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The Ride: Summary
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  • RIDE NAME: Bike and Bird - Dyke Marsh Preserve
  • START LOC: Shirlington Library
  • START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
  • START PARKING: Any Parking Garage
  • ARRIVAL: 7:30 am
  • SPEECH: 7:45 am
  • ROLLING: 8:00 am
  • LEVEL: Beginner(+) (but all welcome)
  • DISTANCE: 15 miles (bike) 1.5 miles (on foot)
  • PACE: 12-13mph
  • TERRAIN: Flat Asphalt
  • RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
    TBD

TIMINGS (approximates):

  • Rolling @ 8:00am
  • Dyke Marsh @ 8:45am (Lock up Bikes)
  • Birding @ 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Back in Shirlington @ 10:45am (ish) for Brunch

NOTES:

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The Ride : Detail
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Are you slightly "bird curious" but afraid to admit it? This started as a joke around the camp fire, but why not actually go ride our bikes and do a little "birding"?

We will ride our bikes from Shirlington to the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve (15 miles round trip) ... but once at the Preserve we will lock up our bikes at the Dyke Marsh Trail head then walk 1.5 miles (round trip) to go listen to the birds "Dawn Chorus". Bring binoculars if you own them if you want to "see" any birds too.

OPTIONAL: Load the Merlin Bird app on your phone.
https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/

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The Meeting Spot:
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Shirlington Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
We will meet in front of the Bearded Goat, next to the Shirlington Library.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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Brunch someplace in Shirlington.

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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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