Med Level: Scenic C&O Canal Ride (No Skinny Tires) - White's Ferry 2 Brunswick

Do you want turn by turn directions? NoVA CBG has a RideWithGPS club account that's free. Follow the instructions found here.

https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Scenic C&O Canal (No Skinny Tire Ride)
• START LOC: White's Ferry Store & Grill
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/F7VESyDp7x296EME7
• START PARKING: Large parking lot adjacent to White's Ferry Store & Grill (w/restrooms)
• ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:15am
• ROLLING: 10:30am
• LEVEL: Medium Level
• DISTANCE: 39 miles round trip
• PACE: 12-14 mph (relaxed)
• TERRAIN: C&O Canal Packed Dirt/Rock - Flat
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_C&O_WHITES_FERRY_BRUNSWICK_2024: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40855355

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• No Skinny Tires ... 28mm on up please.
• Bring two bottles of cold water or a hydration pack with you.
• The tow path has been resurfaced (not paved) and is a joy to ride.
• Bring a Bike Lock
• Spare Tube Is Required !!!

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The Ride : Detail
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Join us for a peaceful, moderately paced ride along the tree-lined C & O Canal Towpath from White's Ferry to Brunswick. This beautiful ride hugging the Potomac River is a real treat!

The new bridge at Culvert 82 (mm 52.5) is complete so no more dismounting for the low water crossing required!

The C&O canal is a packed dirt trail; please bring at least one spare tube with you and check your bike tires PRIOR to the ride to make sure they are not too worn out.

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The Meeting Spot:
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White's Ferry Store & Grill
24801 Whites Ferry Rd,
Dickerson, MD 20842
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/F7VESyDp7x296EME7
PARKING: Large parking lot adjacent to White's Ferry Store & Grill (has restrooms).

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The Ride After The Ride:
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The Ride IN The Ride!
We will arrive in historic downtown Brunswick, and have lunch at Potomac Street Grill. They are kindly reserving space for us and our bikes :-)

Potomac Street Grill - American, Middle Eastern, Tex-Mex.
31 E Potomac Street
Brunswick, MD 21716
301-969-0046
https://www.potomacstreetgrill.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.
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