DMVCR Cycling Meetup

2026 Armed Forces Cycling Classic

Sat, May 30 · 7:00 AM EDT

Location not specified yet

Our DMV Caribbean Ridazz Tent will be located at the corner of Independence Ave SW and 3rd Street SW

2026 AFCC Challenge Ride · Ride with GPS

Gold Medal 5+ laps
5 laps = 62.5 miles; Ave Speed is 21 mph

Silver Medal 3-4 laps
3 laps = 37.5 miles; Ave Speed is 12.5 mph

Bronze Medal 2 laps
2 lap = 26 miles; Ave Speed is 9 mph

The Armed Forces Cycling Classic Challenge Ride is an amateur ride, open to cyclists of all abilities. The ride will take place on Saturday, May 30th, on a 20KM (12.5 mile) course, closed to traffic, starts and finishes in front of the Capitol, then heads into Arlington, traveling past the Pentagon, up to Roslyn, and back. The official start is at 7:00 am and all riders must be off the course by 10:00 am.

With the extended length, 5 laps will be required to obtain a gold medal, 3 for a silver, and two for a bronze.

Riders can participate as a General Registrants or as a member of a Corporate Challenge Team. Also, consider fundraising for TAPS, our official beneficiary! 100% of the proceeds raised from TEAM TAPS will benefit this wonderful organization!

The Pride Ride category will return again. This category will start along with the Corporate Challenge at 7am.

Ride Start:
Corporate Challenge riders will line up in a designated lane, with General Registrants lining up in a separate lane.
Remember, you will be able to begin your ride starting anytime between 7 am and 9:30 am. The course will close promptly 3 hours after the final White staging area participants begin after passing the start/finish line (approximately 10:00 am).
Upon completion of your laps, please follow the course exit signs to receive your finishers medal.

Age:
Participants must have reached the age of 10 on or before May 31, 2025.
Awards:
All finishers receive a medal! Riders that complete 5 or more laps receive Gold, riders that complete 3 to 4 laps will receive Silver, and riders that complete 2 laps will receive Bronze.
NOTE: Where to Pick Up Your Medals: EXIT JUST PAST TURN ONE, FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO THE MEDAL PICK-UP TABLES NEXT TO THE EXPO.

AVS & Friends - 6th Annual Juneteenth & Fathers Day Ride

Sat, Jun 20 · 8:15 AM EDT

Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD, US

AVS & Friends partner with the City of Bowie for our 6th Annual Cycling Event:
Juneteenth & Fathers Day Ride

When: June 20th, 2026
Meetup Beginning at: 815am
Rollout: 9:00am
Where: Allen Pond/Mitchellville Fields
Routes will be updated shortly. 2 Routes available and joining us as ride marshals will be the City of Bowie, Chief of Police Dwayne Preston and our partners John Hartsfield (DAT FWP Crew) & DJ Battle

SAG INFORMATION:
This IS a SAG supported Ride.
Please bring $7 exact change or CashApp $ZOAROO.
The SAG phone numbers will be given at the pre-ride briefing.

Why do we have SAG?
Zoaroo SAG will help you ride on or get you and your bikes back to your vehicles in case you have mechanical problems; medical issues; feeling fatigued, or if you biked off more than you can do.
Zoaroo also comes along the route with us cautioning motorists to beware of cyclists.

Please contact Sean Wynn for additional information:
**email: avscyclingdmv@gmail.com**
Phone: 202-246-4609

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1. **Bicyclists who participate on any AVS hosted or partner supported rides are required to wear a properly fastened helmet.
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2. **Bicyclists may not ride more than two (2) abreast and may not impede traffic.
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3. Bicyclists must come to a complete stop at all stop signs and traffic lights displaying a red signal.

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4. Bicyclists are expected to ride with repair equipment in the event for flat tire, etc.

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7. Bicyclists should bring adequate nutrition to include enough hydration and snacks.
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5. **At night, bicycles must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector or red light visible, both visible from 600 feet away.
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Disclaimer: Please note AVS is not responsible for any accidents, injuries and/or damages or any combination thereof, which may occur to you and/or your bike. If you decide to participate on the ride, it means that you have read, understood and agreed that you are riding at your own risk and you waive all claims against all other riders who participate or organize the group