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Welcome to the Northern Virginia Casual Biking Group (NOVA-CBG). For your cycling pleasure, please join us for various casual bicycle rides around the area. **************************************
How Do We Define "Casual"? : *************************************** Well, we really don't pressure anyone to be a professional cyclist.* We don't ask you to own any special gear (except for a helmet).* We don't ask you to wear special outfits (unless you want to).* All we ask is that you come as you are comfortably with a bike that is in well-tuned shape and a helmet. We ride with a "no man left behind" philosophy so that everyone can enjoy themselves without fear of getting lost or left behind. So the ride may have a few extra "re-grouping" stops if that is required due to various riding skills. Because of this philosophy we really try to ask that the cyclist's riding skill matches the ride they are on.
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Ride Levels: ************************************** 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 easily ride your bike for 10 miles with some minor hills at a comfortable pace of 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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Riding Requirements: ************************************** Just like every other group we DO have some riding requirements: 1) Helmets are mandatory for every ride we do, no exceptions... period.
2) All riders ride at their own risk and with the understanding that cycling is an inherently dangerous activity. Participating in a NoVA-CBG ride is voluntary and riders must be ready and able to participate in the ride as described in the meetup and under the conditions of the day. Riders have read and acknowledged by an RSVP 'YES' MEETUP.com's "Terms of Service : Section 6. Release " found at https://www.meetup.com/terms/ and NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/.
3) Just in case there is an emergency situation you should always have on you Identification, Insurance, and any other important medical information.
4) All riders must be at least 18 years of age.
5) No music is allowed on any of the rides. Headphones or otherwise.
6) We have a "three strikes" NO SHOW policy, so please honor your RSVP or change it accordingly as soon as your situation changes.
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Membership Dues: ************************************** Your first two months in the group are free, after that we have an annual $10.00 membership fee. This fee helps defer the cost of the MEETUP fees and facilitates our Annual "Company" Picnic and Annual Holiday Party. In addition these dues allow us to perform our Tire Changing and Gear classes and our Bike In Movies series during the winter.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Beginner(+) Level: Fresh Baguette (Bethesda)Columbia Island Marina, Arlington, VA
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The Ride Summary:
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++++++++++++++++++++++- RIDE NAME: Fresh Baguette
- START LOC: Columbia Island Marina / LBJ Memorial Grove
- START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/8t6o5ZWsQps
- START PARKING: Parking lot, ample parking.
- ARRIVAL: 10:00 a.m.
- SPEECH: 10:15 a.m.
- ROLLING: 10:30 a.m.
- LEVEL: Beginner(+) The + is for the mileage, the route is easy!
- DISTANCE: 20 miles
- PACE: 12 to 14 mph
- TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Incline out CCT / 33rd Street
- RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
CBG_FRESH_BAGUETTE_RIDE_2025
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52635522
NOTES:
- Bring a bike lock.
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The Ride: Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents The Fresh Baguette Ride.
They offer both savory and sweet pastries, quiches, and a new Cro'gel sandwich, a cross between a bagel and a croissant! You can check out their menu here: Fresh Baguette
Their gluten-free options are few - it is a French bakery, after all - but you have several other options available to choose from on that main drag in Bethesda.The route is an "out and back" starting from the LBJ Grove / Columbia Island Marina, heading up Mt Vernon trail to Key Bridge, where we cross over and take Capitol Crescent Trail up to Bethesda. After we enjoy our pastries/ sandwiches, we will head back the way we came. Remember, the Capital Crescent Trail is an incline out, but a decline back so it will be a good start to the return trip. Continue back through Georgetown and the Mt. Vernon trail to Columbia Marina makes this a fairly simply ride but comes in at 20 miles so a beginner can do it (it's just a tad longer than our normal 15 miles ergo the Beginner PLUS).
Bring a Bike Lock!!!
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The Meeting Spot:
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Columbia Island Marina / LBJ Memorial Grove
George Washington Memorial Pkwy,
Arlington, VA 22202
https://goo.gl/maps/8t6o5ZWsQpsIMPORTANT: Give yourself ample time to find this location. We are starting from Columbia Island Marina/LBJ Memorial Grove on the river (not Pentagon) side. The location can be difficult to find because it has no exact physical address. USE THE GPS LINKS !!
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The Ride after the Ride:
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We will eat during the ride!++++++++++++++++++++
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. - Medium(-) Level: The Koffee Klatch-Brunch Ride: Frame in ViennaBluemont Park Tennis Courts, Arlington, VA
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The Ride: Summary
(Must Read)
++++++++++++++++++++- RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride-Brunch Ride: Frame Coffee Roasters (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: 18.7 mi
- TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cyclepath
- RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
- CBG_KOFFEEK_FRAME_2025
- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51607073
- 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 were originally 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 return to Vienna to celebrate Innergize Day because Fall has fell and we want to do something for ourselves.
The ride is a 18.7 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 take the W&OD, I-66 Parallel Trail and some neighborhood streets to Vienna for coffee at the Frame Coffee Roasters. Afterwards we will zip back downhill on the W&OD 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 at:
FRAME COFFEE ROASTERS
302 Maple Ave W
Vienna, VA
This is a small venue with limited seating+++++++++++++++++++++
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.
- Advanced Level (A-Group): Tuesday Night Ride (TNR) - Whole Foods (Out & Back)Shirlington Library, Arlington, VA
Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) A-Group Edition with Ryan, Dave, Ronne, and Bruce
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The Ride: Summary
(Must Read)
++++++++++++++++++++- RIDE NAME: Tuesday Night Ride (TNR) - Whole Foods (Out & Back)
- 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: Advanced
- PACE: Anywhere from 16-20+mph
- DISTANCE: 24 miles (Whole Foods)
- TERRAIN: Trail / Street
- RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
CBG_TNR_LMIKE_WFOOD_2024
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48233003
***As we begin to ride in the evening, it's time to bring headlights *to see* with. Please make sure they're charged before the ride. If you need help on what to buy, see information here: https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/296536602/
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The Ride: Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents: Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) A-Group Edition with Ryan, Dave, Ronne, and Bruce.We'll start in Shirlington and ride out to Whole Foods and back on the W&OD!
- The B group will do an OUT and BACK to Lazy Mikes via the W&OD - 16 miles (ice cream optional).
- The A group will do an OUT and BACK to Whole Foods via the W&OD - 24 miles.
It's UPHILL on the way out, but a glorious DOWNHILL on the way home!
This is a NO DROP ride so you will not be left behind but you are expected to try to keep an A-Group level pace (16-20+mph).
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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.++++++++++++++++++++
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!++++++++++++++++++++
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. - *NEW TIME / BRING LIGHTS* Beginner Level: The Custard Cruise (Arrive 5:30)Shirlington Library, Arlington, VA
NEW TIME - Arrive 5:30pm
SUNSET - 7:02 PM
BRING LIGHTS!!+++++++++++++++++++++
The Ride: Summary
(Must Read)
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- 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 done.
- LEVEL: Beginner Level (But All Welcome)
- DISTANCE: 10 miles.
- PACE: 12 mph
- TERRAIN: No Hills, Trail and Street Riding.
- RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
CBG_CUSTARD_CRUISE_2025
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46334991
NOTES:
- No Hills, 10 miles, No Surprises, Custard!
- Bring enough fluids for the entire ride.
- https://www.thedairygodmother.com/flavor-forecast/
TIMINGS (approximates):
- Arrive @ 5:30pm
- Speech @ 5:45pm
- Rolling @ As soon as the speech is done.
- Back in Shirlington @ 7:15pm(ish)- IT WILL BE DARK
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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/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaAWe will meet in front of the Shirlington Library by the fountains.
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The Ride After The Ride:
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What better way to wash down your custard than with a tasty beverage. For those interested we will go to Samuel Beckett’s after the ride for our social. We sit outside so we can bring our bikes and keep an eye on them. Join us if you like!+++++++++++++++++++++
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.
