**Let's do a Beginner(+) level Thanksgiving Ride!!**
We will go see the lazy 'Reclining Liberty' art installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) in Arlington (it is now a permanent attraction).

We will stop just up the street for coffee & a treat at Northside Social before heading back home. 13 miles total.
[https://www.northsidesocialva.com/location/arlington/](https://www.northsidesocialva.com/location/arlington/)

[https://www.arlnow.com/2025/09/19/reclining-liberty-is-now-a-permanent-fixture-in-front-of-museum-of-contemporary-art/](https://www.arlnow.com/2025/09/19/reclining-liberty-is-now-a-permanent-fixture-in-front-of-museum-of-contemporary-art/)

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**The Ride: Summary**
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* RIDE NAME: Thanksgiving Lazy Turkey Trek
* START LOC: Shirlington Library
* START GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672](https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672)
* START PARKING: Any Garage in Shirlington
* ARRIVAL: 10:30 am
* SPEECH: As soon as everyone is there.
* ROLLING: As soon as the speech is done.
* LEVEL: Beginner(+)
* PACE: A Casual Pace
* DISTANCE: 13 miles
* TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle Tracks
* RIDEWITHGPS
TBD

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**The Ride: Detail**
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Let's build up an appetite by pedaling out to see the 'Reclining Liberty' art installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) in Arlington (now a permanent attraction).

***Reclining Liberty*** takes inspiration from the giant reclining Buddha statues of Asia, which represent the Buddha in one stage on the path to enlightenment and are a theme throughout Buddhist art. By merging the traditional Buddhist reclining pose and the quintessential American figurative symbol, *Reclining Liberty* asks the viewer to contemplate the status of the ideals the Statue of Liberty represents.

When we are done with our "contemplation" we will stop just up the street for coffee & a treat at Northside Social before heading back home. 13 miles total. Then of course off to our individual Thanksgiving plans.

Planning on being back in Shirlington NLT 1:30pm (but thinking earlier). We hope you'll bundle up, grab your bike, and come join us!

[https://www.northsidesocialva.com/location/arlington/](https://www.northsidesocialva.com/location/arlington/)

[https://www.arlnow.com/2025/09/19/reclining-liberty-is-now-a-permanent-fixture-in-front-of-museum-of-contemporary-art/](https://www.arlnow.com/2025/09/19/reclining-liberty-is-now-a-permanent-fixture-in-front-of-museum-of-contemporary-art/)

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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](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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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.

Gary Wolanske

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