Linda McGrane is a former 3-term President of the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia. Born, raised, and educated in Philadelphia, PA, she has been an occupational therapist & gerontologist. She began “serious” cycling in her pre-teen years, to keep her Dad company on bike
rides. She's been a long-time member, volunteer, officer, and ride/event leader for several bicycle clubs in the Greater Philadelphia area. Her company, BTL, Bicycle Tours by Linday offers her services as Leader and Organizer of popular 3-day weekend events (including Gettysburg in the fall) since 2000. Roy Fishman puts together weekend trips regularly to her rides in spring and fall. Sign up for the upcoming one in October
at this link.
Here is a detailed descsription of the Gettysbur Ride:
Gettysburg Fall Cycling Weekend
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 to Sunday, Oct 26, 2025, Gettysburg, PA
All-inclusive, 3-day/2-night (Friday-Sunday) package of recreational cycling in and around scenic and historic
Gettysburg, PA, in the blazing autumn colors.
This event is in partnership with the non-profit National 9/11 Memorial Trail Alliance (911trail.org), whose
mission is to build & maintain a network of inter-connecting trails which link all of our 9/11 memorial sites in
NY, NJ, PA, DC, MD, and VA.
[The National 9/11 Memorial Trail is offering an optional 6-day Gettysburg Loop Tour from Thursday, October
23 to Tuesday, October 28, with the 3-day Gettysburg Weekend in the middle. Details on the 6-day Gettysburg
Loop Tour are available here: https://www.911trail.org/gettysburg-loop-tour.html]
The 3-Day Gettysburg Weekend Package includes:
Friday and Saturday nights at the Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center in Gettysburg; AND....
Friday and Saturday dinners;
Saturday and Sunday full, hot breakfasts;
Sandwiches, snacks, water, Gatorade to take with you on your rides;
Scenic, bike-friendly routes for a wide range of distances, from 10-15 miles to 75-80+;
Tours of the Battlefield;
ridewithgps.com route links and cue sheets/maps;
Group rides with Leaders, for a wide variety of speeds and distances;
Parties on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday;
SAG and mechanical support;
Smoothies and beverages made fresh on the Blender Bike;
Live music and more! Plenty of fun activities and attractions for non-cyclist companions;
COST: $340/person, double occupancy. (“Friends & Family” Discount for participants of past Bike Tours
by Linda weekends ($330/person, double occupancy.)
GROUP DISCOUNT available for groups of 7 or more friends
Questions? Please contact Linda, at 267-251-7862, or, biketoursbylinda@yahoo.com
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