Medium(+) Level: Thanksgiving Frozen Turkey Trek

Let's burn off some of those Thanksgiving calories BEFORE we eat them!!!

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Thanksgiving Frozen Turkey Trek
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672
• START PARKING: Any Garage in Shirlington
• ARRIVAL: 9:00 am
• SPEECH: 9:15 am
• ROLLING: 9:30 am (or immediately after the speech, whichever comes first)
• LEVEL: Medium(+)
• PACE: 13-15 mph
• DISTANCE: 22 miles OR 35 miles
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle Tracks
• RIDEWITHGPS
• CBG_FROZ_TURK_22_2022
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41482490
  CBG_FROZ_TURK_35_2022
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41482920

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The Ride: Detail
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Enjoy a mostly flat, Thanksgiving Day ride with your CBG friends. This ride includes the option of a shorter ride (22 miles/approximately a noon finish) for those who have to get home to cook, AND a longer ride (35 miles/approximately 1:30 pm finish) for those who have more time to spare.

We'll depart Shirlington and head into DC where we'll be on a mix of bike trails, cycle tracks, and streets. We'll pass a number of familiar landmarks (Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, The Capitol) before taking the Sousa Bridge over the Anacostia River and regrouping at mile 11.5. At that point, those that prefer the 22 mile ride will head south and cross the gorgeous, new Frederick Douglass Bridge and pedal for home. Those that prefer the 35 mile ride will head north to Bladensburg Park for a water and bathroom break before turning around and heading back to Shirlington.

This is a Medium (+) ride due to the distance and street riding, but it will be a lot of fun and a great way to kick off Thanksgiving morning.

We hope you'll bundle up, grab your bike, and come join us!

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The Meeting Spot:
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Shirlington Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672
We will meet directly in front of the library by the fountains.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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None. Go home and eat some turkey.
🦃😋🙂

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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.