Medium Level: The Koffee Klatch Bastille Day Ride: Paris Baguette Alexandria

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: The Koffee Klatch Bastille Day Ride: Paris Baguette
• START LOC: Bluemont Park, Manchester & Wilson, Arlington, VA
• START GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9]
• START PARKING: Tennis Courts Parking lot (restroom available)
• ARRIVAL: 9:00am
• SPEECH: 9:10am
• ROLLING: 9:15am
• LEVEL: Medium
• DISTANCE: 20.2 mi
• PACE: 11-13 mph (Social Pace)
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle path
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_KOFFEEK_BASTILLE_2025V2
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51606823

Notes:

• Note start different time
• 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 20.2 mile loop to a French Boulangerie/Patisserie to remember the storming of the Bastille on this date in 1789. It's mostly the Arlington Loop departing at Route 1 and working our way up hill to Paris Baguette. Afterwards we've got a bunch of street riding and a climb up Lacy Blvd behind Baileys Crossroads.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Bluemont Park Tennis Courts

• We will meet in the parking lot.

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The Koffee Within The Ride:
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PARIS BAGUETTE
4616 Kenmore Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304

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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](http://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.