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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: Summary
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  • RIDE NAME: The B&A Rail Trail
  • START LOC: Bella Italia Restaurant
    1460 Ritchie Hwy, Arnold, MD 21012
  • START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/rWpqnwJ9a98Zi1gx8
  • START PARKING: Park in the strip mall parking lot. The trail is on the backside of the restaurant.
  • ARRIVAL: 10:30 am
  • SPEECH: 10:45 am
  • ROLLING: 11:00 am
  • LEVEL: All Welcome
  • DISTANCE: 22-27 miles (or less, your choice)
  • PACE: 12 mph (own pace)
  • TERRAIN: Flat Asphalt
  • RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
    CBG_BA_RAIL_TRAIL_2025
    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34685375

NOTES:

  • MUST have a spare tube
  • No need for bike lock

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The Ride : Detail
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This is the definition of a "Hodge Podge" ride.
We start at around Mile Marker 1 of the B&A trail (behind Bella Italia Restaurant).
You then have the option to make the ride multiple distances:

  1. 22 miles: Turn around at Brewster's Ice Cream and back to the start.
  2. 25 miles: Turn around at the North End of the Trail and back to the start.
  3. 27 miles: Turn around at the North End of the Trail and go pass the start to Mile Marker Zero and turn around back to the start.
  4. OR LESS - Do whatever mileage you want.

Last time we stopped and had a bite to eat at Jeno's Steaks https://www.jenossteaksmd.com/ which is RIGHT on the trail (3 miles from where we started). Nice outdoor sitting area. And then we rode back to the start.

Come on out and have a nice day!

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The Meeting Spot:
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Bella Italia Restaurant
1460 Ritchie Hwy
Arnold, MD 21012

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The Ride After The Ride:
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If we decide to stop at Jeno's steaks while on the ride, no RAtR. If not, we can grab some Pizza or whatever in the plaza afterwards.

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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:](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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