Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

Sat, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM EST

***Date Change*** Medium(-) Level: Veteran's Day Monument Ride

Crystal City Parking, 2231 Crystal Dr, (corner of 23rd St.S. and Crystal Drive next to Starbucks), Arlington, va, US

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Veteran's Day Monument Ride
• START LOC: 2231 Crystal Dr. Arlington, VA 22202
  (Crystal City Shops Parking Garage - Right next to Starbucks)
• START PARKING PIC:
  https://nationallanding.org/parking/2231-crystal-drive
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/VZcSm1gjjMtXB7WW6
• START PARKING: Free after 4pm and Weekends/Holidays
• ARRIVAL: 11:00am
• SPEECH: 11:15am
• ROLLING: 11:30am
• LEVEL: Medium(-) (some street riding)
• PACE: 12-14mph
• DISTANCE: ~14 miles
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Bike Lanes
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_VETERANS_DAY_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48895956

NOTES:
Order of Visitation - A whirlwind tour schedule is as follows:

1. COAST GUARD/ALL SAILORS - Merchant Marine Memorial
2. VETERANS - The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
3. NAVY - Navy Memorial /
   Grand Army of the Republic Veterans' Memorial
4. VETERANS - A Soldier’s Journey sculpture @ World War I Memorial
5. VETERANS - Women In Military Service For America Memorial
6. MARINE - Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
7. AIR FORCE / 9-11 Memorial
   (Air Force Memorial is not bicycle accessible but we can see it from 9-11)

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents the CBG Veteran's Day Monument Ride.

We start our ride at the Crystal City Shops Parking Garage (2231 Crystal Dr.) and then head off to see a number of monuments throughout the afternoon.

Please give yourself extra time to find parking and be at the meetup on time. Please pump up your tires before the coming to the park and pack a snack if you think you’ll need it.

We will make our way around to all kinds of memorials on the mall.

1. COAST GUARD/ALL SAILORS - Merchant Marine Memorial
2. VETERANS - The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
3. NAVY - Navy Memorial /
   Grand Army of the Republic Veterans' Memorial
4. VETERANS - A Soldier’s Journey sculpture @ World War I Memorial
5. VETERANS - Women In Military Service For America Memorial
6. MARINE - Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
7. AIR FORCE - 9-11 Memorial
   (Air Force Memorial is not bicycle accessible but we can see it from 9-11)

This is a RAMBLE and the route may be slightly adjusted as/if needed and deemed by the mood of the group.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Crystal City Shops Parking
2231 Crystal Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202
(Parking Garage right next to Starbucks)
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/VZcSm1gjjMtXB7WW6
PARKING PICTURE: https://nationallanding.org/parking/2231-crystal-drive

• Weekends/Holidays - Free.
• Please give yourself extra time to find parking and be at the meetup on time.

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The Ride after the Ride:
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* TBD *
This is always a challenge, we will find a place to eat that's open and able to accomodate us.

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Ride Level Chart
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NoVA CBG tries to accommodate all levels of cyclists by offering different types/levels of rides. We just ask that you come to the ride that suits your current riding ability the best.

• Introductory Level: If you haven't ridden a bike in a number of years (or are uncertain of your abilities on a bicycle).
• Beginner Level: You can ride for 10+ miles at a pace of 10+ to 12+ mph with potentially minor hills involved.
• Medium Level: You can ride for 20+ miles at a pace of 13+ to 15+ mph with potentially moderate hills involved.
• Advanced Level: You can ride for 20++ miles at a pace of 15+ mph with potentially major hills involved.

Both Medium and Advanced Levels might require handling various challenges such as reading cue sheets, using a Garmin or navigation app, night riding, out of town travel, or any other odd cycling situations.

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The Fine Print:
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An RSVP of 'YES' is your digital signature and means you have read and understood MEETUP.com's:

• "Terms of Service : Section 6. Release" found at https://www.meetup.com/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/
• NoVA CBG's "COVID Policy" found @ http://bit.ly/2021_NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY

Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. All riders ride at their own risk and with the understanding that cycling is an inherently dangerous activity. When coming to the meetup you do so voluntarily and are ready and able to participate in the ride as described under the conditions of the day. Be on time for the "pre-ride" preparation. If you do not attend the pre-ride preparation you will not be allowed to participate on the ride. There are NO exceptions to the above.

Tue, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM EST

Medium Level: The Koffee Klatch Ride: 2 Cemeteries & Gustaves

Bluemont Park Tennis Courts, Bluemont Junction Trail, Arlington, VA, US

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The Ride: Summary
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THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!!!

• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride: 2 Cemeteries & Gustaves
• START LOC: Bluemont Park Tennis Parking Area, Manchester & Wilson, Arlington, VA
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9
• START PARKING: Tennis Courts Parking lot (restroom available)
• ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:10am

—> **you must be present for the speech or no ride for you!**

• ROLLING: 10:15am
• LEVEL: Medium(-)
• PACE: 11-13 mph (Social Pace)
• DISTANCE: 25.2 mi
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cyclepath
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE: CBG_KOFFEEK_GUSTAVE_2025
• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52680386

Notes:

• This ride is organized very "lean".
• Pump your tires on the morning of the ride, please.
• It is strongly suggested that you become a NoVA CBG RidewithGPS club member and download the route posted for each "Klatch".
• Loading the route onto your Garmin (or other Nav device) is also acceptable.
• NoVA CBG has a turn by turn RideWithGPS club account that's free. https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/

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The Ride: Detail
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Welcome to The Koffee Klatch! These rides are based off the Arlington Loop where we will visit different area coffee shops or bakeries for a cup and/or treat if desired but you don't have to drink or even like coffee to participate.

For Veterans' Day the ride is a 25.2 mile medium level ridden at a social pace (11-13 mph). We will ride a mix of trails and streets starting from the Bluemont Park Tennis Parking Area, swing by Arlington National Cemetery and afterwards we will ride down through Old Town stopping at the Alexandria National Cemetery. The stop for our "Koffee Klatch" will be at Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie (mile 18.1) in Del Ray. Back on the bikes we will head along the Mt Jefferson Greenway and Commonwealth Ave back to the 4MRT and the W&OD

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Ride Level Chart
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NoVA CBG tries to accommodate all levels of cyclists by offering different types/levels of rides. We just ask that you come to the ride that suits your current riding ability the best.

• Introductory Level: If you haven't ridden a bike in a number of years (or are uncertain of your abilities on a bicycle).
• Beginner Level: You can ride for 10+ miles at a pace of 10+ to 12+ mph with potentially minor hills involved.
• Medium Level: You can ride for 20+ miles at a pace of 13+ to 15+ mph with potentially moderate hills involved.
• Advanced Level: You can ride for 20++ miles at a pace of 15+ mph with potentially major hills involved.

Both Medium and Advanced Levels might require handling various challenges such as reading cue sheets, using a Garmin or navigation app, night riding, out of town travel, or any other odd cycling situations.

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The Fine Print:
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An RSVP of 'YES' is your digital signature and means you have read and understood MEETUP.com's:

• "Terms of Service : Section 6. Release" found at https://www.meetup.com/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/
• NoVA CBG's "COVID Policy" found @ http://bit.ly/2021_NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY

Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. All riders ride at their own risk and with the understanding that cycling is an inherently dangerous activity. When coming to the meetup you do so voluntarily and are ready and able to participate in the ride as described under the conditions of the day. Be on time for the "pre-ride" preparation. If you do not attend the pre-ride preparation you will not be allowed to participate on the ride. There are NO exceptions to the above.

Thu, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM EST

Medium(+) Level: CBGs Thanksgiving Frozen Turkey Trek NEW ROUTES! (25 or 35mi)

Columbia Island Marina, Washington, DC, US

Let's burn off some of those Thanksgiving calories BEFORE we eat them and we've got new routes for ya this year!!!

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Thanksgiving Frozen Turkey Trek
• START LOC: Columbia Island Marina George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22202
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/gcQe4oH6rWN7Lqy9A
• MEETING POINT: In front of the Restrooms in the parking lot
• ARRIVAL: 9:00 am
• SPEECH: 9:15 am
• ROLLING: 9:30 am (or immediately after the speech, whichever comes first)
• LEVEL: Medium(+)
• PACE: 13-15 mph
• DISTANCE: 25 miles OR 35 miles
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle Tracks
• RIDEWITHGPS:
• CBG_FROZ_TURK_25_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53217785
• CBG_FROZ_TURK_35_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53217740

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The Ride: Detail
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Enjoy a mostly flat, Thanksgiving Day ride with your CBG friends. This ride includes the option of a shorter ride (25 miles/approximately a noon finish) for those who have to get home to cook, AND a longer ride (35 miles/approximately 1:30 pm finish) for those who have more time to spare.

We'll depart Columbia Island and head into DC where we'll be on a mix of bike trails, cycle tracks, and streets. We'll pass by the Wharf and take the Frederick Douglass Bridge over the Anacostia and hop on the Anacostia River Trail (ART). We’ll take the ART up to Bladensburg Waterfront Park and regroup at mile 12.5 where there are bathrooms and water fountains.

At that point, those that prefer the 25 mile ride will head south, cross the Benning Road Bridge, ride pass the old RFK Stadium, and pedal for home. Those that prefer the 35 mile ride will head north to Lake Artemesia for a loop before turning around and heading back to Columbia Island.

This is a Medium (+) ride due to the distance and street riding, but it will be a lot of fun and a great way to kick off Thanksgiving morning.

We hope you'll bundle up, grab your bike, and come join us!

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Columbia Island Marina
George Washington Memorial Pkwy
Arlington, VA 22202
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/gcQe4oH6rWN7Lqy9A
PARKING: Near the restroom building.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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None. Go home and eat some turkey.
🦃😋🙂

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Ride Level Chart
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NoVA CBG tries to accommodate all levels of cyclists by offering different types/levels of rides. We just ask that you come to the ride that suits your current riding ability the best.

• Introductory Level: If you haven't ridden a bike in a number of years (or are uncertain of your abilities on a bicycle).
• Beginner Level: You can ride for 10+ miles at a pace of 10+ to 12+ mph with potentially minor hills involved.
• Medium Level: You can ride for 20+ miles at a pace of 13+ to 15+ mph with potentially moderate hills involved.
• Advanced Level: You can ride for 20++ miles at a pace of 15+ mph with potentially major hills involved.

Both Medium and Advanced Levels might require handling various challenges such as reading cue sheets, using a Garmin or navigation app, night riding, out of town travel, or any other odd cycling situations.

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The Fine Print:
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An RSVP of 'YES' is your digital signature and means you have read and understood MEETUP.com's:

• "Terms of Service : Section 6. Release" found at https://www.meetup.com/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/
• NoVA CBG's "COVID Policy" found @ http://bit.ly/2021_NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY

Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. All riders ride at their own risk and with the understanding that cycling is an inherently dangerous activity. When coming to the meetup you do so voluntarily and are ready and able to participate in the ride as described under the conditions of the day. Be on time for the "pre-ride" preparation. If you do not attend the pre-ride preparation you will not be allowed to participate on the ride. There are NO exceptions to the above.

Sun, Jan 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM EST

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NoVA CBG RideWithGPS Club Account: How To Get Yours

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Greetings CBG'ers,

NoVA CBG will traditionally post a RideWithGPS route (sometimes multiple) for any ride we currently have on our schedule for you to use during the actual ride. These routes are great since they will give you turn by turn directions.

If you are using a Bike Navigation Computer (Garmin, Wahoo, Etc..) you simply download the file format you want from the RideWithGPS route link posted for that meetup and load it accordingly for your bike computer. This will give you your turn by turn directions.

If you have the RideWithGPS app loaded on your phone and are a NoVA CBG RideWithGPS club member (one of your $10 club membership benefits) you also can get turn by turn directions.

Below is how you become a NoVA CBG RideWithGPS club member.

Step 1:
Be a card carrying, dues paying, member of NoVA CBG.

Step 2:
Load the RideWithGPS App on your phone and have your own free RideWithGPS account.

Step 3:
Join the NoVA CBG RideWithGPS Club Account by following this link:
https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/3166-nova-cbg
Click "Apply to Join" and then sign in using YOUR free RideWithGPS account username/password.

*** NOTE: If you follow the above link and don't see the "Apply to Join" button ... make sure you are opening the link in a BROWSER window (even on your phone) and that it doesn't open by default in the RideWithGPS app. ***

Step 4:
Gary (ME) from NoVA CBG has to approve your account so please RSVP to this meetup once you've done steps 1 & 2 above. That will allow me to cross reference and approve your NoVA CBG RideWithGPS Club Account.

Step 5:
Download the NoVA CBG RideWithGPS route you want to use and go have fun on the ride we have posted.

As always, Stay Casual!!

Thanks
Gary Wolanske
gary@novacbg.org
703-568-1550 (cell/text)