Electric Bicycle - E-Bike Lovers DC - MD - VA - Cycling

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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.

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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.

Facebook
Join us on Facebook for the latest E-bike news in the region: https://m.facebook.com/EBikeLoversDC

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.

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23 nov 2025 17:00 EST
Bikes and Lights Ride With E-bike Lovers
Watkins Regional State Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD, US
Here is the registration link: https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/festival-of-lights-bikes-and-lights

The event was so amazing last year that it sold out! The park offers free hot drinks, bike bells, bicycle lights, and other goodies. The display of lights is fantastic.

For more than 39 years, visitors to the annual Winter Festival of Lights have been dazzled by twinkling light displays as they drove through Watkins Regional Park. Register to cycle through the almost 3-mile course this year and see the dazzling displays up close.

We will post the park's registration info in November 2025.

Parking for cyclists was here last year https://maps.app.goo.gl/1Y9PqEvXSBadHBceA

Enjoy a unique experience RIDING your bike through the Winter Festival of Lights! E-bike through the park to see over 2.5 million LED lights and a 54-foot LED musical tree.

Experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season!

For safety, bike lights and helmets are required. Costumes and bike decorations are welcome!

No vehicles will be allowed during this time.

### Bikes and Lights

5pm-8pm
$5 per bike
Kids 10yrs and under FREE
Registration is required!

We will post the park's registration info in November 2024.

Here is the registration link: https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/bikes-and-lights
15 partecipanti
06 dic 2025 10:00 EST
Fletcher's Boathouse to Virginia with E-bike Lovers.
Abner Cloud House, Washington, DC, US
16.7 miles. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34512774 Picnic is at the Potomac Overlook 13 miles into the trail. Toilets are in the beginning, middle and end of the ride.

We meet at the parking lot at Abner Cloud House at Fletcher's Cove.

The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up. The distance will be around 17 miles or shorter any time you are fully satisfied with biking for the day.

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FYI: Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership 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:
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The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up.

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. However, perhaps some people will decide to stop in Georgetown for a snack or lunch after the ride- so bring a lock just in case you would like to do that.

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.

Hill Alert: As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome, but be aware of the hills on this route.

About Fletcher's Cove:

Fletcher's Cove, called by many customers "Fletcher's Boathouse", has been in this location since the 1850s and is renowned as a fishing and recreational area.

The nearby Abner Cloud House is the oldest building on the canal, dating back to 1802. After 145 years of business, the fourth generation of the Fletcher family retired in 2004, and Guest Services Incorporated, a National Park Service concessionaire, assumed responsibility for the operation of the concessions. The area surrounding the boathouse was then officially named Fletcher's Cove, though most people still call it Fletcher's Boat House.

About the C&O Canal:

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal operated from 1831 until 1924 along the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Maryland. The canal's principal cargo was coal from the Allegheny Mountains.

The canal’s roots begin with George Washington’s dream of a waterway trade route. 74 locks were built.

About the Labyrinth:

One of the most interesting features in the park is the labyrinth, located towards the western end of the park. Labyrinths, which date back to ancient times, encourage contemplation on the journey from the outer edge along a circular path to the center.

The TKF Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes urban green spaces to facilitate community healing, provided funds for constructing the labyrinth and for a teak bench and a diary for visitors to use to record their experiences there.

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
2 partecipanti
01 gen 2026 12:30 EST
Annual DC Downtown New Year's Day E-Bike Ride with E-bike Lovers
Haines Point, Washington, DC, 1090 Ohio Drive, Washington, DC, US
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45928389
20.3 miles.

Join us for a short and pleasant e-bike ride in and around the center of Washington, DC, on New Year's Day.

Note the starting time is 12:30 PM.

NOTE: New starting point is Haines Point as the roads are blocked off for a 5K race.

The total tour distance is some 20 miles but you can cut it short if needed. 94% of the ride is on paved bike paths and flat terrain.

At the halfway point, we will provide snacks, hot tea, and cider. You can even bring your own picnic.

Various monuments can be seen during this route (the Capitol, the municipal Fish Market, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Nationals ballpark stadium, the Titanic memorial, and the new Frederick Douglas bridge).

DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER 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.

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2 partecipanti
02 mag 2026 8:30 EDT
Two Day Adventure: Williamsburg, Chippokes Plantation, VA Capitol Trail
Amtrak Station, 1500 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States, Richmond, VA, US
Special Note: No planning/organizing info as it occurs will be posted on this meetup site. After you update your status to GOING you will be sent a link to join the closed Whatsapp group where all info will be exchanged between the organizer and participants.

Join us for an exciting two-day E-Bike adventure on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, 2026! This unique trip, organized by Bernie, combines scenic rides, historic exploration, Amtrak train ride, ferry ride and camaraderie among fellow riders.
Our 2025 Williamsburg Adventure was a huge success with 10 participants. Here is short video compiled by Michael with a few of the many highlights. Two Day Adventure: Williamsburg to Richmond on the Virginia Capital Trail

The below RWGPS routes will surely change prior to our departure. They are only provided here to show approximate routes. Final routes will be posted to all participants prior to adventure.

Bicentennial Park to Jamestown Museum · Ride with GPS
Virginia Capital Trail: Jamestown to Richmond · Ride with GPS
Scottland thru Chippokes Plantation and Surry Seafood · Ride with GPS

Itinerary Highlights:
- Saturday Morning: Meet at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station by 8:30 AM to load bikes for transport on bike shuttle. Bikes will not be transported on Amtrak train. The train departs at 9:34 AM to Williamsburg, arriving at Williamsburg 10:36 AM. Fare: $13.00. 2-day parking pass $12.00
- Saturday Activities: Explore Williamsburg independently or with small groups and having lunch. At 1:00 PM we will regroup at Bicentennial Park and ride via the Colonial Parkway to and thru Jamestown National Historic Park ($20.00 fee to enter exhibits). Park closes at 5 PM
- At 2:30pm we will ride the Jamestown ferry across the James River to Scottland.
- From there we will enjoy the scenic Virginia countryside thru Chipppokes Plantation State park.
- Before returning to the Jamestown ferry we will enjoy dinner at the Surry Seafood Co. on Grays Creek. https://surryseafoodco.com/
- LODGING: Although you will find many options in such a popular tourist area both hotels, Airbnb's, Etc. Distance to Sunday's starting location should be considered. A good option to consider is the Hilton Vacation Club the Historic Powhatan Williamsburg. It has 1 B/R to 4 B/R Suites. Lodging at Powhatan was well received by previous participants. Regardless of where you choose it is highly recommended you choose the full refund for cancellation in case of unexpected circumstances that may arise. Getting a group together to share a suite will decrease your lodging expense if you can book early. We suggest booking lodging as soon as possible.
- Sunday: After breakfast, we’ll embark on a stunning ride back to Richmond along the Virginia Capital Trail. Along the way we will stop to have an enjoyable lunch with everyone at the Indian Fields Tavern. Home | Indian Fields Tavern
Details:
- Minimal elevation, mostly flat terrain.
- Participants are responsible for their own accommodations. Shared options may reduce costs and highly encouraged as Powatan is private bedrooms in a suite.
- The only required fees are the Amtrak fare, bike shuttle fee TBD, optional Jamestown entry fee and $6.00 day parking at Richmond Amtrak Station.
- Bike transport logistics and additional details will be finalized based on participation.
- A Support vehicle may be available but not yet confirmed. Bernie is looking for someone who is willing to be available with a vehicle capable of bike transport that can be called for emergency issues both minor medical and mechanical. Not a baggage transport. Contact Bernie directly if interested in more information.
Action Items: If interested, please confirm your participation by April 1st 2026. It is highly suggested that you book your lodging as soon as possible. For planning purposes Bernie ask you keep your status updated if your plans change.

The Virginia Capital Trail (VCT) is a paved bicycle and pedestrian trail crossing four counties and 51.7 miles (83.2 km) between Jamestown and Richmond, Virginia — that is, between the Colony of Virginia's first capital and Virginia's current capital.

Construction began in 2006 and completed to Jamestown in October 2015. With the Williamsburg extension, the trail extends approximately 62 miles (100 km).

Just across the James River from historic Jamestown in beautiful Surry County, Chippokes Plantation State Park is one of the oldest continually farmed plantations in the country. A working farm since 1619.

As usual, non-assisted bikers 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
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/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, BERNIE PARODY, 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
9 partecipanti