VVCC's TGIBF Special Fireworks Edition

Join Velo Velo For a Special 4th of July TGIBF Ride and Fireworks Display. We will begin our route at District Heights Recreation Center in District Heights MD. From there we ride for 28 miles through District Heights, Landover, Bowie and Upper Marlboro. After the ride we will enjoy a 4th of July fireworks display put on by the City of District Heights. As usual don't forget to bring your camping chairs as.

Speeds for this ride may vary from 15-19mph on rollers to 20+mph on the flats. Not to worry, at no time will you be required to ride at the front to pull the group. There will be one very brief regroup at Dunkin Donut near the South Bowie Library.
cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51170934
PACE:
A = 19+mph
B = 17-19mph
C = 15-17
D = 12-15
AMS (Average Moving Speed) may vary depending on terrain, traffic, and the ability of riders.
This "IS" a SAG supported ride. Please bring $5 exact change or CashApp: $ZOAROO. SAG number will given at the pre-ride briefing.
Please Read:
To maintain safety on the road and to be respectful of motorists the following simple set of guidelines are asked to be followed:
Do not pass the guide in the non Free Ride sections.
Yellow Line rule on two lane roads must be obeyed. (NEVER EVER to be crossed)
White Line rule when we have ample shoulder or an adequate bike must be obeyed.
Broken Line rule, we do not take up more than one lane except when safely transitioning for a left turn.
Slower riders in the Free Ride sections should move to the far right to allow faster riders to go by on the left.
2x2 Paceline at all other times. No wheel overlapping of the rider in front.
The ride will NOT stop for flats. If you are with a friend that flats, we suggest that you stop and ride in with them. Be sure to know the route and how to short cut or get back and how to change a flat.
NO "in ear" or "over the ear" Headphones of any kind allowed.
Experienced cyclists are asked to help first timers with route info
When you RSVP to participating in this or any VELO VELO Cycling Club ride or event you are acknowledging that you take sole and full responsibility for your own health and safety.
Helmets are a must. No helmet-No participation.
Please be sure to have all proper equipment and supplies to help ensure a safe and pleasant ride. Two spare inner tubes, CO2 cartridges, patch kit and pump.
Front and rear lights
Eye Protection
Gloves
Proper hydration
Water bottles that fit your bottle cage
ID and money
Obey all traffic laws including stopping at red lights.