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NOTE: DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED!!!!

Late Hello to SPRING!!!

THIS HAS A NEW START LOCATION AT THE SOUTH END OF BLUEMONT PARK

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The Ride: Summary
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Notes:
This ride incorporates two detours from the trails

  • This ride is organized "lean" and may not 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/

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

This week we will again do a loop to Old Town Alexandria to celebrate the arrival of Spring 2026!

The ride is a 19.6 mile medium level ridden at a social pace (11-13 mph). We will get on the W&OD from the Bluemont SOUTH Parking Area to the 4MRT at Shirlington, then the MVT and ride through Old Town and the Wilkes St tunnel to the new Eclarions. We will ride back to the starting point via Columbus St, Cameron St, up the Braddock-King/Potomac Yard Trail, over the Mt Jefferson Park Trail at Stewart St. When we get to Four Mile Run we will head though Arlandia on streets and Shirlington on the 4MRT to Carlin Springs Rd where we get back on the W&OD.

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The Meeting Spot:
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South Bluemont Parking
329 N Manchester St
Arlington, VA 22203
GPS: 38°52'07.6"N 77°07'55.7"W

We will meet in the parking lot.

  • This location has Restrooms
  • Next to the Playground and Disc Golf Course

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The Koffee Within The Ride:
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Eclarions
430 S Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314

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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](http://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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