Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

• RIDE NAME: Casual Brunch Group - The Peacock Cafe (Georgetown)
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
• START PARKING: Any Parking Garage
• ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:15am
• ROLLING: 10:30am
• LEVEL: Medium(-) Level (distance)
• PACE: ~12+mph
• DISTANCE: 16+ miles
• TERRAIN: trail, local streets
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_BRUNCH_PEACOCK_CAFE_2024
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47928242

NOTES:

• Bring a spare tube.
• Bring water.
• Bring a bike lock.
• Brunch in the middle of the ride:
  The Peacock Cafe
  3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007
  https://www.peacockcafe.com/brunch/

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The Ride: Detail
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Let's have brunch at The Peacock Cafe. Ride is fairly flat. We leave Shirlington and ride on four mile trail, then north on the Mount Vernon Trail, across the Francis Scott Key Bridge to Georgetown and a few blocks away is our destination, where we will enjoy a leisurely brunch. Then, reverse our journey back to Shirlington (about 3 hours total).

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The Meeting Spot:
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Shirlington Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
We will meet in front of the Shirlington Library by the fountains.

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Brunch
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The Peacock Cafe
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007
202-625-2740
https://www.peacockcafe.com/brunch/
MENU: https://www.peacockcafe.com/brunch/#

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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://4142298.xyz/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://4142298.xyz/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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• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride - Off the Beaten Track (OBT)
• START LOC: Eakin Park, 8601 Tobin Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
• START GPS: The shelter at https://maps.app.goo.gl/vYeXf7W7z4YsgrrGA
• START PARKING: Eakin Park parking lot (no restrooms but a porta potty 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: 11-13 mph (a "social" pace)
• DISTANCE: 18.4 miles
• TERRAIN: Dirt & compacted gravel Bike Trail / Street / Short heavier gravel sections
• Ride With GPS Route: CBG_KOFFEEK_OFF BEATEN TRACK__2024

Notes:

• This ride is organized very "lean" and may, or may not, have a sweep.
• Pump your tires on the morning of the ride, please.
• It is strongly suggested that you become a NoVA CBG RidewithGPS club member and download the route posted for each "Klatch".
• Loading the route onto your Garmin (or other Nav device) is also acceptable.

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The Ride: Detail
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Welcome to The Koffee Klatch! These rides are normally based off the Arlington Loop, but this week our ride is on the western side of the I-495. We will do an 18.4 mile medium level ride at a social pace (11-13 mph). You are not required to drink or even like coffee.

We will start from Eakin Park (Tobin Rd) on the Fairfax Cross County Trail (CCT) and ride counter clockwise bordering the Army Navy Golf Club as well as George Mason Campus via Fairfax. Turning eastwards our coffee stop is at the midway point at Fair City Mall after which we will get onto the Long Branch Trail until we connect again with the CCT at Wakefield Park which will take us back to the start.

GRAVEL NOTE: About 2.1 miles of the route is unpaved, so skinny tires are NOT recommended. There are two main unpaved sections: about a mile of compacted gravel/dirt through Van Dyke Park, and a mile of slightly coarser gravel along Long Branch Trail (RidewithGPS shows the latter section as longer, but it’s out of date). We’ve ridden these sections on 32mm tires without difficulty. There are also two short (about 100 yards) sections of much coarser gravel (typically ¾” pieces) that may require you to push if you have skinny tires. See picture under the photo section.

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The Meeting Spot:
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We will meet at the shelter close to the parking lot. https://maps.app.goo.gl/vYeXf7W7z4YsgrrGA

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The Ride After The Ride:
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This week's Foundation Coffee Roaster is the Ride WITHIN The Ride!
9650 Main St #46,
Fairfax, VA 22031

Creatively using warehouse space in the Fair City Mall at the midway point of our ride.

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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://4142298.xyz/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://4142298.xyz/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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The Ride: Summary
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[FYI] SEA GULL CENTURY 2024
https://seagullcentury.org/

This is an informational post only. This post is so folks that ARE doing the ride can RSVP and communicate with each other in the comments section via this page.

NoVA CBG is not doing this ride as an event so any "meeting" times or stuff like that are to be discussed among yourselves.

Have fun everyone.

Gary

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The Ride: Detail
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Official Website :
https://seagullcentury.org/

Registration Website :
https://seagullcentury.org/registration/

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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://4142298.xyz/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://4142298.xyz/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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• RIDE NAME: Cap2Cap&Back (Overnight)
• START LOC:
  Great Shiplock Park - Virginia Capital Trail Trailhead
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/NincurT7xFe8MXLb6
• OVERNIGHT PARKING: See Below
• ARRIVAL: 9:30am
• ROLLING: 10:30am
• LEVEL: Advanced
• DISTANCE: 51 miles (one way) 100 (over two days)
• PACE: Own Pace
• TERRAIN: Paved and relatively flat with canopy
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTES:
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  RICHMOND TO JAMESTOWN (Day 1):
  CBG_C2C_D1_R2J_2024
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30836286
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  JAMESTOWN TO RICHMOND (Day 2):
  CBG_C2C_D2_J2R_2024
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30837806
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  CBG_C2C_HOTEL_2023 (Day 2, Hotel to Trail)
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44609015
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NOTE:

• Link to a GREAT MAP of the CAP TO CAP Trail

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Overnight Parking:
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Amtrak Main Street Station
1500 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Overnight Parking available ($6)
http://mainstreetstationrichmond.com/
Parking PDF Map Link
https://goo.gl/maps/LuFfszC8Uisd4NPd8

Scott Lot
1504 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Overnight Parking available ($10)
https://goo.gl/maps/1yQXYNxVNxoqrBXW8

Virginia Capital Trail Richmond Trailhead
Great Shiplock Park
2803 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223
Overnight Parking available (FREE but small lot)
https://goo.gl/maps/NincurT7xFe8MXLb6

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The Rolling Out Meeting Spot:
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Virginia Capital Trail Richmond Trailhead
Great Shiplock Park
2803 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223
https://goo.gl/maps/NincurT7xFe8MXLb6

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Ride / SAG Information:
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• Gary (CBG) will be renting a SAG (support and gear) vehicle.
• Luggage will be transported, but should be small, like a backpack.
• SAG will offer tech/people support if needed.
• SAG will move BIKES from the end of the trail to the hotel area while folks are enjoying the RAtR (Pizza and Beer) at Billsburg Brewery.
• UBER will move the PEOPLE from Billsburg Brewery to the Hotels.
• People and Bikes will ride down from hotel the next morning to the trailhead.
• SAG will meet the riders at various spots along the way.
• Lunch on way down: Culs Courthouse Grille
  https://culscourthousegrille.com/
• Lunch on way back: Upper Shirley Vineyards
  https://uppershirley.com/
• Gary's Phone @ 703.568.1550

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Hotel Information:
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Reservations for hotels are entirely your responsibility. CBG will be "centered" at the hotels listed below for ease in luggage/bike logistics (they share a parking lot).

Preferred hotels:

• Gary and your Bikes will be at this hotel.
  Hampton Inn and Suites - Williamsburg Central ($179 + taxes)
  718 Bypass Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23185
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• Days Inn by Wyndham Williamsburg Historic Area
  706 Bypass Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham ($149 + taxes)
  600 Bypass Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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The Ride After The Ride:
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Walking distance from trail end in Jamestown:
Billsburg Brewery
2054 Jamestown Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
https://billsburg.com/
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/4TU2QfzfaU9an5Hb6

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Ride Level & Fine Print Link
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Future Gary:
Ride Specifics: (tbd)

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Massage Therapy: Summary
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Alexandria Massage Therapy
https://www.alexandriamassagetherapy.com

Get 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://4142298.xyz/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

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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

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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://4142298.xyz/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://4142298.xyz/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) 598-7795

Monday through Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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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://4142298.xyz/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://4142298.xyz/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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• RIDE NAME: Casual Brunch Group - Lazy Mikes
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
• START PARKING: Any Parking Garage
• ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:15am
• ROLLING: 10:30am
• LEVEL: Beginner Level
• PACE: ~12+mph
• DISTANCE: 16 miles
• TERRAIN: trail, local streets
• Route:
• Ride with GPS:
  CBG_BRUNCH_LAZY_MIKES_2024
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46624777

NOTES:

• Bring a spare tube.
• Bring a bike lock.
• Brunch in the middle of the ride: Lazy Mikes
• https://lazymikesdeli.com/

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The Ride: Detail
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It's a classic ride from Shirlington west on the W&OD as we head to Lazy Mike’s Delicatessen 8 miles out on Leesburg Pike in Falls Church. Here we will enjoy a nice brunch. There are tables outside. The good news (after riding uphill all the way to Lazy Mike’s) is that the hardest part of the ride is over. It is mostly downhill all the way back to Shirlington.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Shirlington Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
We will meet in front of the Shirlington Library by the fountains.

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Brunch
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Lazy Mikes
17409 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church VA 22046
(703) 532-LAZY
https://lazymikesdeli.com/
menu: https://lazymikesdeli.com/menu/
location https://maps.app.goo.gl/JiZfvtEMNceazUpDA

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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://4142298.xyz/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://4142298.xyz/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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• Thule Helium Platform XT 1 Bike Hitch Bike - 903901
• https://www.mainstreetbicycles.com/product/thule-helium-platform-1-362565-1.htm
• https://www.rei.com/product/152002/thule-helium-platform-1-bike-hitch-rack

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PRICE:
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• $250 as is (excellent condition)

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DESCRIPTION:
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Maria has changed her bike rack recently and this is her old one. Approximately 2 years old and she says it fits a 2" hitch.

• Aluminum construction makes it easy to use, install and remove
• Securely holds bikes in place without frame contact
• Quickly attach bikes and easily secure them to the rack using the ratcheting wheel loops
• Effortlessly fold down bike arms when rack is not in use
• Convenient access to the rear of the vehicle using the HitchSwitch lever to tilt the rack down, even with bikes on it
• Lock bikes to the rack using the integrated cable lock (lock included)
• Fits 26"-29" wheel sizes up to a 3" wide tire
• Quick to install and easy to lock the rack to the vehicle due to the tool-free, SnugTite stinger (lock included)