What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- E-biking the Indian Head Rail-to-Trail in Maryland101 Dr Mitchell Ln, Indian Head, MD
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36408543
28.2 miles. Picnic stop: Bensville Park (17.2 miles into the trail).Toilets in the beginning and end of the trail.
MD Trail 16 - Indian Head Rail-to-Trail - E-bike Lovers
28.2 miles, 400 ft elevation gain, very flat, asphalt only. 99% protected bike lanes.
Lunchstop: After reaching the trail's end, we return to the Indian Head Trail and have lunch at Bensville Park (17.2 miles into the trail). There are toilets at the beginning, middle, and lunch stop.
This is an easy, paved out-and-back ride on a well-maintained rail trail. The ride is flat and will be appropriate for any bike, and if 28.2 miles is farther than you like, feel free to turn around at any point!
We'll meet at 10:00 AM and wheels roll at 10:15.
What to bring:
Plenty of water and snacks or lunch to eat at the recommended lunch stop at about mile 17.2, on the way back, in Bensville Park.Our bikes will always be in our sight. No additional locks are required to keep your bike safe on this trip.
About the IHRT
The Indian Head Rail Trail is Charles County’s most exciting recreational trail. A generous gift through the Department of Interior’s Federal Lands to Parks Program, Charles County has completed converting this abandoned railroad corridor into a 13-mile bike trail. Connecting the Town of Indian Head to Route 301 in White Plains, the IHRT traverses approximately halfway across the County.Without a doubt, the IHRT is a unique opportunity to enjoy some of Southern Maryland’s most undeveloped natural areas.
Originally built in 1918 as a supply route for the Navy’s Indian Head Powder Factory, this elevated rail bed passes through the Mattawoman Creek stream valley. Cyclists, hikers, and nature enthusiasts will experience the surroundings of mature forests, natural wetlands, and occasional farmland. Wildlife abounds!
Visiting the IHRT is almost like stepping back in time.
https://www.charlescountymd.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/76/
Chapman State Park
The park is a public recreation and historic preservation area bordering the Potomac River in Charles County, Maryland. The state park preserves the mansion and grounds of Mount Aventine, the historic home of the Chapman family, who had significant ties to many of the Founding Fathers.Free Ride With GPS with 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/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbNFor 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.
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.
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 - E-biking in Potomac Village and Great Falls near Washington DCAvenel Local Park, Potomac, MD
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38008473
20.9 miles. The picnic break is at the Great Falls Overlook, 15.8 miles into the route. Bathrooms beginning, middle, and end.
Note: Wednesday Rides always meet at 10:30, and we bike at 10:45!
Join us for another Wednesday extravaganza! We will be e-biking from Avenel Local Park through Potomac Village and on to Great Falls and the C&O Towpath. The trail is around 21 miles and is in the plush and sometimes "over the top" residential area of Potomac Village, the location of "The Real Housewives of Potomac," a reality TV show.
Read more at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/potomac_a_suburb_on_steroids/3768
We will meet at the gazebo near the playgrounds in the parking lot.
The area is known for its abundance of mansions, pedicured lawns, and relatively quiet residential roads connecting the enclaves of the rich and famous.
The majority of the trail follows asphalt on rustic roads. The trail takes us past the renowned Glenstone Museum, heads toward Great Falls, and follows the C&O Canal Towpath for the last 6 miles on gravel.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/glenstone-the-art-museum-built-in-nature
Please charge your batteries, as we will be biking in some hilly terrain. "Analog" unassisted bikes always welcome.
Bring snacks, lunch and plenty of water. Check weather and dress appropriately.
Our lunch break will be at approximately 16 miles at the Great Falls Overlook Beach, adjacent to the Overlook. No locks are required. If you visit the overlook, a gracious E-Bike Lover member will mind the bikes at the "beach."
The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up. The distance will be 21 miles or shorter any time you are fully satisfied with biking for the day.
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, 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
- E-biking the Arlington Loop and Beyond. (No water crossings!)325 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37236195
20.8 miles. Picnic at Gravelly Pt (approx. 9 miles). Bathroom/port-a-potty at beginning middle and end.
Please remember Wednesday rides begin at 10:30 am.
This Wednesday blowout takes us on a loop through Arlington, first on the W&OD trail then on to the Custis/Mount Vernon Trails along the Potomac River, past Reagan National Airport, and back to the start.
We will pass Theodore Roosevelt Island (feel free to park your bike and walk the causeway.) There will also be ample DC skyline views.
A highlight will be lunch at Gravelly Pt, which affords a close-up view of planes landing at National.
The meeting place is Bluemont Park. There are multiple parking areas. We will meet at the parking area at 325 N Manchester St Arlington, VA 22203. (This is actually the address of the house directly next to the entrance to this parking lot.)
GPS coordinates are: 38°52'08.7"N 77°07'55.3"W
Bring plenty of water and snacks or lunch. Don’t forget your bike lock if you plan to stop along the way!
The group stops a few times (certainly before tricky turns) for slower riders to catch up.
Please charge your battery. The ride is on paved trail and asphalt roads, but there are a few hilly segments, including one somewhat challenging hill at 17 miles (7% grade) . As usual, analog bike riders are most welcome.
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!
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/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/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
- Annual DC Dutch Bike Ride - DC Netherlands Association + E-bike LoversAnacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion, Washington, DC
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45928389
The picnic spot is at Haines Point 13.1 miles into the route. There are public toilets along the route.We park at the back of the skating rink, not in front.
Gregory will be biking in his wooden shoes—something you don't want to miss.
This is a charity ride: The suggested donation is a minimum of $10 p.p
No Dollars = No Dutch cookies! We will walk around at the starting point and during the break with a big orange hat to collect your wonderful personal contribution. We gladly accept your donation in cash. Our goal is to raise $500. Together, we can do this and make a difference.Toilets are at the beginning, middle, and end of the route.
Go Dutch on your e-bike or regular bicycle with E-Bike Lovers and DC Dutch, the Netherlands Association in Washington DC. Be prepared for Dutch cookies, snacks, great Dutch culture, and a pleasant ride in the heart of DC.
Parking is at 1500 Anacostia Drive in the back of the Skating Pavillion.
Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers
Membership of the Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club is now for 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/Orange is our national color. You are invited to wear orange attire and decorate your bicycle. So, don't forget to wear something orange (the color of the Dutch) so we can recognize each other!
Note the different starting time from regular E-bike Lovers' rides: We start at 1:30 - 2 PM!
Video of last year's ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAlUAEQ5SsM&t=20s
This is a special event. The suggested donation is $10 p.p. All proceeds go to the Dutch Association's programming.
The ride will be around 20 miles in flat terrain. All types of bikes are welcome. Families are encouraged to participate.
All are welcome. Even if you don't like raw herring, wear wooden shoes, or live in a windmill, the Dutch welcome your participation.
Bring your food and drinks to the picnic. We will bring Dutch treats and lots of Dutch cycling love.
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Welcome to our annual DC Dutch / E-bike Lovers self-guided bike ride in Washington DC.
This tour is for young and old. Families, friends, and neighbors are all welcome. You will bike at your own pace, and it is all about enjoying the scenery and being outside.
Please plan to start the tour between 1:30-2 pm on at the Anacostia park DC/roller skating pavilion. There is plenty of parking.
At the halfway point (Hains point), DC Dutch will provide dutch snacks. You can even bring your picnic and take a more extended break.
Various monuments can be seen during this route (The Capitol, the municipal Fish Market, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Nationals ballpark stadium, Titanic memorial, the new Frederick Douglas bridge, etc.).
You need your bike (regular or E-bike) and helmet (required). You can rent a bike or use Capital bikeshare (check closest to the starting point).
Bring a fully charged cell phone to follow the route. You can also print out the bike route. We will have advanced bikers who are familiar with the app and can assist you at the start of the tour, or you can follow one of the other bikers.
Also, bring something to drink (water) and snack/food for a picnic (optional) during the tour.
Don't forget to wear something orange (the color of the Dutch) so we can recognize each other!
If you have bike trouble during the ride, there will be a “bezemwagen”/ Sweep.
DCDutch and E-bike lovers are excited to coordinate this annual event for you. Rain or shine!
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER DCDutch, 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
