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NoVA CBG About Page
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Welcome to the Northern Virginia Casual Biking Group (NOVA-CBG). For your cycling pleasure, please join us for various casual bicycle rides around the area. **************************************
How Do We Define "Casual"? : *************************************** Well, we really don't pressure anyone to be a professional cyclist.* We don't ask you to own any special gear (except for a helmet).* We don't ask you to wear special outfits (unless you want to).* All we ask is that you come as you are comfortably with a bike that is in well-tuned shape and a helmet. We ride with a "no man left behind" philosophy so that everyone can enjoy themselves without fear of getting lost or left behind. So the ride may have a few extra "re-grouping" stops if that is required due to various riding skills. Because of this philosophy we really try to ask that the cyclist's riding skill matches the ride they are on.
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Ride Levels: ************************************** 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 easily ride your bike for 10 miles with some minor hills at a comfortable pace of 12+ mph.
*Medium Level:
You can do 20 miles pretty easily at a moderate pace of 13 to 15+ mph.
*Advanced Level: You can do 20++ miles easily at a 15+ pace and / or handle various challenges as rain, night riding, or other odd cycling situations.
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Riding Requirements: ************************************** Just like every other group we DO have some riding requirements: 1) Helmets are mandatory for every ride we do, no exceptions... period.
2) All riders ride at their own risk and with the understanding that cycling is an inherently dangerous activity. Participating in a NoVA-CBG ride is voluntary and riders must be ready and able to participate in the ride as described in the meetup and under the conditions of the day. Riders have read and acknowledged by an RSVP 'YES' MEETUP.com's "Terms of Service : Section 6. Release " found at https://www.meetup.com/terms/ and NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/.
3) Just in case there is an emergency situation you should always have on you Identification, Insurance, and any other important medical information.
4) All riders must be at least 18 years of age.
5) No music is allowed on any of the rides. Headphones or otherwise.
6) We have a "three strikes" NO SHOW policy, so please honor your RSVP or change it accordingly as soon as your situation changes.
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Membership Dues: ************************************** Your first two months in the group are free, after that we have an annual $10.00 membership fee. This fee helps defer the cost of the MEETUP fees and facilitates our Annual "Company" Picnic and Annual Holiday Party. In addition these dues allow us to perform our Tire Changing and Gear classes and our Bike In Movies series during the winter.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Medium Level: The Koffee Klatch Ride (Social Pace): Good Co in NLBluemont Park Tennis Courts, Arlington, VA
It's Sorta Like Summer!!!!
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The Ride: Summary
(Must Read)
++++++++++++++++++++- RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride - Good Company National Landing
- START LOC: Bluemont Park, Manchester & Wilson, Arlington, VA
- START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9
- START PARKING: Tennis Courts Parking lot (restroom available)
- ARRIVAL: 10:00am
- SPEECH: 10:10am
**you must be present for the speech or no ride for you!**
- ROLLING: 10:15am
- LEVEL: Medium
- PACE: 10-12 mph (a "social" pace)
- DISTANCE: 16.6 miles
- TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cyclepath
- RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
Good Company National Landing
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The Ride: Detail
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Good Company DoughnutsThey are located on at about mile 9.6
The ride is a 16.6 mile medium level ridden at a social pace (10-12 mph). We will ride the Arlington Loop clockwise starting from the Bluemont Tennis Courts on Wilson at 4 Mile Run. We will exit the Loop at the Crystal City Connector and ride Crystal Dr to 15th to Eads St. Good Company is at the NW corner of Eads and 14th. After the stop we will ride the Eads St bike lane to the 4MRT and continue the loop. You are not required to drink or even like coffee.
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The Ride After The Ride:
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This week's coffee shop is the Ride WITHIN The Ride!+++++++++++++++++++++
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.
- [CBG Supporter] Massage Deal for Cyclists - Alexandria Massage Therapy (AMT)Alexandria Massage Therapy, Alexandria, VA
I am happy to say that a number of us CBG'ers have taken advantage of Maggie's services with absolute rave reviews. So, posting this informational meetup once again.
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Massage Therapy: Summary
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Alexandria Massage Therapy
https://www.alexandriamassagetherapy.comGet a free 15 min upgrade on a 60 minute massage when you book with Alexandria Massage Therapy. Use the VIP code: CYCLESMART (and remember, you can submit massage money spent to your Flexible Spending Account (FSA)).
To use the VIP code please book a 75 minute appointment and enjoy the 60 minute price (see picture link below on how to search for a 75 minute massage opening with Maggie). Put in the code at checkout.
https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/photos/28954923/519839753/Maggie Kreigh - Maggie has been Gary's Massage Therapist for the last 8 years and with Alexandria Massage Therapy since 2003. A former Physical Therapist, Maggie's massage style is a collaboration of different techniques to achieve the client's athletic goals as well as offering information on various self-care topics such as exercises, body mechanics, pain management, workplace ergonomics, travel tips, sleeping positions, etc. Maggie is a "knot whisperer" and can find those cramp-y areas and get them to release just in time for your next big cycling adventure. Maggie has heard me tell many a CBG story so she's an honorary CBG member (ha).
Maggie is available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Look for Maggie at the link below to read about her.
https://www.alexandriamassagetherapy.com/therapists/therapists-providers.html+++++++++++++++++++++
Massage Therapy: Detail
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Official Website :
https://www.alexandriamassagetherapy.com/Maggie Kreigh
Alexandria Massage Therapy
1217 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703.548.0310+++++++++++++++++++++
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.
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Handy Bikes: Summary
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Handy Bikes
https://www.handybikesdc.com/Handy Bikes is located at:
3800 Wheeler Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 598-7795Monday through Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed+++++++++++++++++++++
Handy Bikes: Detail
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Peter Buck - Peter is the owner of Handy Bikes and is former Navy. Our Ryan F. bought her bike from them and said "Hey Gary, you should go talk to them"... so I did. Peter introduced me to his shop manager Sam and the two of them could not have been nicer. CBG has sent a few folks their way and the "report back" was that they were very helpful, reasonably priced, and stood by their work.One of the conversations I had with them was how women cyclists are usually treated when they go into a bike shop and they knew this already. They focus on being very helpful, knowledgeable, and explaining whatever needs to be explained so everyone walks away satisfied.
So, if you are looking for a locally owned bike shop I would recommend Handy Bikes. When you go in, remember to say "Hey CBG told me about you guys" and they will fix you right up.
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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.
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Not open - Medium(-) Level: Casual Brunch Group - The Hunter Station StretchCardinal Elementary School, Arlington, VA
Casual Brunch Group (CBG, get it?): A series of weekend rides with brunch as a feature. Some rides will be beginner rides (shorter), some will be medium (longer), all will be Casual pace. Bring a bike lock.
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The Ride: Summary
(Must Read)
+++++++++++++++++++++- RIDE NAME: Casual Brunch Group - The Hunter Station Stretch
- START LOC: Cardinal Elementary School
- START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/v7yPPVjUKFWJD5rZ9
- START PARKING: In front of school
(Restroom at library next door) - ARRIVAL: 10:30am
- SPEECH: 10:45am
- ROLLING: 11:00am
- LEVEL: Medium(-) Level
- PACE: ~12+mph
- DISTANCE: 21 miles total; turn around 10 miles (Hunter Station)
- TERRAIN: W&OD Trail
- RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
CBG_BRUNCH_HUNTER_STATION_2024
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46163197
NOTES:
- Bathroom available at library next door.
- Bring a spare tube.
- Bring a bike lock.
- Brunch at the end of the ride: Westover Market And Beer Garden
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The Ride: Detail
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The ride is a 20 miles medium level ridden at a social pace (~12 mph). We go out the W&OD west 10 miles, and then turn around at Hunter Mill Rd (Hunter Station) and come on home. Then feast at Westover Beer Garden!!++++++++++++++++++++
The Meeting Spot:
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Cardinal Elementary School
1644 N McKinley Rd
Arlington, VA 22205
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/v7yPPVjUKFWJD5rZ9
Bathroom available at library next door.+++++++++++++++++++++
Brunch: In this case also
The Ride After The Ride
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Westover Market And Beer Garden
5863 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
https://goo.gl/maps/NfAvA8Z3uSkdnxRW8+++++++++++++++++++++
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.
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