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The Ride: Summary
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NOTES:
Order of Visitation - A whirlwind tour schedule is as follows:

  1. COAST GUARD/ALL SAILORS - Merchant Marine Memorial
  2. VETERANS - The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
  3. NAVY - Navy Memorial /
    Grand Army of the Republic Veterans' Memorial
  4. VETERANS - A Soldier’s Journey sculpture @ World War I Memorial
  5. VETERANS - Women In Military Service For America Memorial
  6. MARINE - Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
  7. AIR FORCE / 9-11 Memorial
    (Air Force Memorial is not bicycle accessible but we can see it from 9-11)

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents the CBG Veteran's Day Monument Ride.

We start our ride at the Crystal City Shops Parking Garage (2231 Crystal Dr.) and then head off to see a number of monuments throughout the afternoon.

Please give yourself extra time to find parking and be at the meetup on time. Please pump up your tires before the coming to the park and pack a snack if you think you’ll need it.

We will make our way around to all kinds of memorials on the mall.

  1. COAST GUARD/ALL SAILORS - Merchant Marine Memorial
  2. VETERANS - The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
  3. NAVY - Navy Memorial /
    Grand Army of the Republic Veterans' Memorial
  4. VETERANS - A Soldier’s Journey sculpture @ World War I Memorial
  5. VETERANS - Women In Military Service For America Memorial
  6. MARINE - Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
  7. AIR FORCE - 9-11 Memorial
    (Air Force Memorial is not bicycle accessible but we can see it from 9-11)

This is a RAMBLE and the route may be slightly adjusted as/if needed and deemed by the mood of the group.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Crystal City Shops Parking
2231 Crystal Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202
(Parking Garage right next to Starbucks)
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/VZcSm1gjjMtXB7WW6
PARKING PICTURE: https://nationallanding.org/parking/2231-crystal-drive

  • Weekends/Holidays - Free.
  • Please give yourself extra time to find parking and be at the meetup on time.

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The Ride after the Ride:
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* TBD *
This is always a challenge, we will find a place to eat that's open and able to accomodate us.

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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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