This ride is on a Saturday night this year as to not overlap with other holiday festivities that might be going on Sunday.

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**IMPORTANT:**
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1. Your One Thermos should have your hydration.
2. **Your OTHER Thermos should have a hot drink of your choice.**
3. Captain Cookie ([https://captaincookiedc.com](https://captaincookiedc.com)) and various treats will be handed out in the parking garage prior to the ride courtesy of CBG so you can bring them with you and enjoy with your hot beverage at the City Center Tree.
4. Fun, Festive, Battery Powered Lights on your bicycles are strongly suggested. The more lights the better to be seen with at night (IT'S FUN!)

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**The Ride: Summary**
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* RIDE NAME: CBG After Dark - O' Christmas Tree Ride
* START LOC: 2231 Crystal Dr. Arlington, VA 22202
(Inside Crystal City Shops Parking Garage - Right next to Starbucks)
* START PARKING PIC:
[https://nationallanding.org/parking/2231-crystal-drive](https://nationallanding.org/parking/2231-crystal-drive)
* START GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/VZcSm1gjjMtXB7WW6](https://goo.gl/maps/VZcSm1gjjMtXB7WW6)
* START PARKING: Free after 4pm and Weekends/Holidays
* ARRIVAL: 5:00pm (please be on time)
* SPEECH: 5:15pm
* ROLLING: 5:30pm (don't get left behind)
* SUNSET: 4:47pm
* LEVEL: Medium(-) Night Ride
* DISTANCE: 12 miles
* PACE: 12-14 mph (casual pace)
* TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Bike Lane
* RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
CBG_O_CHRISTMAS_TREE_2025
[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44999400](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44999400)

**NOTE:**

* Dress in layers for the weather
* 100 Lumen (or Greater) Front Light (Read all about them here: [https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/273787949](https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/273787949))
* Red Tail Light
* Verify they all have a fresh charge
* Fun, Festive, Battery Powered Lights on your bicycles are strongly suggested. The more lights the better to be seen with at night
* We will watch the bikes at all the Christmas Trees (No Bike Locks Required).

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**The Ride : Detail**
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For your pleasure NoVA CBG presents .... our annual O Christmas Tree ride.

This ride is on a Saturday night this year as to not overlap with other holiday festivities that might be going on Sunday.

We are off to visit four (4) Christmas trees:

* Capitol Christmas Tree (U.S. Capitol)
* The Canadian Embassy Tree
* The Park at CityCenter Tree
* National Christmas Tree (White House)

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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](https://goo.gl/maps/VZcSm1gjjMtXB7WW6)
PARKING PICTURE: [https://nationallanding.org/parking/2231-crystal-drive](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.
* [https://ctycms.com/crystal-city-shops/docs/ccs_directions_parking_02b.pdf](https://ctycms.com/crystal-city-shops/docs/ccs_directions_parking_02b.pdf)

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**The Ride After The Ride:**
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NONE YET

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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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