VSDC Veggie Biking - Bethesda Cherry Blossoms Again

Please join us for Cherry Blossom Bike ride from Bethesda to Georgetown to Hains Point (and back) with a detour in Bethesda's Kenwood area to explore the Cherry Blossoms!

We will be starting from the Park and Ride for Capital Crescent trail in Bethesda. The Capital Crescent trail is a short ride from the parking lot. On the way to Georgetown, will take a detour to explore Cherry Blossoms in Kenwood. Going to Georgetown will be a piece of cake (it is downhill). And we will have a piece of vegan cake after we get back to Bethesda.

Meeting point: Park and Ride for CC Trail
Date: Sunday, March 31 10:30am
Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTXLjjVyWHsSxBfZA
Length: 25 miles
Difficulty level: moderate/strenuous (due to distance)
Elevation change: 420 ft up & down
Time: ~3 hours at moderate pace
Pace: moderate ~10 mph
Biking surface: paved
Route type: mostly trails, roads and sidewalks
Post ride lunch spot: Planta Bethesda

Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water!

Weather: we will not be riding in rain or windy conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page.

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RULES

• Pets are not allowed
• Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.
• Practice safe biking habits including:
• Wearing a bike helmet
• Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don't have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)
• Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity

By coming to this event, we expect you to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.

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