Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

Medium(+) Level: Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (Natural Surface)

Sat, Aug 8 · 9:30 AM EDT

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail, 1320 Paper Mill Rd, Cockeysville, MD, US

This trail is NOT PAVED. It's cooler in the shade, and this ride is mostly shade!! Want to try an easier but "longer distance" ride? This is the one for you.

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
• START LOC: Torrey C. Brown Trail - Parking Lot 1 (100 spots)
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/4jGpjG6BoTG2
• START PARKING PIC: https://goo.gl/rP7BSN
• ARRIVAL: 9:30 am (1.5 hour away from Alexandria)
• SPEECH: 9:45 am
• ROLLING: 10:00 am
• LEVEL: Medium(+) (+ is for distance, not difficulty)
• DISTANCE: 42 miles (round trip)
• PACE: 12-14mph
• TERRAIN: Packed Limestone, NOT PAVED
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_TORREY_C_BROWN_2026
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28214397

NOTES:

• You can do any mileage you want; however, you need to take advantage of the above stops to plan your distance/turn around point.
• Not hilly BUT incline all the way out (decline back)
• 28mm width (or greater) tires preferable
• "Canopy" trail, great for hot summer days.
• Porto-Potties less than 0.5mile down the trail from the start.
• Monkton Station (& Monkton Hotel Cafe) @ Mile Marker 7
• Gnome Village (a "fun" stop) @ Mile Marker 11 (bring some cash for the pop up snack bar).

TIMINGS (APPROXIMATES):

• Rolling @ 10:00 am
• Arriving in New Freedom @ 12:00(ish) pm (lunch)
• Leaving New Freedom @ 1:00(ish) pm (after lunch and ice cream)
• Arriving back in parking lot @ 3:00(ish) pm

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure, NoVA CBG presents the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail.

The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (formerly the Northern Central Railroad Trail) is a beautiful canopied crushed limestone trail that starts in Ashland, Maryland and heads north to the Pennsylvania border. Our destination is New Freedom, PA. Crushed Limestone rides slower than a paved trail and non-road bike tires are necessary. The trail is also "inclined" the entire way to New Freedom, PA.

New Freedom, PA is home to Vortex Brewing Company, and Bonkey's Ice Cream and Snoballs.

The lunch plan is to get lunch from Vortex Brewing in New Freedom PA. And for those that want some dessert, we can swing by Bonkey's Ice Cream and Snoballs (one block away from Vortex) before heading back home.

Remember, after lunch we ride the declining slope all the way back to the start.

You MUST bring everything you would need to be out on the trail for the day (snacks, water, extra tube, etc...).

On Trail Stops will include:
(a) Monkton Station (& Monkton Hotel Cafe) @ Mile Marker 7 (snack/liquid/look at the train station).
(b) Gnome Village (a "fun" stop) @ Mile Marker 11 (snack/liquid "honor system" stand).

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The Meeting Spot:
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Torrey C. Brown Trail Parking Lot 1
Nearest Address:
1320 Paper Mill Rd
Cockeysville, MD
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/4jGpjG6BoTG2

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The Ride After The Ride:
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No RATR... Lunch IN the ride:

Vortex Brewing Company
100 Cambridge Boulevard
New Freedom, PA 17349
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 PM - 9:00 PM
https://vortexbrewz.com/menus

Bonkey's Ice Cream & Snoballs
28 E Franklin Street
New Freedom, PA 17349
(in the Old Movie Theater 1 block East of Heritage Rail Trail)
Sat/Sun 12-9PM
http://bonkeys.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Bonkeys

Medium Level:Trail/Gravel Ride:Loop the Lakes+Added Loop(15 Miles)*Rolling 6:15*

Mon, Aug 10 · 6:00 PM EDT

South Run Rec Center - Field House, 7550 Reservation Dr, Springfield, va, US

Ride w/GPS below: Loop the Lakes (LTL) plus Lollipop Loop - Ride is through biking trails around both Mercer plus Lollipop Loop and Burke Lakes with dirt, gravel, & paved surfaces. There are some hills on this ride. (PACE: 10+ mph) If your are available for the Ride After the Ride, we will meet for a bite to eat after the ride. See details below. Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides.
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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Loop the Lakes plus Lollipop Loop (14.8 Miles)
• START LOC: South Run Rec Center
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/tac8sEttpFm
• START PARKING PIC: https://goo.gl/pz8LWb

Drive all the way to the very end and park directly in front of the South Run Field House at the very bottom of parking area.

• ARRIVAL: 6:00pm
• SPEECH: 6:10pm
• ROLLING: 6:15pm
• LEVEL: Medium skill, ~50% packed gravel.
• PACE: 10+ mph
• DISTANCE: 15 miles
• TERRAIN: dirt, gravel, & paved trails
• NEW RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_LTL_15_N_LOLLY_CW_2019
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28697888

NOTES:

• It's cooler in the shade.
• This is not your normal CBG ride - READ THE MEETUP!
• Show up with FULL water bottles.
• Carry a spare inner tube that fits your bike.

(Restroom are open in South Run Recreation Center at the Start).

• Rocks, Roots, and Gravel-oh my

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure, NoVA CBG presents Loop the Lakes plus and Additional Loop.

Come on out and try a Medium skill level trail and gravel ride.

Please note, this is not your normal CBG ride. If you are unsure of your riding ability in general, then this in NOT the ride for you.

However, if you are a solid beginner(+) cyclist and you can handle some hills and gravelly situations you will have to "up your game" a little but please come on out and give this ride a try!! It's really something different and fun!!

1. This ride loops around the mostly paved but hilly Lake Mercer (clockwise) but halfway through at the Dam we take a group picture and go accross Hoos Lane for an additional loop then...
2. We finish going around Lake Mercer (with some fun hills) and when done we...
3. Head over to Burke Lake to do a loop there (also clockwise and gravelly) and then...
4. Finish it all up back to where it started.

A hybrid, gravel, or mountain bike is required (NO SKINNY TIRES / NO ROAD BIKES).
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The Meeting Spot:
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South Run Rec Center
7550 Reservation Dr
Springfield, VA 22153

• GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/tac8sEttpFm
• PARKING INFO: https://goo.gl/pz8LWb

Drive all the way to the very bottom end of parking and park directly in front of the South Run Field House.
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Ride After the Ride
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Ride After the Ride (RAtR): Google Maps Hyperlink: Anita's, 9278 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA ~3 miles by car from ride location.
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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/

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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Medium Level: The Koffee Klatch Ride: Best Buns Tysons

Tue, Aug 11 · 10:00 AM EDT

Bluemont Park South Shelter, 325 N. Manchester St. Arlington, VA, Arlington, VA, US

THIS HAS THE NEW START LOCATION AT THE SOUTH END OF BLUEMONT PARK

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride: Best Buns Tysons
• START LOC: Bluemont Park Playground
• BEST ACCESS FROM RTE 50
• Start GPS: 38°52'07.6"N 77°07'55.7"W
  ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:10am
• ROLLING: 10:15am
• LEVEL: Medium
• DISTANCE: 18.1 mi
• PACE: 11-13 mph (Social Pace)
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle path
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_KOFFEEK_BBTY_2026
• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56529900
  

Notes:

• This ride is organized "lean"
• Pump your tires on the morning of the ride, please.
• It is strongly suggested that you become a NoVA CBG RidewithGPS club member and download the route posted for each "Klatch".
• Loading the route onto your Garmin (or other Nav device) is also acceptable.
• 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: Detail
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Welcome to The Koffee Klatch! These rides are normally based off the Arlington Loop, where we visit different area coffee shops or bakeries for a cup and/or treat if desired but you don't have to drink or even like coffee to participate.

This week we will head to Tysons.

The ride is an 18.1 mile flatish medium level ridden at a social pace (11-13 mph). We will get on the W&OD from the Bluemont SOUTH Parking Area and ride out to the Valley Dr connector just before mm 11. We will take city streets from there up to Best Buns at mile 10.4. After coffee we ride the Gallows Rd bike lane to Oak St and then back to the W&OD at Idlewood Park and back to Bluemont Park
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The Meeting Spot:
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South Bluemont Parking
329 N Manchester St
Arlington, VA 22203
GPS: 38°52'07.6"N 77°07'55.7"W

We will meet in the parking lot.

• This location has Restrooms
• Next to the Playground and Disc Golf Course

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The Koffee Within The Ride:
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Best Buns Tysons
8051 Leesburg Pike
Tysons, VA

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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.

Medium Level (B-Group NFT 15): Tuesday Night Ride (TNR) - Lazy Mikes: Ice Cream?

Tue, Aug 11 · 6:00 PM EDT

Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA, US

Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) B-Group Edition with Ryan, Dave, Bruce, Ronne, & Renee
As you may have heard, our illustrious TNR leader Ryan is sporting a repaired knee and is in recovery mode. We are recasting the TNR as a B-ride! (no faster than a 15mph pace).

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) B-Group Edition - Lazy Mikes
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672
• START PARKING: Any Garage in Shirlington
• ARRIVAL: 6:00pm
• SPEECH: 6:15pm
• ROLLING: 6:30pm (or earlier if everyone is present)
• LEVEL: **Medium**
• PACE: **no faster than 15mph**
• DISTANCE: 16 miles (Lazy Mike's)
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_TNR_LMIKE_2026 (Updated)
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55165275

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The Ride: Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents: Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) B-Group Edition - Lazy Mikes

We'll start in Shirlington and do the Lazy Mikes W&OD OUT and BACK route!

• The B group will do an OUT and BACK to Lazy Mikes via the W&OD - 16 miles (ice cream optional).

It's UPHILL on the way out, but a glorious DOWNHILL on the way home!

This is the Medium level ride because we're going to keep a pace of 13-15mph on flat stretches (slower on hills) and the total distance is approximately 16 miles.

This is a NO DROP ride so you will not be left behind but you are expected to try to keep a B-Group level pace (NFT 15mph).

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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

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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We’ll head to Samuel Beckett’s after the ride for a drink and food. We sit outside so we can bring our bikes and keep an eye on them. Join us if you like!

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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/

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.