Let's burn off some of those Thanksgiving calories BEFORE we eat them and we've got new routes for ya this year!!!

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**The Ride: Summary**
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* RIDE NAME: Thanksgiving Frozen Turkey Trek
* START LOC: Columbia Island Marina George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22202
* START GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/gcQe4oH6rWN7Lqy9A](https://goo.gl/maps/gcQe4oH6rWN7Lqy9A)
* MEETING POINT: In front of the Restrooms in the parking lot
* ARRIVAL: 9:00 am
* SPEECH: 9:15 am
* ROLLING: 9:30 am (or immediately after the speech, whichever comes first)
* LEVEL: Medium(+)
* PACE: 13-15 mph
* DISTANCE: 25 miles OR 35 miles
* TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle Tracks
* RIDEWITHGPS:
* CBG_FROZ_TURK_25_2025
[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53217785](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53217785)
* CBG_FROZ_TURK_35_2025
[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53217740](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53217740)

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**The Ride: Detail**
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Enjoy a mostly flat, Thanksgiving Day ride with your CBG friends. This ride includes the option of a shorter ride (25 miles/approximately a noon finish) for those who have to get home to cook, AND a longer ride (35 miles/approximately 1:30 pm finish) for those who have more time to spare.

We'll depart Columbia Island and head into DC where we'll be on a mix of bike trails, cycle tracks, and streets. We'll pass by the Wharf and take the Frederick Douglass Bridge over the Anacostia and hop on the Anacostia River Trail (ART). We’ll take the ART up to Bladensburg Waterfront Park and regroup at mile 12.5 where there are bathrooms and water fountains.

At that point, those that prefer the 25 mile ride will head south, cross the Benning Road Bridge, ride pass the old RFK Stadium, and pedal for home. Those that prefer the 35 mile ride will head north to Lake Artemesia for a loop before turning around and heading back to Columbia Island.

This is a Medium (+) ride due to the distance and street riding, but it will be a lot of fun and a great way to kick off Thanksgiving morning.

We hope you'll bundle up, grab your bike, and come join us!

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**The Meeting Spot:**
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Columbia Island Marina
George Washington Memorial Pkwy
Arlington, VA 22202
GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/gcQe4oH6rWN7Lqy9A](https://goo.gl/maps/gcQe4oH6rWN7Lqy9A)
PARKING: Near the restroom building.

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**The Ride After The Ride:**
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None. Go home and eat some turkey.
🦃😋🙂

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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.

Cyndi S 🍷🌎🌿

Stephanie P.

Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

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