Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

All Levels: Indian Head Rail Trail

Sat, Apr 25 · 10:00 AM EDT

Indian Head Elementary School, 4200 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD, US

A ride so nice, let's do it twice. Bonnie's ride is FULL for Sunday, so I figured we can do Indian Head on Saturday and get some yummy BBQ afterwards. I need the miles.

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Indian Head Rail Trail
• START LOC: Indian Head Elementary School
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/92qnj6noJXS2
• START PARKING PIC: https://goo.gl/rGvVtx
• ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:15am
• ROLLING: 10:30am
• LEVEL: All Levels
• DISTANCE: Up to 26 miles (13.0 each way)
• PACE: Any Pace
• TERRAIN: Flat Paved Bike Trail
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_INDIAN_HEAD_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33415652

NOTE:

• Bring 2 Full Water Bottles.
• Porto-Potties at start, on the trail, as well as flush toilet at turn around.

TIMINGS (approximates):

• Rolling @ 10:30am
• End of Trail @ 11:30am - 12:00pm
• Back at Head of Trail @ 1:00pm(ish)
• Everyone is OFF the trail NLT 1:30pm
• The above is based on an average of at least 10mph

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents The Indian Head Rail Trail.

The Indian Head Rail Trail is a straight, no turning, tree lined, flat, and pretty trail. You cannot get lost so you can go as fast or as slow as you like.

You can make the ride any distance you want (up to 27 miles, 13.5 out and 13.5 back). Remember that the distance you travel out is the same distance you have to travel back.

• This is a perfect ride to see how far you can go.
• This is a perfect ride to see how fast you can go.
• This is a perfect ride to try out your new clips.
• This is a perfect ride to try out your new bike.
• This is a perfect ride to slow roll and enjoy nature.

You get the idea ;)

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The Meeting Spot:
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Indian Head Elementary School
4200 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/92qnj6noJXS2
PARKING PIC: https://goo.gl/rGvVtx

DO NOT park in the Pavilion parking lot, please park in the gravel parking spots (see picture link above).

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The Ride after the Ride:
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Dale's Smokehouse
4645 Indian Head Hwy,
Indian Head, MD 20640
301.743.6777
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/2MiiYFaHpLGa3uo17

If you're back at the start, and you want to grab some great BBQ, go to Dale's Smokehouse.

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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.

Beginner(+) Level: Casual Brunch Group - The Royal Restaurant

Sun, Apr 26 · 11:00 AM EDT

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

Casual Brunch Group (CBG, get it?): A series of weekend rides with brunch as a feature. Some rides will be beginner rides (shorter), some will be medium (longer), all will be Casual pace. Bring a bike lock.

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: The Royal Restaurant
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/YRwKLeAPqq6mHZaT6
• START PARKING: Any Garage
• ARRIVAL: 11:00am
• SPEECH: 11:15 am
• ROLLING: 11:30am
• LEVEL: Beginner(+)
• PACE: 10-12+ mph (casual)
• DISTANCE: approx 14 miles
• TERRAIN: Paved Trail, Street Riding
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_BRUNCH_ROYAL_2026
  TBD

NOTES:

• Bring a spare tube.
• Bring a bike lock.
• Brunch in the middle of the ride: https://royalrestaurantva.com/

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The Ride: Detail
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Route To Be Determined :)

Please note, we will enjoy a nice leisurely meal (no rushing).

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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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No ride after the ride since we will be stopping during the ride at:
Royal Restaurant
730 North Asaph St.
Alexandria, VA 2314
(703) 548-1616
https://royalrestaurantva.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.

Medium Level (B Group): Thirsty Thursday - Garmin/RidewithGPS

Thu, May 7 · 6:29 PM EDT

Jones Point Park, Jones Point Dr, Alexandria, VA, US

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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• 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: 6:30pm
• SPEECH: 6:35pm
• ROLLING: 6:45pm
• LEVEL: Medium ("B" group)
• PACE: NMT 16mph
• DISTANCE: 14.5 miles
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_THIRSTY_THURSDAY_2026
  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).

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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.

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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.

Advanced Level (A Group): Very Thirsty Thursday - Garmin/RidewithGPS

Thu, May 7 · 6:30 PM EDT

Jones Point Park, Jones Point Dr, Alexandria, VA, US

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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• RIDE NAME: Very Thirsty Thursday ("A" 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: 6:30pm
• SPEECH: 6:35pm
• ROLLING: 6:45pm
• LEVEL: Advanced (A group)
• PACE: Above 16mph
• DISTANCE: 14.5 miles
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_THIRSTY_THURSDAY_2026
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40081486

NOTES:

• To do this "A" version participation in a PREVIOUS Medium Level Thirsty Thursday ride is required.
• Same RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE (the addition of the Evil Twin is Approved).
• Knowing the route is on you as there is no leader so having the route loaded on your bike navigation computer (Garmin, Wahoo, Etc...) or RidewithGPS app on your phone will be required.
• Only regroup is Fort Hunt (wait for Medium riders to fully arrive).
• Ultimately the Medium Sweeper will be along if there are any issues.
• All route, road riding safety rules, and CBG Good Guy rules WILL BE followed. This is a ONE STRIKE statement.
• Heading to Southside 815 afterwards for the "Thirsty" part of the ride (cold beverages and hot food).

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

This is the Advanced Version ("A" group) of our traditional Thirsty Thursday ride. Same route, just faster, and without a lead or sweep. To qualify for this "A" group you must have participated in the Medium Level Thirsty Thursday.

"A" group riders are expected to do the same route as the "B" group riders. You are welcome to do the Evil Twin hill as an added bonus. The only "stop" you need to make is at Fort Hunt. When at Fort Hunt you will wait for the "B" group to fully arrive.

As part of the "A" group you will be expected to know the route or have it loaded on your bicycle navigation computer or RidewithGPS phone app. At some point, the "B" group riders will be coming up behind you so if there is a problem someone from CBG can/will assist.

Most importantly: All route details, road riding safety rules, as well as CBG Good Guy rules WILL BE followed. Any evidence to the contrary will have repercussions. This is a ONE STRIKE statement.

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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.