Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

• RIDE NAME: Mother's Day Georgetown Cupcake (Bethesda) Ride
• START LOC: Boat House At Fletcher's Cove (lower lot)
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/M6XRG1vFFTpXjeby5
• START PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/fletchers_cove_parking
• ARRIVAL: 2:30pm
• SPEECH: 2:45pm
• ROLLING: 3:00pm
• LEVEL: Introductory / Beginner / All
• DISTANCE: 10 miles (optional 14 mile version)
• PACE: Any Pace
• TERRAIN: Paved, incline out, decline back
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_BETHESDA_SHORT_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33708572
  CBG_BETHESDA_LONG_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33708604

NOTES:

• Intro Riders: All you have to do is get to Bethesda (5 miles) then coast home.
• Speedy Riders: You can make this ride 14 miles by hitting Georgetown on the way back.
• Bring a Bike Lock

TIMINGS (approximates):

• Rolling @ 3:00pm
• 5 miles later: Cupcakes @ 3:30pm (ish)
• Leave Cupcakes @ 4:30pm (ish)
• 5 miles later: : Back at Fletchers @ 5:00pm (ish)

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The Ride : Detail
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For your "Mother's Day" riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents...the Mother's Day Georgetown Cupcake (Bethesda) Ride.

The ride begins at the boathouse @ Fletcher's Cove and we’ll take the Capital Crescent Trail to Bethesda (5 miles, 10 total). This ride is smooth, flat, tree-lined, and very picturesque.

Going northbound on the Capital Crescent Trail has a slight incline but we aren't in any hurry so you can take your time... but the coming home part is downhill so we have that "WHEEEEEE" to look forward to.

This ride is for everyone but if you are an introductory rider this is the perfect ride for you (even if you don't want any sweets).

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The Meeting Spot:
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Boat House At Fletcher's Cove
4940 Canal Road · Washington, DC
http://www.fletcherscove.com/

• GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/M6XRG1vFFTpXjeby5
• PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/fletchers_cove_parking

We are in the lower parking lot, if you don't drive through a tunnel, you are in the UPPER lot, which is fine as long as there is space.

If you're driving to this meetup location I'm warning you right now .. give yourself enough time to find this location.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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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.

• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride - Off the Beaten Track (OBT) - Cameron's Coffee & Chocolates
• START LOC: Eakin Park, 8601 Tobin Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
• START GPS: The shelter at https://maps.app.goo.gl/vYeXf7W7z4YsgrrGA
• START PARKING: Eakin Park parking lot (no restrooms but the porta potty is back or restrooms at Wakefield Rec Ctr mile 4)
• 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 (a "social" pace)
• DISTANCE: 16.9 miles
• TERRAIN: Paved & Compacted Gravel Bike Trail / Street
• Ride With GPS Route:
• CBG_KOFFEEK_OBT_CAMERON_2025
• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50544429

Notes:

• This ride is organized "lean" and may not have a sweep.
• 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 normally based off the Arlington Loop, but in our continuing effort to explore new routes and venues this ride is on the western side of the I-495. We will do a 16.9 mile medium level ride at a social pace (11-13 mph). You are not required to drink or even like coffee.

We will start from Eakin Park (Tobin Rd) on the Fairfax Cross County Trail (CCT) and ride clockwise through the Fairfax area until we get to Cameron's just after mile 14. We then connect again with the CCT at Blenheim Blvd which will take us back to the start.

GRAVEL NOTE: About 2.8 miles of the route is unpaved, so skinny tires are NOT recommended. There are two main unpaved sections: a mile of compacted gravel/dirt through Van Dyke Park, and a mile of gravel along Long Branch Trail (RidewithGPS shows the latter section as longer, but it’s out of date). We’ve ridden these sections on 32mm tires without difficulty.

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The Meeting Spot:
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We will meet at the shelter close to the parking lot. https://maps.app.goo.gl/vYeXf7W7z4YsgrrGA

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The Ride After The Ride:
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This week's Cameron's Coffee & Chocolates near mile 14 is the Ride WITHIN The Ride!
9639 Fairfax Blvd,
Fairfax, VA 22031

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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.
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• RIDE NAME: Loop the Lakes (11.0 Mile)
• START LOC: South Run Rec Center
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/tac8sEttpFm
• START PARKING PIC: https://goo.gl/pz8LWb

Drive all the way to the very end and park directly in front of the South Run Field House at the very bottom of parking area.

• ARRIVAL: 6:00pm
• SPEECH: 6:10pm
• ROLLING: 6:15pm
• LEVEL: Medium (-) skill, entry level mountain biking.
• PACE: 10+ mph
• DISTANCE: 11 miles
• TERRAIN: dirt, gravel, & paved trails
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_LTL_11_2024
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28697863

NOTES:

• It's cooler in the shade.
• This is not your normal CBG ride - READ THE MEETUP!
• Show up with FULL water bottles.
• Carry a spare inner tube that fits your bike.

(Restroom are open in South Run Recreation Center at the Start).

• Rocks, Roots, and Gravel-oh my

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure, NoVA CBG presents Loop the Lakes.

Come on out and try a Medium(-) skill level but an entry level trail/mountain biking ride.

Please note, this is not your normal CBG ride. If you are unsure of your riding ability in general, then this in NOT the ride for you.

However, if you are a solid beginner(+) cyclist and you can handle some hills and gravelly situations you will have to "up your game" a little but please come on out and give this ride a try!! It's really something different and fun!!

1. This ride loops around the mostly paved but hilly Lake Mercer (clockwise) but halfway through at the Dam we take a group picture and then...
2. We finish going around Lake Mercer (with some fun hills) and when done we...
3. Head over to Burke Lake to do a loop there (also clockwise and gravelly) and then...
4. Finish it all up back to where it started.

A hybrid, gravel, or mountain bike is required (NO SKINNY TIRES / NO ROAD BIKES).
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The Meeting Spot:
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South Run Rec Center
7550 Reservation Dr
Springfield, VA 22153

• GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/tac8sEttpFm
• PARKING INFO: https://goo.gl/pz8LWb

Drive all the way to the very bottom end of parking and park directly in front of the South Run Field House.
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Ride after the Ride
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Ride After the Ride (RAtR): TBD
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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.
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• RIDE NAME: Tuesday Night Ride (TNR) - Whole foods Out & Back
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672
• START PARKING: Any Garage in Shirlington
• ARRIVAL: 6:00pm
• SPEECH: 6:15pm
• ROLLING: 6:30pm (or earlier if everyone is present)
• LEVEL: Advanced
• PACE: Anywhere from 16-20+mph
• DISTANCE: 24mi
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_TNR_LMIKE_WFOOD_2024
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48233003?privacy_code=lcoG87UKqCRktF4S5ki1UjdXDoqr2kch

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The Ride: Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents: Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) A-Group Edition with Ryan, Dave, and Ronne.

We'll start in Shirlington and ride out to Whole Foods ans back on the W&OD!

This is an Advanced level ride because we're going to keep a pace anywhere from 16-20+mph on flat stretches (slower on hills) and the total distance is approximately 24 miles.

This is a NO DROP ride so you will not be left behind but you are expected to try to keep an A-Group level pace (16-20+mph).

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The Meeting Spot:
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Shirlington Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672
We will meet directly in front of the library by the fountains.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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We’ll head to Samuel Beckett’s after the ride for a drink and food. We sit outside so we can bring our bikes and keep an eye on them. Join us if you like!

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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/

Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. NO exceptions. 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. Again, no exceptions.
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