Medium Level (B Group): Thirsty Thursday - Garmin/RidewithGPS

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: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Thirsty Thursday ("B" group)
• START LOC: Jones Point Park (under the bridge)
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/kZ3zjBHHcQF2
• START PARKING: Parking lot, if full park in the cul-de-sac
• ARRIVAL: 6:30pm
• SPEECH: 6:35pm
• ROLLING: 6:45pm
• LEVEL: Medium ("B" group)
• PACE: NMT 16mph
• DISTANCE: 14.5 miles
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_THIRSTY_THURSDAY_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40081486

NOTES:

• Try out a Medium Level ("B" group) ride in an encouraging, structured environment (No Drop).
• Bike navigation computer (Garmin, Wahoo, Etc...) or RidewithGPS app on your phone will be required as the season progresses.
• All road riding safety rules, and CBG Good Guy rules WILL BE followed
• Heading to Southside 815 afterwards for the "Thirsty" part of the ride (cold beverages and hot food).

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents Thirsty Thursday.

Thirsty Thursday is about trying a solid Medium Level ("B" group) ride in an encouraging, structured environment. We welcome strong Beginner Level riders that are willing to push themselves to become better cyclists.

This is a NO DROP ride so you will not be left behind but you are expected to really try to keep pace. The lead will go no more than 16mph and other organizers/helpers will attempt to "fill the gaps" as we ride.

This is a mostly flat ride from Jones Point to Fort Hunt. Of course the "price of admission" for this ride is a hill that presents itself as soon as we enter the neighborhood across the GW Parkway... we have named it "The PUNISHER". If you successfully climb that hill, you are officially a CBG "B" group rider.

Once we get to Fort Hunt we will do laps (or you can rest) for a bit before heading back the way we came.

If you normally ride faster than 15mph you are welcome to practice your "keeping pace" skills. If you've done this ride at least once before and have the route loaded on a Bike navigation computer (Garmin, Wahoo, Etc...) or the RidewithGPS app there is also an "A" group version that you can sign up for (aka Very Thirsty Thursday) that rides independently and faster.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Jones Point Park
Jones Point Dr.
Alexandria , VA 22314
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/kZ3zjBHHcQF2

Gather under the bridge by the restrooms.

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The Ride After The Ride:
(This is the "Thirsty" part of the ride)
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Southside 815
815 South Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.836.6222
http://www.southside815.com/

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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.