Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride - Coffee Republic National Landing
• START LOC: Bluemont Park Tennis Courts
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/6VkzVaS72LKGn9nr5
• START PARKING: Bluemont Park Tennis Parking Area (with Restrooms)
• ARRIVAL: 9:00am
• SPEECH: 9:10am

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

• ROLLING: 9:15am
• LEVEL: Medium
• DISTANCE: 16.9 miles
• PACE: 11-13 mph (a "social" pace)
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cyclepath
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_KOFFEEK_COFREP_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51958936

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.
• 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.

The ride is a 16.9 mile medium level ridden at a social pace (11-13 mph). We will ride an Arlington Loop Variant Route clockwise starting from the Bluemont Tennis Courts on Wilson at 4 Mile Run. From the start we will take the Bluemont Junction Trail to the Custis Trail. We will exit the Loop at the Long Bridge Connector and ride Crystal Dr/Potomac Ave to 33rd. Our coffee stop is at Coffee Republic located at about mile 10.3. It's at the NE corner of 33rd and S Ball in the Azure complex. After the stop we will ride Ball St to Glebe to the 4 Mile Run Trail and continue the loop. We will also use the 4MRT instead of the W&OD for shade between Shirlington and George Mason Dr. You are not required to drink or even like coffee.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Bluemont Tennis Parking Area (with Restrooms)
Wilson Blvd & N Manchester St
Arlington, VA 22203
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/6VkzVaS72LKGn9nr5
We will meet in the parking lot.

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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.

• 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/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.

• 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.

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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

• Definition of "Klatch" /kläCH/ noun = A gathering characterized by informal conversation
• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride: Roads, Hills, & The Happy Tart
• START LOC: Bluemont Park, Manchester & Wilson, Arlington, VA
• START GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9]
• START PARKING: Tennis Courts Parking lot (restroom available)
• ARRIVAL: 9:00 am
• SPEECH: 9:10am

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

• ROLLING: 9:15am
• LEVEL: Medium
• PACE: 11-13 mph (Social Pace)
• DISTANCE: 19.4 mi
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cyclepath
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_KOFFEEK_HTART_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51992007

Notes:

• This ride is organized "lean" and 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.
• 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 generally based off the Arlington Loop where we will visit different area coffee shops or bakeries for a cup and/or treat if desired. You don't have to drink or even like coffee to participate.

To celebrate National Raspberries and Cream Day (and National Lighthouse and National Sea Serpent Days) we will continue to push ourselves on the second Koffee Klatch ride of the week. This will be a 19.4 mile, mostly road ride with some hills in North Arlington ending up in Falls Church for coffee and pastries at The Happy Tart, mile 12.4. After the stop we head up to the W&OD at Virginia Lane/Shreve Rd and then back to Bluemont Park.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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This week's Coffee Shop is the Ride WITHIN The Ride!
The Happy Tart (Gluten Free Patisserie)
Pearson Square
410 S Maple Ave #110
Falls Church, 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.