Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride ("Social" Pace): Caffe Amouri (Vienna)
• START LOC: Bluemont Park, Manchester & Wilson, Arlington, VA
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9
• START PARKING: Tennis Courts Parking lot (restroom available)
• ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:10am

—> **you must be present for the speech or no ride for you!**

• ROLLING: 10:15am
• LEVEL: Medium(-)
• PACE: 11-13 mph (Social Pace)
• DISTANCE: 16.5 mi
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cyclepath
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE: (Note slightly different start point than on the route below)

CBG_KOFFEEK_CAFFE_AMOURI_2023
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42993739

Notes:

• This ride is organized very "lean" and may, or may not, have a sweep.
• 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.

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The Ride: Detail
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Welcome to The Koffee Klatch! These rides are based off the Arlington Loop where we will 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 do an out and back to Vienna on the W&OD.

The ride is a 16.5 mile medium(-) level ridden at a social pace (11-13 mph). We will get on the W&OD from the Bluemont Park Parking Lot and ride to Vienna for coffee at the Caffe Amouri. Afterwards we will zip back downhill to the starting point.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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This week's coffee shop is the Ride WITHIN The Ride!

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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.

Do you want turn by turn directions? NoVA CBG has a RideWithGPS club account that's free. Follow the instructions found here.
https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Tuesday Night Ride (TNR) - Arlington Loop
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672
• START PARKING: Any Garage in Shirlington
• ARRIVAL: 5:45
• SPEECH: 5:55pm

—> **you must be present for the speech or no ride for you!**

• ROLLING: As soon as the speech is completed.
• LEVEL: Advanced
• PACE: 18-20mph
• DISTANCE: 16.5 mi
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_TNR_ARL_TRILOOP_CW_2021
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30568466

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The Ride: Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents The Tuesday night ride!

We’ll leave Shirlington Library and head to the trail head of W&OD. We’ll take this west, stopping at the Caboose for a quick picture before proceeding onto Martha Custis Trail. We’ll follow this to the Rosslyn Marriott for a quick regroup before heading home via the Mt. Vernon trail.

This is a Advanced level ride because we're going to keep a pace of 18-20mph on flat stretches, and the total distance is approximately 16.5 miles. This is a NO DROP ride so you will not be left behind but you are expected to try to keep pace.

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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.

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Do you want turn by turn directions? NoVA CBG has a RideWithGPS club account that's free. Follow the instructions found here.
https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: The Custard Cruise
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
• START PARKING: Any Parking Garage
• ARRIVAL: 5:30pm
• SPEECH: 5:45pm
• ROLLING: As soon as the speech is completed.
• LEVEL: Beginner Level (But All Welcome)
• DISTANCE: 10 miles.
• PACE: 12 mph
• TERRAIN: No Hills, Trail and Street Riding.
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_CUSTARD_CRUISE_10_2021:
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36230103

NOTES:

• No Hills, 10 miles, No Surprises, Custard!
• Bring enough fluids for the entire ride.
• https://www.thedairygodmother.com/flavor-of-the-day-forecast/

TIMINGS (approximates):

• Arrive @ 5:30pm
• Speech @ 5:45pm
• Rolling As soon as the speech is completed.
• Back in Shirlington @ 7:30pm(ish)

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents The Custard Cruise.

I would like some custard. The Dairy Godmother in Del Ray has some excellent custard (& sorbet & vegan donuts & other yummy things for just about everyone).

Maybe some of you want to join me?

Shirlington, to Four Mile, to Potomac Yards to the Dairy Godmother, then Commonwealth back to Four Mile to Shirlington.

• No Hills
• 10 miles, belly full of custard (or other yummy-ness)
• Hopefully no surprises.

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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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NONE YET

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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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Do you want turn by turn directions? NoVA CBG has a RideWithGPS club account that's free. Follow the instructions found here.
https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Thirsty Thursday ("B" group)
• START LOC: Jones Point Park (under the bridge)
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/kZ3zjBHHcQF2
• START PARKING: Parking lot, if full park in the cul-de-sac
• ARRIVAL: 6:00pm
• SPEECH: 6:05pm
• ROLLING: 6:15pm
• LEVEL: Medium ("B" group)
• PACE: NMT 16mph
• DISTANCE: 14.5 miles
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_THIRSTY_THURSDAY_2020
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40081486

NOTES:

• Try out a Medium Level ("B" group) ride in an encouraging, structured environment (No Drop).
• Bike navigation computer (Garmin, Wahoo, Etc...) or RidewithGPS app on your phone will be required as the season progresses.
• All road riding safety rules, and CBG Good Guy rules WILL BE followed
• Heading to Southside 815 afterwards for the "Thirsty" part of the ride (cold beverages and hot food).

TIMINGS (approxmimates):

• Rolling @ 6:45pm
• Jones Point NLT 8:15pm

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents Thirsty Thursday.

Thirsty Thursday is about trying a solid Medium Level ("B" group) ride in an encouraging, structured environment. We welcome strong Beginner Level riders that are willing to push themselves to become better cyclists.

This is a NO DROP ride so you will not be left behind but you are expected to really try to keep pace. The lead will go no more than 16mph and other organizers/helpers will attempt to "fill the gaps" as we ride.

This is a mostly flat ride from Jones Point to Fort Hunt. Of course the "price of admission" for this ride is a hill that presents itself as soon as we enter the neighborhood across the GW Parkway... we have named it "The PUNISHER". If you successfully climb that hill, you are officially a CBG "B" group rider.

Once we get to Fort Hunt we will do laps (or you can rest) for a bit before heading back the way we came.

If you normally ride faster than 15mph you are welcome to practice your "keeping pace" skills. If you've done this ride at least once before and have the route loaded on a Bike navigation computer (Garmin, Wahoo, Etc...) or the RidewithGPS app there is also an "A" group version that you can sign up for (aka Very Thirsty Thursday) that rides independently and faster.

Heading to Southside 815 afterwards for the "Thirsty" part of the ride (cold beverages and hot food).

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The Meeting Spot:
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Jones Point Park
Jones Point Dr.
Alexandria , VA 22314
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/kZ3zjBHHcQF2

Gather under the bridge by the restrooms.

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The Ride After The Ride:
(This is the "Thirsty" part of the ride)
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Southside 815
815 South Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.836.6222
http://www.southside815.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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