2026

Bible and Bike

October 1 - 4

Consider joining us October 1–4 for a shorter Bible & Bike Trip—featuring two days of biking, two half-days of travel, and no camping. This is a great opportunity for anyone who has wanted to try a biking trip without committing to a full week. We’ll be riding a beautiful 63-mile section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), widely considered one of America’s best bike trails. While Pennsylvania is known for its hills, this trail follows former railroad beds, making it nearly level with an average grade of less than 1%—perfect for riders of all experience levels. Each day will include time to grow in faith as well as miles on the trail. Our Bible time will feature personal prayer and Scripture reading in the morning, along with group discussion later in the day.

Basic Info: 

Who can go?

Anyone 14 years or older who can ride a bike 32 miles a day. 

When is the Trip?

Thursday, October 1, late afternoon (5:30 PM)— Sunday, October 4, late afternoon in Fall 2026

How do I Register? 

  1. Fill out the form below.

  2. Pay COH online or by mail. CLICK HERE to make a payment online to Community of Hope Church. If you would like to mail it, our address is: 1435 W. Royalton Rd. Broadview Heights, OH 44147.

  3. Book and pay for two nights for 10/1 & 10/3 at the Fairfield by Marriott Hotel in Cumberland, PA. CLICK HERE to make your hotel room reservations in Cumberland. (Reserve your rooms from the COH block of rooms.)

  4. The Deadline is September 1 to register with COH, pay in full to COH, and book and pay for your hotel rooms. 

    Please Note: This year, participants are responsible for reserving and paying for the two nights at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland directly. In addition, you will register and pay Community of Hope for the overnight stay in Meyersdale and for travel-related costs.

What is the itinerary?

  • Trip Itinerary

    Thursday, October 1
    Meet at 5:30 PM at COH. We will drive to Cumberland and stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland.

    Friday, October 2
    Breakfast at the hotel. Take the shuttle to Confluence, PA, then ride to Meyersdale, PA where we will stay overnight.

    Saturday, October 3
    Breakfast at Donges. Ride to Cumberland. Enjoy a late lunch in Cumberland, then stay again at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland.

    Sunday, October 4
    Gather for breakfast and worship at the hotel. Then drive back to Community of Hope.

Please Note:
Each participant is responsible for booking and paying for their own room for the nights of October 1 and October 3 at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland. These rooms are part of a reserved COH block and must be booked before September 1 to receive the special rate.

Lodging for the night of October 2 is included in your payment to COH and will be arranged for you.

What does it cost?

This year’s arrangements are a bit different. You will need to book your own hotel room in Cumberland for two nights—October 1 and October 3—and pay for those accommodations separately. Please make sure your reservation is completed by September 1. In addition, you will pay a fee to COH to cover travel expenses and lodging for the night of October 2 in Meyersdale, PA.

+ Cost paid to COH:

For this short ride, all Meals are on your own.

What will I need to bring?

You can find a comprehensive list of suggested items to pack here. We will go over specifics at our pre-departure meeting on May 31st and make sure to answer any questions you might have.

BIBLE & BIKE TRIP REGISTRATION FORM