Beginner(+) Level: The Pure Pasty Pedal

Come join us to check out The Pure Pasty Co - specializing in Britain's iconic hearty, hand-held savory pies! Owner Michael Burgess opened his bakery in Vienna in 2010 – a year after emigrating here. He returned to Cornwall to compete in the World Pasty Championship - the Olympics of pasties, and shocked the pasty world by winning the top prize in 2018 (the first for an American pasty shop) and again in 2019!

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: The Pure Pasty Pedal
• START LOC: Bluemont Park, N. Manchester & Wilson, Arlington, VA 22203
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9
• START PARKING: Four Mile Run Trail Parking Area (restroom available)
• ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:15am
• ROLLING: 10:30am
• LEVEL: Beginner(+) Level
• PACE: ~12+mph
• DISTANCE: 17 miles
• TERRAIN: trail, local streets
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE: coming!

NOTES:

• Bring a spare tube.
• Bring a bike lock.
• Brunch in the middle of the ride: The Pure Pasty Co.

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The Ride: Detail
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We will ride out on the W&OD trail to Vienna to partake of The Pure Pasty (PAST-y) Company. The trail is mostly a mild incline on the way out and descent on the way back. There is one steeper climb about halfway which is a bit of a challenge in both directions (Virginia Lane). We just need to "Keep Calm and Pedal for Pasties". After we have enjoyed our yummy treats, we will enjoy the descent as we return to Bluemont Park back down the way we came.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Bluemont Park - Four Mile Run Trail parking area
N. Manchester & Wilson
Arlington, VA 22203
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9

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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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• "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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