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

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_2025
  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.