VSDC Biking - Spring ride from Bethesda to DC

Please join us for Spring Bike ride from Bethesda to Georgetown to Hains Point and back.

We will be starting from the Park and Ride for Capital Crescent trail in Bethesda. The meeting spot provides ample free car parking, and also it is convenient to get to from Bethesda Metro. 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: Saturday, May 11 10:00am
Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CRqVge4QufEEJSJ69
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 paved trails, some 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.

For important updates, regularly monitor the "Comments" section on this page (below).
Don't be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.

Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below
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 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

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