Beginner(+) Level: Washington Monument Illumination - 250th Anniversary
Details
Semper Gumby Ride as I'll be winging it when we get to the Mall.
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The Ride: Summary
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- RIDE NAME: Washington Monument Illumination - 250th Anniversary
- START LOC: Washington Sailing Marina
- START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/uGpBoTzjAS8aNDuf8
- START PARKING: Main parking lot by the restrooms.
- ARRIVAL: 8:30pm
- SPEECH: 8:45pm
- ROLLING: As soon as the speech is done.
- SUNSET: 8:38pm
- LEVEL: Beginner(+) Night Ride
- DISTANCE: 11.1 miles
- PACE: 12-14 mph (casual pace)
- TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Bike Lane
- RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
CBG_WASH_MON_LIGHTS_2026
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55951287
NOTE:
- 100 Lumen (or Greater) Front Light (Read all about them here: https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/273787949)
- Red Tail Light
- Verify they all have a fresh charge
- We will try to keep our bikes with us at the Mall (if you have a convenient bike lock please bring it just in case).
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The Ride : Detail
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For your pleasure NoVA CBG presents .... the Washington Monument Illumination - 250th Anniversary.
- Showtime: The 18-minute presentation plays on a loop.
- Visuals: The projection illuminates all four sides of the monument, showcasing the people, places, moments, and ideals that have shaped the nation.
- The Grand Finale: Each presentation concludes with the entire monument glowing brilliantly like a massive birthday candle.
Basic 'unknown' plan. We will ride our bikes from the Washington Sailing Marina to the Mall. My goal is to be in front of the Smithsonian Castle (in some form or fashion).
The projection is on an 18 minute loop and begins at 9pm... depending on what time we get there we will hang our for a full loop before heading back home.
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The Meeting Spot:
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Washington Sailing Marina
1 Marina Dr.
Alexandria, VA
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/uGpBoTzjAS8aNDuf8
Parking: You can park in the main lot by the restrooms