Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

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NoVA CBG Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/NOVACBG)
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.

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NoVA CBG Zwifters: Wintering in Watopia (02/09) - Watopia's Waistband (60 min)
Mon, Feb 9 · 6:15 PM EST
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Tonight's Zwift Ride:
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- ROUTE DETAILS: https://zwiftinsider.com/route/watopias-waistband/
- CLUB DISCORD LINK: https://discord.gg/rYx9JV2mD
- RIDE TIME: One Hour
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The Ride: Summary
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- NAME: NoVA CBG Zwifters: Wintering in Watopia (Mon's & Wed's)
- WATOPIA ARRIVAL: 6:15 PM
- WATOPIA ROLLING: 6:30 PM
- WATOPIA ENDING: 7:30 PM (one hour duration)
- START LOCATION: Auto Placement in the Zwift route
- LEVEL: Introductory (ride as much or as little as you want).
- DISTANCE: Your distance will vary.
- PACE: "Keep Together" feature in Zwift. (pedal at your own pace).
- TERRAIN: Smart trainers will adjust resistance for terrain, dumb trainers will not.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
- You have to keep pedaling your bicycle for the "Keep Together" feature to keep you with everyone else.
- You don't have to pedal fast, but you must pedal.
- Coffee breaks are when you can stop pedaling.
- You need to join the "NoVA CBG Zwift Riders" club on Zwift (see link below or search for the club on your Zwift Companion App).
  https://www.zwift.com/clubs/e4780b0c-7dc8-4a21-8954-cf34b0326103/home
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ZWIFT Details
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See this link: https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/312781138/
5 attendees
NoVA CBG Zwifters: Wintering in Watopia (02/11) - *England* London Flat (60 min)
Wed, Feb 11 · 6:15 PM EST
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Tonight's Zwift Ride:
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- ROUTE LINK: https://www.zwift.com/events/view/5420959
- ROUTE DETAILS: https://zwiftinsider.com/route/london-flat/
- CLUB DISCORD LINK: https://discord.gg/rYx9JV2mD
- RIDE TIME: One Hour
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The Ride: Summary
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- NAME: NoVA CBG Zwifters: Wintering in Watopia (Mon's & Wed's)
- WATOPIA ARRIVAL: 6:15 PM
- WATOPIA ROLLING: 6:30 PM
- WATOPIA ENDING: 7:30 PM (one hour duration)
- START LOCATION: Auto Placement in the Zwift route
- LEVEL: Introductory (ride as much or as little as you want).
- DISTANCE: Your distance will vary.
- PACE: "Keep Together" feature in Zwift. (pedal at your own pace).
- TERRAIN: Smart trainers will adjust resistance for terrain, dumb trainers will not.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
- You have to keep pedaling your bicycle for the "Keep Together" feature to keep you with everyone else.
- You don't have to pedal fast, but you must pedal.
- Coffee breaks are when you can stop pedaling.
- You need to join the "NoVA CBG Zwift Riders" club on Zwift (see link below or search for the club on your Zwift Companion App).
  https://www.zwift.com/clubs/e4780b0c-7dc8-4a21-8954-cf34b0326103/home
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ZWIFT Details
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See this link: https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/312781138/
6 attendees
[FYI] 29th Annual Stop Swap and Save Bike Expo 2026
Sun, Feb 15 · 9:00 AM EST
Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, US
FYI Only :
STOP, SWAP AND SAVE!
706 Agricultural Center Dr
Westminster, MD 21157
9:00am to 2:00pm
https://stopswapandsave.com/

This is an informational post only. This post is so folks that ARE doing the event can RSVP and communicate with each other in the comments section via this page.

NoVA CBG is not doing this event as a true Meetup so any "meeting" times or stuff like that are to be discussed among yourselves.

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From The STOP, SWAP AND SAVE! webpage:
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Don't miss the STOP, SWAP AND SAVE! Our 29th annual event takes place on Sunday, February 15th, 2026 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm when over 4000 people will make the trip from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and beyond to spend the day at the Carroll County Ag Center in Westminster, MD at the East Coast’s largest indoor bicycle swap meet and consumer bike expo. If you’ve never made it to the SWAP before, don’t miss out in 2026!

The STOP, SWAP AND SAVE is the place to sell your old parts and bikes or take advantage of unbelievable deals on everything you need for a great season of cycling. Buy, sell, browse, shop, trade or just hang out with industry reps, individual vendors, bike shops, manufacturers and like-minded cyclists!!

Beat the cold and kick-off your Spring cycling season at the SWAP! Admission is $10 per person, cash only and includes over 50,000 square feet (yes, it's all indoor and heated) of everything that cycling has to offer. Whether you’re looking for road bikes, mountain bikes, triathlon bikes, BMX bikes, clothing, bike parts, cycling accessories, vintage, new or used, there’s something for everyone... all for sale at discounted prices!

What will you find at the SWAP.... hundreds of vendors, thousands and thousands of discounted cycling and fitness products, product demos, prizes and giveaways, special events and so much more!

Need more info? Start with our FAQs or Registration Info pages.

Event Schedule
- 6:00 am-9:00 am Venue opens, check-in and set-up for vendors only
- 9:00 am Event opens for general admission
- 2:00 pm Event closes to consumers, vendor tear-down begins
- 4:00 pm Venue closes, all vendors must be packed-up and headed home
See you at the SWAP!
3 attendees
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Tuesday TubesDay (02/17/26): Tire Changing Demonstration @ Shirlington Library
Tue, Feb 17 · 5:45 PM EST
Shirlington Branch Library, The Village at Shirlington, 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206, Arlington, Vi, US
The Third Tuesday of the month is Tuesday TubesDay!!
CLASS BEGINS: Promptly @ 6:00pm (arrive 5:45).

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The Tire Demonstration:
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WHEN: February 17th is Tuesday TubesDay!!

WHERE: Shirlington Library, inside in the large meeting room.

ARRIVE: Shoot for 5:45pm

CLASS BEGINS: Promptly @ 6:00pm

CLASS FINISHES: 7:30pm (library closes at 8pm)

Attendance is free

Ride after the Ride is at Samuel Beckett's @ 8:00pm.
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Optional:
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If you want to practice on your own tire, please bring the front wheel of your bicycle to the demonstration. If you bring your front wheel, please bring a towel or a sheet or similar to put on the table. This is not necessary if you just want to watch the demonstration.
(WATCH THIS VIDEO FOR HOW TO REMOVE YOUR FRONT WHEEL: https://youtu.be/UxgneYfegNc).

This demonstration covers a range of topics, including:
- Fixing a flat tire / Changing a tire.
- Which mobile pump is best.
- C02 usage explained (not demonstrated).
- Explain what basic tools to carry for various roadside repairs.
- Please bring any bike tools or accessories that you already own and we will show you how to use them (don't worry if you don't own any).
- I will follow up with an email after the class of the various things we went through and tool suggestion links.
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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
Inside in the large meeting room.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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Samuel Beckett's
2800 S Randolph St #110
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/rHx2PvqFicpFRrDZ8
7 attendees