&O and the GAP trail ride in 06 on our Rans recumbent tandem. This was a sagged camping ride with Adventure Cycling.
I believe we had 1.5" tires on our tandem and did just fine. There was a lady on an Easy Racers LWB who also had no problem. One young man on a Green speed trike said he had problems trying to avoid all the mud puddles on the C&O.
A Q45 should be a great bike for the C&O. Fenders would be recommended.

 

[rrbrickmason]

Thanks for your comments. Fenders sound necessary.