Medium(-) Level: CBG "Jingle Bell"cycle Ride (oh what fun)

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IMPORTANT:
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1. It's like the "BOO"cycle ride, but for the Holiday Season. Not sure where we are going just yet, but it will be around Del Ray once I know who has the nicest lights.
2. Your ONE Thermos should have your hydration.
3. Your OTHER Thermos should have a hot drink of your choice.
4. We will be stopping at the Dairy Godmother for a FREE DONUT (or whatever treat you would like) courtesy of CBG. They will also let us use their restrooms.
5. Fun, Festive, Battery Powered Lights on your bicycles are strongly suggested. The more lights the better to be seen with at night

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: "Jingle Bell"cycle Ride (oh what fun it is to ride...)
• START LOC: Alexandria City Hall, meet in parking Garage.
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/N6tkF5YcCQp
• PARKING INFO: Parking under City Hall $5
• ARRIVAL: 4:30pm
• SPEECH: 4:45pm
• ROLLING: 5:00pm
• SUNSET: 4:49pm
• LEVEL: Medium Level
• DISTANCE: ~13 miles
• PACE: 12-13+ (casual parade pace)
• TERRAIN: Alexandria bike trials / lanes / sharrow streets.
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_XMAS_JINGLE_BELL_2023
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45170497

NOTE:

• Dress in layers for the weather (Ugly Sweaters Encouraged)
• 100 Lumen (or Greater) Front Light (Read all about them here: https://4142298.xyz/novacbg/events/273787949)
• Red Tail Light
• Verify they all have a fresh charge
• Fun, Festive, Battery Powered Lights on your bicycles are strongly suggested. The more lights the better to be seen with at night.

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The Ride : Detail
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For your pleasure NoVA CBG presents our "Jingle Bell"cycle Ride.

This ride is on a Sunday night as to try to not overlap with other holiday festivities that might be going on.

It's like the "BOO"cycle ride, but for the Holiday Season. Not sure where we are going just yet, but it will be around Del Ray.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Alexandria City Hall
301 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/N6tkF5YcCQp

We will meet in the Parking Garage @ Alexandria City Hall.

Please note that there is usually ample parking in the garage located directly below City Hall for $5.00 all evening. However, give yourself plenty of extra time to find other parking if the garage below city hall is full.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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NONE YET

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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.