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Looking to get out with friends on Christmas Day?

There will be "3 Bridges to Cross, 2 Do-able Hills, and a Paaaartridge in a Pear Tree".

Enjoy your morning (with or without the optional Ride Before the Ride) then join friends for an afternoon ride through SE DC. There are two do-able hills at the beginning of the ride to warm us up. If you can you do the distance and pace but are worried about the hills, please DO sign up! This will be good practice as we will wait and regroup at the top of those hills.

To keep us warm, we will keep to a Medium 13-15 mph pace. This is a sweep-less ride so verify you have the route downloaded to your device. Please be comfortable riding safely in a group, and ensure you and your bike are ready for winter conditions.

Don’t have winter riding kit but still want to commune with biking friends on Christmas Day? Please feel to join us for breakfast or lunch. Post in the comments so we know to look for you.

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The Ride: Summary
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  • RIDE NAME: CBG's "Ho Ho Ho and Go!!" Ride - Christmas Day
  • START LOC: Jones Point Park (under the bridge by bathrooms)
  • START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/kZ3zjBHHcQF2
  • START PARKING: Jones Point Parking lot
  • ARRIVAL: 11:30am
  • SPEECH: 11:45am
  • ROLLING: 12:00 noon
  • LEVEL: Medium
  • PACE: 13-15 mph
  • DISTANCE: ~20 miles
  • TERRAIN: Trail / Sidewalk / Street
  • RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
    HO_HO_HO_GO_2025
    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53514757

NOTES:

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The Ride : Detail
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We will venture across Woodrow Wilson Bridge, up MGM hill, through Oxon Farm, up Blue Plains hill, over to St Elizabeth trail, across Frederick Douglass Bridge, though the Wharf, across 14th St Bridge and back down Mt Vernon trail to JPP.

Always Do's:

  • Always have a spare tube with you, seriously it is needed.
  • Always know your air pressure PSI and have your tires fully inflated.
  • Always wear appropriate clothing for the weather (think layers, ensuring ears, fingers, and toes are covered).
  • Always eat before & have water/snack with you.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Jones Point Park
Jones Point Dr.
Alexandria , VA 22314
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/kZ3zjBHHcQF2
Gather under the bridge by the restrooms.

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The Ride Before & After The Ride
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10:30 am Optional before the ride hot beverage and light meal from a local coffee shop. Location TBD.
Optional Ride After the Ride at Indaroma off Little River Turnpike.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VoTkjry3x3XqeZTZA

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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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