Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

• RIDE NAME: Koffee Klatch Tour DC Tulip Exploration
• START LOC: South Bluemont Parking Area,
• 329 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA
• START GPS: [38.869419780146394, -77.13238140728984](38.869419780146394, -77.13238140728984)
• START PARKING: Parking lot, ample parking and restrooms
• ARRIVAL: 12:00 p.m.
• SPEECH: 12:10 p.m.
• ROLLING: 12:15 a.m.
• LEVEL: Medium
• DISTANCE: 21.3 miles
• PACE: 11 to 13mph social pace
• TERRAIN: Trails, Bike Lanes, Streets
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE: CBG_KOFFEEK_TULIPS_2026
• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54466555

NOTES:

Bring a camera and a lock.
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The Ride: Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents A Koffee Klatch Tour DC Tulip Exploration Ride.

While it's not the Keukenhof in The Netherlands, there are some nice tulip beds in the area:
Netherlands Carillon
Memorial Circle
Boundary Drive (Pentagon)
Navy & Marine Memorial
The Floral Library
Enid A Haupt Garden
Mary Livingston Ripley Gardens
Smithsonian Gardens
United States Botanical Gardens
US Capitol

The route starts at the South Bluemont (Playground & Disc Golf) Parking Area, goes up Bluemont Jct and over Fairfax Drive to Clarendon Blvd. After that we are sort of meandering between tulip sites. Be prepared to walk your bike through the various gardens and possibly where there may be crowds of tourists. From the Capitol we will loop to take the Pennsylvania Ave bike lane turning left at 13th ST NW to the Timgad Café at mile 13.1. We then take Memorial Bridge up the Rte 50 Trail to Pershing and work our way to the W&OD
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The Meeting Spot: South Bluemont Parking Lot

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The Ride Within the Ride:
TIMGAD CAFÉ
1300 Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, DC
13st NW pedestrian area, lower concourse level of the Ronald Reagan Building Plaza beside the Federal Triangle Metro Station's entrance

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Ride Level Chart
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NoVA CBG tries to accommodate all levels of cyclists by offering different types 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 easily ride your bike for 10 miles with some minor hills at a comfortable pace of 10+ to 12+ mph.
• Medium Level : You can do 20 miles pretty easily at a moderate pace of 13 to 15+ mph.
• Advanced Level : You can do 20++ miles easily at a 15+ pace and / or handle various challenges as rain, night riding, or 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. 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.

• RIDE NAME: Casual Brunch Group - Northside Social (Falls Church)
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/YRwKLeAPqq6mHZaT6
• START PARKING: Any Garage
• ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:15 am
• ROLLING: 10:30am
• LEVEL: Beginner(+) (Uphill to Northside Social, Downhill home)
• PACE: 10-12+ mph (casual)
• DISTANCE: 13 miles
• TERRAIN: Paved Trail, Some Street Riding
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_BRUNCH_NORTHSIDE_FC_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44967665

NOTES:

• Bring a spare tube.
• Bring a bike lock.
• Brunch in the middle of the ride: Northside Social (Falls Church)
  https://www.northsidesocialva.com/location/falls-church/

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The Ride: Detail
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It's a classic ride from Shirlington west on the W&OD as we head to Northside Social 6.5 miles out to Falls Church. Here we will enjoy a nice snack of your choice. The good news (after riding uphill all the way to Northside Social) is that the hardest part of the ride is over. It is mostly downhill all the way back to Shirlington.

Please note, We will not be rushing our drinks and snacks.
https://www.northsidesocialva.com/falls-church-menus/

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The Meeting Spot:
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Shirlington Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
We will meet in front of the Shirlington Library by the fountains.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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No ride after the ride since we will be stopping during the ride at:
Northside Social (Falls Church)
205 Park Ave
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 532-5299
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JeUdmLo8ALaTFpGq7

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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: The Royal Restaurant
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/YRwKLeAPqq6mHZaT6
• START PARKING: Any Garage
• ARRIVAL: 11:00am
• SPEECH: 11:15 am
• ROLLING: 11:30am
• LEVEL: Beginner(+)
• PACE: 10-12+ mph (casual)
• DISTANCE: approx 14 miles
• TERRAIN: Paved Trail, Street Riding
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_BRUNCH_ROYAL_2026
  TBD

NOTES:

• Bring a spare tube.
• Bring a bike lock.
• Brunch in the middle of the ride: https://royalrestaurantva.com/

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The Ride: Detail
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Route To Be Determined :)

Please note, we will enjoy a nice leisurely meal (no rushing).

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The Meeting Spot:
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Shirlington Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
We will meet in front of the Shirlington Library by the fountains.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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No ride after the ride since we will be stopping during the ride at:
Royal Restaurant
730 North Asaph St.
Alexandria, VA 2314
(703) 548-1616
https://royalrestaurantva.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.

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The Ride: Summary
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[FYI] Bike To Work Day 2026
https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/

Registration Website :
https://www.tfaforms.com/4886950

This is an informational post only. This post is so folks that ARE doing the ride can RSVP and communicate with each other in the comments section via this page.

NoVA CBG is not doing this ride as an event so any "meeting" times or stuff like that are to be discussed among yourselves. Depending on the weather, I expect to do a "Tour de Pitstops" in Arlington and maybe one or two in Falls Church, Alexandria, and/or Georgetown

Have fun everyone.

ChrisR

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The Ride: Detail
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Official Website :
https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/

Registration Website :
https://www.tfaforms.com/4886950

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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.