***Challenging hills. NOT for beginners***

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**Ride: Summary - Click Read more**
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* START LOC: Bluemont Park, Manchester & Wilson, Arlington, VA
* START GPS: [[https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9](https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9)]
* START PARKING: Tennis Courts Parking lot (restroom available)
* ARRIVAL: 11:00am SPEECH: 11:10am

***—> \*\*you must be present for the speech or no ride for you!\*\****

* ROLL: 11:15am
* LEVEL: Medium (Plus)
* PACE: 11-13 mph (with challenging hills)
* DISTANCE: 18.8 mi
* TERRAIN: Hills/ Trail / Street / Cyclepath
* RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE: **CBG_KOFFEEK_HTART_V2_2025**
[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53223794](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53223794)

**Notes:**

* This ride is organized "lean", but we will have a sweep.
* Pump your tires on the morning of the ride, please.
* It is strongly suggested that you become a NoVA CBG RidewithGPS club member and download the route posted for each "Klatch".
* Loading the route onto your Garmin (or other Nav device) is also acceptable.
* **NoVA CBG has a turn by turn RideWithGPS club account that's free. [https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/](https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/)**

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**The Ride: Detail**
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Welcome to The Koffee Klatch! These rides are generally based off the Arlington Loop where we will visit different area coffee shops or bakeries for a cup and/or treat if desired. You don't have to drink or even like coffee to participate.

This will be a 18.8 mile ride (**mapped by our own Dan**) mostly on roads with some challenging hills in North Arlington ending up in Falls Church for coffee and pastries at The Happy Tart, on mile 14.3. After the rewarding stop we head up to the W&OD at Virginia Lane/Shreve Rd and then back to Bluemont Park.

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**The Ride After The Ride:**
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This week's Coffee Shop is the Ride WITHIN The Ride!
**[The Happy Tart (Gluten Free Patisserie)](https://www.thehappytart.com/)**
Pearson Square
410 S Maple Ave #110
Falls Church, VA

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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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