About us
Become a member of the FREE RideWithGPS E-bike Lovers Club. https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/, support E-bike Lovers, and enjoy the largest and most exclusive repository of curated trails designed for e-bikers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
WHY? Because we don't have biking leads. You follow the ride in the GPS app to avoid getting lost and being dependent on someone else.
Ebike Lovers on BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57279844
Want to be an e-bike star? Check out the upcoming documentary: https://ebikedocumentary.com
IMPORTANT: We don't have bike leads or trip coordinators. We strictly organize self-guided e-biking events. We don't have biking leaders, as E-bike Lovers is based on the philosophy that we are all leaders, responsible for our happiness and well-being.
About
Get on your electric bicycle - E-bike and join others in exploring the DC metropolitan area. We use our electric bicycles between 15-25 miles (sometimes longer) in DC, Virginia, and Maryland. We normally start from Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park, Fletcher's Cove, Haines Point, or another park in the District. We also e-bike outside the District on longer trails within an hour's drive from DC.
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Easy going
This is an easy-going group and we are not training for the Olympics. We use our electric bicycles to bike around 12 mph and enjoy navigating the hillsides with our modern marvels of transport technology. The group is a great way to share your experience with an electric bicycle - E-bike.
Everyone is welcome, including riders on non-assisted bikes.
Plan 2-3 hours for each trip. You can stop at any time and return home. There is no requirement to finish the trip. We participate in the trips to have fun, to be outdoors, to get exercise, and to meet other wonderful people.
Normally, participants will wait at some points of interest to allow slower riders to catch up, although this cannot be guaranteed. On nice weather days, riders normally plan for lunch halfway through the trip. This is another great opportunity for riders to catch up with the group.
A great opportunity to learn more about E-bikes
Learn more about electric bicycles - E-bikes from those who actually use them daily or weekly. What is their experience? What to avoid when you are in the market for an(other) electric bicycle - E-bike? How to manage batteries? How to integrate your electric bicycle - E-bike with navigation systems? How to secure your electric bicycle - E-bike with locks and register it online? These are just some of the questions you may ask other members while we peddle with electric bicycles - E-bikes.
I have no Electric Bicycle - E-bike. Am I welcome to join this group?
Absolutely. Everyone is welcome, even if you do not ride an electric Bicycle - E-bike.
Weather and cancellation
There is never a bad biking day, there are only bad biking clothes. We plan to bike year-round, also in the winter (but within reason). With the right clothing and protective gear, this can be a great experience.
What you need to know
We always follow traffic rules and stop for stop signs. Safety and fun first.
We will use biking lanes (class I permissible) as much as possible, but will frequently ride on roads with other traffic. You need to feel comfortable doing this.
You join this Meetup group at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for your own safety.
You cannot sell merchandise or engage in any commercial activity during events and through our online platforms, including MeetUp and Facebook unless E-bike Lovers authorizes this. You cannot contact other members to solicit merchandise of any kind using any of our systems. If you do so, as some have done, your membership will be revoked.
SUPER IMPORTANT: See https://ebikelovers.com/code-of-conduct-ebike-lovers/
Photos
If you post photos on our Meetup page, you give us permission to use them in any E-bike Lovers' related publications and the rest.
Website
www.ebikelovers.com
Costs
Participation is free. If we organize extracurricular activities, we will inform you of any costs involved.
Become a member of the RideWithGPS E-bike Lovers Club. More information about club benefits and using our curated GPS files is available here: https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER NATHAN MERRIS, GREGORY MAASSEN, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
E-bike Lovers is an activity of Wandel Guides LLC.
Upcoming events
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Mount Vernon and George Washington's Distillery with E-Bike Lovers
Jones Point Park, Jones Point Drive, Alexandria, VA, UShttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/38246294
26.5 miles. Toilets in the beginning, middle, and the end of the trail.Lunch stop: The George Washington Distillery at 12.5 miles into the ride.
This trail is just over 25 miles and follows the less-traveled section of the Mount Vernon Trail. Please note that we will not visit Mount Vernon. You can visit this wonderful place after the e-bike ride.
We will stop at Jones Point's Light House, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Mount Vernon, and the Distillery. It is a day fully packed with e-biking adventures.
NOTE: You must be comfortable cycling in traffic on some parts of the route. Alternatively, you can cycle back from Mount Vernon on the Mount Vernon Trail.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
More information about using GPS files:
https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.
REMEMBER: This is a self-guided event. Remember that this event empowers each participant to take the lead, as there are no designated bike leaders within E-bike Lovers. We all embrace the role of leaders in this self-guided experience.
About the Jones Point Lighthouse
The Jones Point Lighthouse is one of the last riverine lighthouses in the country and the only one still standing in the Chesapeake Bay area. Today it is the focal point of Jones Point Park and a clue to the area's history as a busy commercial center and naval base.
https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/historyculture/jonespointlighthouse.htm
About the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Potomac River between the independent city of Alexandria, Virginia, and Oxon Hill in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The bridge is named for the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924), a native of Staunton, Virginia. While he was President, Wilson reportedly spent an average of two hours a day riding in his automobile to relax or to "loosen his mind from the problems before him." President Wilson was an advocate of automobile and highway improvements in the United States. In 1916, he said, "My interest in good roads is...to bind communities together and open their intercourse so that it will flow with absolute freedom and facility".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson_Bridge
About George Washington's Distillery
In 1799, George Washington's distillery produced nearly 11,000 gallons, making it one of the largest whiskey distilleries in America.
Today, a faithfully reconstructed working distillery produces small-batch spirits on-site and is open to visitors from April - October.
https://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery-gristmill/
About Mount Vernon
The Mansion at George Washington's Mount Vernon is one of the most iconic 18th-century homes in America. In 1734, when George Washington was only two years old, his father had built the core of what became Washington's Mansion. The Mansion is ten times the size of the average home in colonial Virginia.
https://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/the-mansion/ten-facts-about-the-mansion/
The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up.
Our bikes will always be in our sight. No additional locks are required to keep your bike safe on this trip.
For the E-bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-bike lovers, spread the word, and let's have fun.
As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
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WB&A Trail: Odenton to Lanham with E-Bike Lovers
Odenton Elementary School, 1290 Odenton Rd, Odenton, MD, UShttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/55870463
25.9 miles. Toilets throughout the ride. Lunch spot @ 14 miles.Thanks to Keryn and Muddasar of MD Rail Trail Biking Club for introducing us to this ride on the WB&A Trail.
Not to be confused with the B&A trail, the WB&A Trail (Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis) Trail was originally a rail line and a relatively straight shot from Odenton down to Bowie. It has existed as two unconnected trails, until the bridge over the Patuxent got completed in May 2025. It features fields, bridges, and two corrugated iron tunnels. And it passes through these towns: Lanham, Glenn Dale, Bowie, Piney Orchard, and Odenton.
The trail is split into the NE portion in Anne Arundel County (~5.6 miles long) and the SW portion in Prince George's County (~7 miles long) making it a total of about 12.5 miles long one way due to switchbacks approaching the bridge. Total elevation is +/-1054 ft.
The trail goes through a mix of landscapes, but overall, it has trees on both sides most of the way. The fun parts are going through two corrugated iron tunnels, over two bridges, and through a boardwalk section that goes over a marshy area.
We will ride to the trail end, turn around, and stop for a picnic lunch at approximately mile 14 on the ride back. (We will pass the lunch stop on the ride out. Feel free to stop then.)
For after ride food and drink, try The Hideaway, 1439 Odenton Rd, which has outdoor picnic tables and a large parking lot in the back. You can ride there or drive and it’s easy to see bikes from inside or outside. There are more food options on the other side of the Odenton Marc station.
Bring plenty of water and snacks or lunch. The group stops a few times (certainly before tricky turns) for slower riders to catch up.
Please charge your battery, pump your tires, and check your brakes. The ride is on paved trail and asphalt roads, but there are a few hilly segments.
We highly recommend that you download the Ride With GPS route map to maintain your independence.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55870463
For the E-Bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-Bike lovers spread the word, and let’s have fun!
As usual, analog bike riders are most welcome.
Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers
The Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbNMore information about using GPS files:
https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/Your reservation for this event is your affirmation of your agreement with the terms of the Disclaimer below.
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, RICHARD CAMER, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
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Peak Blooming: Hains Point, National Arboretum, and Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Haines Point, 1100 Ohio Drive, Washington, DC, USThe picnic is in the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens after 12.5 miles. When you arrive at the gardens (after the short dirt access road), walk your e-bike into the park. Pass the toilets and the visitors center (on your left) and go straight to the picnic area.
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is a one-of-a-kind destination within Anacostia Park and it is a hidden gem in Washington, DC. The summer lotus and lily blossoms are a “must see” during their peak blooming period in July, not unlike viewing the cherry blossoms in the spring.
The picnic is 12.5 miles into the trail at the aquatic gardens for the short and longer version of the trail. We have two versions:
DC Trail 7A - E-biking from Hains Point to the Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens and National Arboretum - 33.4 miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46889229DC Trail 7B - Shorter - E-biking from Hains Point to the Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens - 25.2 miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46907025Toilets are at the beginning, middle, and end of the trail
This new route design takes advantage of new cycling routes in DC. Please delete any old version.
FYI: Membership of the Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs. Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
You will have access to over 2,500 miles of curated e-bike routes. With free membership, we hope everyone will download trails before we e-bike.
This is the link to the EBL Ride With GPS page: https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/6746-e-bike-lovers
To avoid the crowds, we will park at the most south-eastern parking lot all the way at the end (not at the golf course) on Hains Point.
From Hains Point, we will be biking to the Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens and the National Arboretum. The entire trip will be some 24 miles to the Aquatic Gardens. If you continue to the National Arboretum, you add a maximum of 8 miles to the trip (depending on how far you bike inside the Arboretum).
Please bring some snacks, lunch and plenty of water. Our bikes will be always in our sight. No additional locks are required to keep your bike safe on this trip.
For the E-bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-bike lovers, spread the word and let's have fun.
Please only RSVP if you are coming, so we know how many E-bike Lovers will participate. We enjoy a nearly 100% RSVP success rate. Thank you so much for your help!
As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.
Further reading:
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens:
https://www.nps.gov/keaq/planyourvisit/conditions.htmNational Arboretum:
https://www.usna.usda.gov/DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, RICHARD CAMER, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
13 attendees
W&OD Trail: Arlington to Vienna (with Herndon option) -- E-bike Lovers
Bluemont, 325 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA, UShttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/43436538
17.2 miles to Vienna. 34 miles if you extend your ride to Herndon. Bathrooms at beginning, middle, and end. Lunch stop at either destination.
We leave from the Bluemount Park parking lot. Listed at right is the address of a nearby house, which will get you to us. It’s just a minute after you cross route 50.
For this weekend romp, we offer you a relaxed ride from Arlington to Vienna and back again (17.2 miles) along the W&OD trail. Have more time and energy? Continue on the W&OD to Reston or Herndon, 34.5 miles round trip.
Either ride is a straight shot on the W&OD requiring minimal navigation. (You should stay alert for 1 or two funky turns, however.)
If you take the shorter ride, we'll stop at the Vienna Red Caboose for our usual brown bag picnic/snack. Vienna also offers numerous dining options, including the Caboose Tavern, right off the trail.
https://caboosebrewing.com/restaurant-brewpub-vienna-va/
Riding out to the historic town of Herndon? Stop at the Herndon Caboose, and have lunch or a snack. You can also check out the Green Lizard Cycling & Coffee shop, or grab something at the bakery, or the pizzeria in town.
https://www.greenlizardcycling.com/
One optional stop, which is very popular with E-Bike Lovers, is a detour to Southblock, a smoothie and acai bowl joint off Maple Ave in Vienna.
https://south-block-juice-co.speedetab.com/venues/2398
Please charge your batteries. The ride is mostly flat, but there are a few hills along the way.
Bring snacks, lunch, and plenty of water. Check weather and dress appropriately. Consider bringing a lock if you plan to visit a shop or restaurant.
As always, this event is self-directed. Consider downloading the Ride with GPS route and app to maintain your independence. The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up. The distance will be 17 miles or longer/shorter any time you are fully satisfied with biking for the day.
Please be careful on the road crossings since there are several small ones and a few busier ones. Gallows Road, for example, can be busy but it does have a traffic light to help you cross.
For the E-Bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-Bike lovers spread the word, and let’s have fun! As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome
Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers
Membership of the Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club is now free as www.ebikelovers.com is generating sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbNMore information about using GPS files: https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, RICHARD CAMER, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.See for full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
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