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The fall foliage is supposed to peak on Sunday (10/26). So lets have a beautiful ride along the C&O canal and enjoy the beautiful great outdoors. We will ride to the falls and back.

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The Ride: Summary
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  • NAME: Rileys Lock - C&O Canal Fall Foliage
  • START: Rileys Lock
  • GPS DIRECTIONS: https://goo.gl/maps/rDi9fyAMyN72
  • PARKING INFO: The End Parking Lot, closest to the towpath
  • ARRIVAL: 11:00am
  • THE SPEECH: 11:15am
  • ROLLING: 11:30am
  • DISTANCE: 17.5 miles
  • LEVEL: Beginner(+)
  • PACE: 12+
  • TERRAIN: Packed dirt/rock
  • ROUTE: Out and Back
  • RIDEWITHGPS:
    CBG_C&O_RILEY_LOCK_2024
    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28875468

ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • Weather dependent
  • No Skinny tires
  • Bring a bike lock

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The Ride: Detail
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Our destination (and turn around point) is the Great Falls Tavern and Visitor Center. However, the real reason for riding there is to see whatever fall foliage is available along the way plus viewing the Great Falls themselves. We will park our bikes up at the visitor center (plenty of bike parking) and walk down to oooooh and ahhhhhh at the falls. We will enjoy the sites and once we've had our fill, we will go back the way we came. The ride is scheduled to take advantage of the warmest part of the day. This isn't a "hurry up and ride" sort of ride, it's a very relaxed and enjoy the day sort of ride.

Bring a bike lock and your cameras (it's very scenic).

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The Meeting Spot:
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Rileys Lock
C&O Canal Lock 24
Darnestown, MD 20874
https://goo.gl/maps/rDi9fyAMyN72
(The End Parking Lot, closest to the towpath)

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The Ride After The Ride:
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Rocklands Farm Winery
14531 Montevideo Rd
Poolesville, MD 20837
https://www.rocklandsfarmmd.com/
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/5cM1wzoEfksQ3FmS6

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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:

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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