VSDC Veggie Biking: DC - Bethesda loop

Please join us for Bike Ride looping around DC and Bethesda area.

We will meet new Pierce Mill in Rock Creek park and ride north on Beach Drive. This is a very scenic ride on the road which is mostly closed to vehicular traffic. After crossing over to Maryland, we might switch riding on the Rock Creek Trail if the traffic is heavy on Beach Drive. We will exit the Rock Creek park near Cedar Ln, heading South next to NIH towards Bethesda Downtown. Most of the hard part of the ride should be done by now. In Bethesda we will have a break at Rooted3.
After the break we will take the Capital Crescent trail towards Georgetown. This is downhill so it will be a breeze. In Georgetown we will catch the Rock Creek park trail (again!) to go North towards our starting point.

Meeting point: Pierce Barn/Mill at Rock Creek Park
Meeting time: 9am
Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yj6rEaBgi24XsV9E7
Length: 24 miles
Difficulty level: moderate/strenuous
Elevation change: 410 ft up and 413 ft down
Bike time: ~2.5 hours at moderate pace (~10 mph)
Total time: ~4 hours (including stops).
Biking surface: paved
Route type: mostly paved trails, some roads

Break at mid point: Rooted3

Metro Accessibility: Pierce Mill at Rockville park is easily accessible via the Cleveland Park or Van Ness metro stations on Red line

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

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