Join your friends as we bicycle on the CVRT

Friday, September 18, 2026

The completed Cumberland Valley Rail Trail starts in Shippensburg and continues past Newville, PA

We will hold our first group ride starting in Shippensburg for a few miles North on the Rail trail. This will be an out and back on the flat, gravel surface. Mileage will be based on comfort level.  Bathrooms will be in Shippensburg at the beginning and end of the ride.

A series of informational signs are also located along the trail. Six signs tell the important story of Cumberland Valley’s role in the Civil War and seven tell the important story of agricultural heritage in the Cumberland Valley.  Several pieces of public sculpture are located along the trail at Shippensburg Station.

Cost: Free

Must haves:

⇒your own personal bike

⇒personal water bottle

⇒helmet

⇒flat tire repair kit for YOUR tires

⇒closed toe shoes or bike shoes

We will be hauling the bikes in the Menno Haven Bus and passengers in the van

Departure times are as follows:  Renaissance at Chambers Pointe 8:30AM, Life Center 8:40AM, Northgate 8:50AM