3M Bike Challenge

About this race

Race Overview Date: September 26, 2026 Location: Canal Pl, Cumberland, MD Event: 3M Challenge (Muscle vs. Machine vs. Mountain) Website: http://www.BikeReg.com/3m-bike-challenge The Route Unique Trail: The Great Allegheny Passage between Cumberland and Frostburg features 15.6 miles of side-by-side bike trails and scenic trains. Challenge Route: The 3M Challenge will be a timed ride from the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR) Station in Cumberland, MD, to the western end of the train platform at the Frostburg, MD, Depot. Departure: Individuals and teams (up to 6 riders) will depart Cumberland every 5 minutes, starting at 9:00 AM, from the water spout on the Scenic Railway train platform at the train station at Canal Place. GPS Route: Track the route on Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38734043 Rider Information Team Size: A team can consist of 2 to 6 riders. Power Source: All competitive challenger bicycles must be 100% human (rider) powered. E-bikes are not permitted in the competitive categories. Minimum Donation: Each team must donate $250 to MMT: individual riders must donate $60. Participation Shirt: All participants will receive a Great Allegheny Passage 3M Race Shirt, but shirt availability is not guaranteed. About the Challenge Objective: The challenge aims to achieve a better climb time than the WMSR 1309 Steam Engine. Recognition: Individuals who beat the locomotive's climb time will receive recognition. Participation Gift: All participants will receive a Great Allegheny Passage 3M Race Shirt. Purpose of the Event Organization: Mountain Maryland T…