Medium(-) Level: Monk's BBQ Ride (W&OD Leesburg - Purcellville 22 or 27 mile)

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Monk's BBQ Ride (W&OD from Leesburg to Purcellville)
• START LOC:
  Loudoun County Garage
  107 Loudoun St SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
  Use above address, then look across the street.
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/ANJobzEzkNrm1WgV9
• START PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/Loudoun_County_Garage
• ARRIVAL: 10:30am
• SPEECH: 10:45am
• ROLLING: 11:00am (Monk's opens @ 11:30am)
• LEVEL: Medium(-) (the minus is for doing your Own Pace)
• DISTANCE: 22 or 27 miles
• PACE: Your own pace (but think at least 12-14 mph)
• TERRAIN: Paved W&OD Path, Uphill out, Downhill home.
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_MONKS_22_2026
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33192229
  CBG_MONKS_27_2026
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33192977

NOTES:

• Conveniently close to Mom's Apple Pie for dessert
• Mom's Apple Pie Bakery: 220 Loudoun St SE, Leesburg, VA 2017
• GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/LNs2ePnVA1WbXv6A8

TIMINGS (approximates):

• Rolling @ 11:00am
• 11 miles later: Monk's BBQ @ 12:00-12:15pm
• Leave Monk's @ 12:45-1:00pm
• 11 miles later: Back in Lesburg @ 2:15 - 2:30pm

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents the Monk's BBQ Ride (W&OD from Leesburg to Purcellville).

• UPHILL on the way out, DOWNHILL on the way back.
• Go at your own pace (Gary is sweep for those that don't know the trail).
• Two routes 22 or 27 mile.
• Good canopy cover for a sunny day.
• GREAT BBQ in the middle (Monk's Outdoor Seating)
• Pie Potential at the end (Moms's Apple Pie)

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The Meeting Spot:
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Loudoun County Garage
107 Loudoun St SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
(Use above address, then look across the street)
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/ANJobzEzkNrm1WgV9
PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/Loudoun_County_Garage
PARKING INFO: The Loudoun County Garage, located behind the County Government Building, has over 400 parking spaces. After 5pm weekdays, all day on weekends and on holidays, parking is available and free to the public.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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"Ride IN the Ride"

Monk's BBQ.
251 N. 21st Street
Purcellville, VA 20132
540-751-9425
Saturday: 11:30am-11pm
https://monksq.com/
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/gvampead6L1H9Q9EA

Dessert "Ride after the Ride"

Mom's Apple Pie Bakery
220 Loudoun St SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
SAT 8am - 6pm
https://www.momsapplepieco.com/locations
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/LNs2ePnVA1WbXv6A8

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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.