Every Level (Introductory up to Advanced) : Indian Head Rail Trail

Let's go ride the Newly Re-Opened Indian Head Rail Trail !!!

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Arrive @ 10:00am
Pre-Ride @ 10:15am
Rolling @ 10:30am

You can ride any mileage you want.
You can ride as fast or as slow as you want
(27 miles max mileage)

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The Ride:

This ride is open to ANYONE regardless of riding ability.

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 cannot get lost so you can make the ride any distance you want ....just remember that the distance you travel out is the same distance you have to travel back when you turn around :)

Do you want to try out riding with clips? Do you want to try out a new bike? Do you want a nice recovery ride? Do you want to bring a friend with you to go on a nice casual bike ride? This is the ride for you (even non-member guests are welcome just add a +1 to your RSVP).

See trail picture below, plenty of "Portable Toilets" but not much to refill our water bottles on the trail. Bring a good supply of liquid with you.

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Map of the ride:http://goo.gl/maps/xcsC
Website of the Indian Head Trail:
http://www.charlescountyparks.com/parks/trails

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The Meeting Spot:

Park @ Charlie Wright Memorial Park (right next to Indian Head Elementary School).

Get you own directions : Google Map to Charlie Wright Memorial Park:
http://goo.gl/maps/P7sD

Using GPS? You can put in "Indian Head Elementary School" and you are right next to the park.

We will meet right in front of the Indian Head Elementary School in the parking lot. There is a "portable toilet" available at the beginning of the ride but not a full restroom (just FYI).

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The Ride after the Ride:

http://www.georgesribs.com/

Georges Ribs
4840 Strauss Ave
Indian Head, MD 20640
301-743-3500

Opens on Sunday @ 11:30am.

No Booze, but good eats !!

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Ride Level Chart:

A note about our ride levels. We try to accommodate all levels of cyclists with different types 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 : If you can easily ride your bike for 10 miles (distance) with some minor hills at a comfortable pace (10+ to 12+ mph).

Medium Level : If you can do 20 miles pretty easily at a moderate pace (13 to 15+ mph)

Advanced Level : If 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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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 6.2 " found HERE (https://www.meetup.com/terms/) ( https://www.meetup.com/terms/ ) and NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found HERE (http://files.meetup.com/1557670/NOVA-CBG_WAIVER.pdf) ( http://files.meetup.com/1557670/NOVA-CBG_WAIVER.pdf ).

Remember that helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. NO Helmet, NO ride, 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. This is when we check to make sure you have all the required equipment and the last chance for you to make sure your bike is ready for the ride. We will also talk through the route for the day and review basic safety instruction for group riding as well as other important topics. If you do not attend the pre-ride preparation, you will not be allowed to participate on the ride, so please be on time as there will be NO exceptions. Please also keep in mind the group's cancellation policy when you RSVP.