Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

CBG's 15th Annual Halloween "BOO"cycle Ride

Sat, Oct 31 · 5:30 PM EDT

111 S Pitt St, 111 S Pitt St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA, Alexandria, VA, US

The 15th Annual NoVA CBG's Halloween "BOO"cycl­e Ride.

• Fun, Festive, Battery Powered Lights on your bicycles are REQUIRED!
• Dressing up is optional but HIGHLY encouraged.
• The more lights the better.

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: 15th Annual CBG's Halloween "BOO"cycle Ride
• START LOC: 111 S Pitt St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Parking Garage)
• START GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FctsnHdth479hVLs9
• START PARKING: Height 6' 6" / Cost $5
• ARRIVAL: 5:30 PM (on time is a must)
• SPEECH: 5:45 PM
• ROLLING: 6:00 PM
• SUNSET: 6:09 PM
• LEVEL: CBG After Dark Level
• DISTANCE: 15 miles
• PACE: 12+ (Parade Pace)
• TERRAIN: Street Riding
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_BOOCYCLE_2026
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57736046

NOTES:

• REQUIRED: Festive Decorative Battery Powered Lights on your bike.
• REQUIRED: Being on time is VERY important for this ride.
• REQUIRED: 100+ Lumen headlights to SEE WITH.
• REQUIRED: Bring a spare tube for your bike.
• REQUIRED: Halloween is on a Saturday night this year!

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents the 15th Annual CBG's Halloween "BOO"cycle Ride.

This is probably the most "feel good" ride that exists in NoVA CBG. Parents and children alike cheer and applaud at the return of the Annual BOOcycle ride. If you've done it before, you know what I mean. If you haven't, come on out and experience it first hand and I promise you will not be disappointed. The ride route will be approximately 15 miles at a Halloween pace.

1. REQUIRED: You must be on time for the ride: Arrive at 5:30pm, Speech at 5:45pm, and we roll as soon as the speech is over. We have to leave on time to maximize the number of "trick or treaters" that will see us as sunset is at 6:09pm. You MUST be there for the speech.
2. REQUIRED: Decorate your bike in battery powered lights, It's a Halloween Bicycle Parade.
3. REQUIRED: Do NOT use glow sticks to try and light up your bike.
4. Not Required (but highly advised): Dress up in costume if you want to. Of course the more creative the better. Just don't let any of this interfere with your ability to ride your bike safely.
5. REQUIRED: Decorate your bike and yourself BEFORE arriving to the ride: We can't wait for you to put lights on your bike or work on your costume. If you need prep time, show up earlier than 5:15pm.
6. REQUIRED: YOU MUST HAVE A HEADLIGHT THAT IS AT LEAST 100+ LUMEN and HAVE IT CHARGED UP: Please please please do this. If you don't know what the difference is between a "light you can see with" and a "light to be seen by" go talk to your bike store of choice, they will help you.

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The Meeting Spot:
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111 S Pitt St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Parking Garage)
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FctsnHdth479hVLs9
Height: 6' 6"

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The Ride DURING The Ride:
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Stop #1: Hope's House (for Trick-or-Treating)
Stop #2: Bruce / Sandra's House (for Trick-or-Treating / Restroom)
Stop #3: Carol E's House (for HOT Apple Cider and Treats!! / Restroom)

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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.

Advanced Level: Koffee Klatch Ride - Día de los Muertos

Mon, Nov 2 · 9:00 AM EST

Bluemont Playground, 329 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA 22203, USA, Arlington, VA, US

An annual rain or shine ride, help ChrisR celebrate his birthday. Ride has km or miles options

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride - Día de los Muertos
• START LOC: Bluemont Park South Parking, 329 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA
• BEST ACCESS from Rte 50
• START GPS: 38°52'07.6"N 77°07'55.7"W
• START PARKING: Bluemont South Lot (restroom available)
• ARRIVAL: 9:00am
• SPEECH: 9:10am

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

• ROLLING: 9:15am
• LEVEL: Advanced
• PACE: 12-14 mph (a "social" pace)
• DISTANCE: 73 km (46 miles) or maybe 74 miles
• TERRAIN: Bike Trails / Bike Lanes / Streets, some hills
• Ride With GPS Route(s):
• Part 1 (74 km/46 miles): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57621173
• Part 2 (29 miles): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57621340
• Notes:
• This ride is organized "lean" and may not have a sweep, if no sweep, max 7 riders.
• 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. This Route goes out the I-66 Parallel Trail to Fair Oaks, up the FFX Co Pkwy Trail to Reston, back the W&OD to Falls Church and then some streets in N Arlington (hills) to get the distance total. There will be a Koffee/Rest stop about every 16 miles

For those gluttons for punishment, once back at Bluemont we will basically take the Arlington Loop, but extend down through Alexandria to reach the target 74 mile distance. There will be two good hills near the end (Chambliss Trail from Holmes Run and Lacy Blvd to Columbia Pike)

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The Meeting Spot
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South Bluemont Parking
329 N Manchester St
Arlington, VA 22203
GPS: 38°52'07.6"N 77°07'55.7"W
We will meet in the parking lot.

• This location has Restrooms
• Next to the Playground and Disc Golf Course

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The Ride After The Ride:
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This week's coffee shop will be a Ride WITHIN The Ride!

Stop 1 Mile 16.8 - SR Coffee
Stop 2 Mile 33 - Taco Bamba - Lunch
Stop 3 Mile 48.2 - Roggenart European
Stop 4 Mile 64.7 - Cameron Café

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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: The Koffee Klatch Ride: Vote then Eclarions

Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM EST

Bluemont Playground, 309 North Manchester Street, Arlington, VA, US

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

THIS HAS A START LOCATION AT THE SOUTH END OF BLUEMONT PARK

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride: VOTE then Eclarions
• START LOC: Bluemont Park Playground
• BEST ACCESS FROM RTE 50
• Start GPS: 38°52'07.6"N 77°07'55.7"W
  ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:10am
• ROLLING: 10:15am
• LEVEL: Medium
• DISTANCE: 19.6 mi
• PACE: 11-13 mph (Social Pace)
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle path
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_KOFFEEK_ECLARIONS_ALEX_2026
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54224094

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 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.

This week we will again do a loop to Old Town Alexandria on Election Day 2026!

The ride is a 19.6 mile medium level ridden at a social pace (11-13 mph). We will get on the W&OD from the Bluemont SOUTH Parking Area to the 4MRT at Shirlington, then the MVT and ride through Old Town and the Wilkes St tunnel to Eclarions at mile 9. We will ride back to the starting point via Columbus St, Cameron St, up the Braddock-King/Potomac Yard Trail, up to the Mt Jefferson Park Trail at Stewart St. When we get to Four Mile Run we will head though Arlandia on streets and Shirlington on the 4MRT to Carlin Springs Rd where we get back on the W&OD.

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The Meeting Spot:
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South Bluemont Parking
329 N Manchester St
Arlington, VA 22203
GPS: 38°52'07.6"N 77°07'55.7"W

We will meet in the parking lot.

• This location has Restrooms
• Next to the Playground and Disc Golf Course

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The Koffee Within The Ride:
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Eclarions
430 S Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314

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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: Veteran's Day Monument Ride

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM EST

Crystal City Parking, 2231 Crystal Dr, (corner of 23rd St.S. and Crystal Drive next to Starbucks), Arlington, va, US

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Veteran's Day Monument Ride
• START LOC: 2231 Crystal Dr. Arlington, VA 22202
  (Crystal City Shops Parking Garage - Right next to Starbucks)
• START PARKING PIC:
  https://nationallanding.org/parking/2231-crystal-drive
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/VZcSm1gjjMtXB7WW6
• START PARKING: First hour: $3.00, Max daily/extended stay: $6.00 (for stays over one hour on weekends and federal holidays).
• ARRIVAL: 11:00am
• SPEECH: 11:15am
• ROLLING: 11:30am
• LEVEL: Medium(-) (some street riding)
• PACE: 12-14mph
• DISTANCE: ~14 miles
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Bike Lanes
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE: Coming soon

NOTES:
Order of Visitation - A whirlwind tour schedule is as follows:

1. COAST GUARD/ALL SAILORS - Merchant Marine Memorial
2. VETERANS - The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
3. NAVY - Navy Memorial /
   Grand Army of the Republic Veterans' Memorial
4. VETERANS - A Soldier’s Journey sculpture @ World War I Memorial
5. VETERANS - Women In Military Service For America Memorial
6. MARINE - Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
7. AIR FORCE / 9-11 Memorial
   (Air Force Memorial is not bicycle accessible but we can see it from 9-11)

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents the CBG Veteran's Day Monument Ride.

We start our ride at the Crystal City Shops Parking Garage (2231 Crystal Dr.) and then head off to see a number of monuments throughout the afternoon.

Please give yourself extra time to find parking and be at the meetup on time. Please pump up your tires before the coming to the park and pack a snack if you think you’ll need it.

We will make our way around to all kinds of memorials on the mall.

1. COAST GUARD/ALL SAILORS - Merchant Marine Memorial
2. VETERANS - The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
3. NAVY - Navy Memorial /
   Grand Army of the Republic Veterans' Memorial
4. VETERANS - A Soldier’s Journey sculpture @ World War I Memorial
5. VETERANS - Women In Military Service For America Memorial
6. MARINE - Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
7. AIR FORCE - 9-11 Memorial
   (Air Force Memorial is not bicycle accessible but we can see it from 9-11)

This is a RAMBLE and the route may be slightly adjusted as/if needed and deemed by the mood of the group.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Crystal City Shops Parking
2231 Crystal Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202
(Parking Garage right next to Starbucks)
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/VZcSm1gjjMtXB7WW6
PARKING PICTURE: https://nationallanding.org/parking/2231-crystal-drive

• First hour: $3.00, Max daily/extended stay: $6.00 (for stays over one hour on weekends and federal holidays).
• Please give yourself extra time to find parking and be at the meetup on time.

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The Ride after the Ride:
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We'll go to "Good Stuff Eatery" (https://goodstuffeatery.com/locations/crystal-city) which also houses We the Pizza (https://wethepizza.com/). There's something for everyone!

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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.