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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- **New Route** Medium Level (B Group): Tuesday Night Ride (TNR) - River FarmShirlington Library, Arlington, VA
Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) B-Group Edition with Mark and Bonnie.
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The Ride: Summary
(Must Read)
++++++++++++++++++++- RIDE NAME: Tuesday Night Ride (TNR) - River Farm
- 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: 13-15mph
- DISTANCE: 12.5 or 15 miles (Based on Where We Turn Around)
- TERRAIN: Trail / Street
- RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
CBG_TNR_RIVER_FARM_B_2025
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50977831 - Mandatory: Bring two bottles of ice water! Recommend fill bottles with ice and top off with water.
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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 with Mark and Bonnie.We'll start in Shirlington and ride down Mt. Vernon Trail, and come home through Old Town Alexandria, to the legendary hill "Medusa", and back to Shirlington.
- The "B" group will go out to Jones Point or Belle Haven Park and turn back with a total of 12.5 miles or 15 miles (Based on where we turn around).
- The "A" group will go out to River Farms.
This is a fairly flat route with one short but challenging hill, and we will be traveling on some streets in Old Town Alexandria. Riders must be aware & comfortable with vehicle surroundings!
This is the Medium level ride because we're going to keep a pace of 13-15mph on flat stretches (slower on streets) and the total distance is approximately 12.5 or 15 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 (13-15mph).
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The Meeting Spot:
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Shirlington Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672We 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!++++++++++++++++++++
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 Route** Advanced Level (A-Group): Tuesday Night Ride (TNR) - River FarmShirlington 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) - River Farm
- 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: 21 miles
- TERRAIN: Trail / Street
- RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
CBG_TNR_RIVER_FARM_A_2025
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50793334
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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 down to River Farm via the Mount Vernon Trail. We’ll turn around, come home via the TNR return route, then thorugh Old Town, to Medusa, King Street, through Park Fairfax and over the 395 flyover to return to Shirlington
It will be fun to welcome Medusa back to CBG rides.
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 - [FREE CUSTARD] The Custard Cruise (Marius' Citizenship Celebration)Shirlington Library, Arlington, VA
What better way to celebrate Marius' Citizenship than to do it the week of July 4th!! Let's get our red, white, and blues out for this ride as well as the upcoming 4th of July ride!!
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: Summary
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- START LOC: Shirlington Library
- START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
- START PARKING: Any Parking Garage
- ARRIVAL: 6:00pm
- SPEECH: 6:15pm
- ROLLING: 6:30pm
- 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 @ 6:00pm
- Speech @ 6:15pm
- Rolling @ 6:30pm
- Back in Shirlington @ 8:00pm(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/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.
![[FREE CUSTARD] The Custard Cruise (Marius' Citizenship Celebration) cover photo](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/b/1/event_495603761.webp "[FREE CUSTARD] The Custard Cruise (Marius' Citizenship Celebration)")
