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These ten tips for biking Gettysburg are a reprint of an article that I wrote for John Bank’s Civil War Blog on October 26, 2018. Today, I am reposting the article, because Fall is an excellent time to bike Gettysburg, and this weekend promises unusually warm and sunny weather. I…
Would you like to look inside the newly released guidebook, Bicycling Gettysburg National Military Park ? (paid link) This article reproduces the Gettysburg State Monuments sample chapter. I think you will find that the guidebook is unique in that it combines and integrates history, art, photography, cartography, and human interest…
Auto tour books for bicycling? A U.S. Civil War battlefield visitor can choose from among many excellent touring books on the market. But how many books are designed for the unique needs and advantages of a bicyclist? Almost none. As of this writing, I am aware of only one guidebook…
Gettysburg bicycling tips… Tip 1. Decide whether you want to ride on your own or with a tour guide. GettysBike Tours is a small business located in the Bus/RV Lot of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. They offer tours led by Licensed Battlefield Guides. With a…
When John Banks invited me to write an article for John Banks’ Civil War Blog, I jumped at the chance to share my “10 Gettysburg cycling tips for adventurous learners.” It was published on October 26. I hope that you enjoy it. (If you are not familiar with John’s colorful and well-written…
Recently, Civil War Cycling announced the availability of PDF maps for biking the Gettysburg battlefield. [Update: Paperback guidebook, Bicycling Gettysburg National Military Park in 2019; and Maps to Bike Gettysburg (mini-book series) in 2021]. Today, this blog post asks the question, so what?! What’s the big deal? You may be wondering…
On a bicycle, you can feel the battlefield advantage of making it to high ground. I had that experience on a bike ride to the Gettysburg Eternal Light Peace Memorial. In the spirit of sharing what it is like to pedal up to Oak Hill, I posted my GoPro video…
Looking for an Antietam biking tip? How about six. Here are six tips for planning a bicycling trip to Antietam National Battlefield: Antietam Biking Tip #1 Know your touring options beyond the battlefield Antietam Biking Tip #1 is to research your options for visiting one or more other historic tourist…
If you want to bike Antietam National Battlefield, you must select a safe and historically interesting route. And if you are thinking about a bicycling excursion to Antietam National Battlefield from the Cheseapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath, you are likely to need even more planning help. How to Bike Antietam…