Cyclists race the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad up the Great Allegheny Passage from Cumberland to Frostburg, about 15 miles and roughly 1,700 feet of climbing. Riders start in groups every ten minutes beginning at 8 a.m. from the Western Maryland Railway Station at Canal Place. The train departs at 11:30 a.m.

Ride solo or as a team of up to six. Anyone who beats the train’s climb time wins an engraved railroad spike, and every rider gets a shirt. The field is capped at 150 and registration closes Monday, September 21, at 9 p.m.

Mountain Maryland Trails organizes the event. Proceeds go to maintenance and new development on the Maryland portion of the GAP. Register at bikereg.com/3m-bike-challenge(opens in new tab), details at gaptrail.org/event/3m-challenge.