What we’re about
Become a member of the FREE RideWithGPS E-bike Lovers Club. https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/, support E-bike Lovers, and enjoy the largest and most exclusive repository of curated trails designed for e-bikers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
WHY? Because we don't have biking leads. You follow the ride in the GPS app to avoid getting lost and being dependent on someone else.
Ebike Lovers on BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57279844
Want to be an e-bike star? Check out the upcoming documentary: https://ebikedocumentary.com
IMPORTANT: We don't have bike leads or trip coordinators. We strictly organize self-guided e-biking events. We don't have biking leaders, as E-bike Lovers is based on the philosophy that we are all leaders, responsible for our happiness and well-being.
About
Get on your electric bicycle - E-bike and join others in exploring the DC metropolitan area. We use our electric bicycles between 15-25 miles (sometimes longer) in DC, Virginia, and Maryland. We normally start from Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park, Fletcher's Cove, Haines Point, or another park in the District. We also e-bike outside the District on longer trails within an hour's drive from DC.
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Easy going
This is an easy-going group and we are not training for the Olympics. We use our electric bicycles to bike around 12 mph and enjoy navigating the hillsides with our modern marvels of transport technology. The group is a great way to share your experience with an electric bicycle - E-bike.
Everyone is welcome, including riders on non-assisted bikes.
Plan 2-3 hours for each trip. You can stop at any time and return home. There is no requirement to finish the trip. We participate in the trips to have fun, to be outdoors, to get exercise, and to meet other wonderful people.
Normally, participants will wait at some points of interest to allow slower riders to catch up, although this cannot be guaranteed. On nice weather days, riders normally plan for lunch halfway through the trip. This is another great opportunity for riders to catch up with the group.
A great opportunity to learn more about E-bikes
Learn more about electric bicycles - E-bikes from those who actually use them daily or weekly. What is their experience? What to avoid when you are in the market for an(other) electric bicycle - E-bike? How to manage batteries? How to integrate your electric bicycle - E-bike with navigation systems? How to secure your electric bicycle - E-bike with locks and register it online? These are just some of the questions you may ask other members while we peddle with electric bicycles - E-bikes.
I have no Electric Bicycle - E-bike. Am I welcome to join this group?
Absolutely. Everyone is welcome, even if you do not ride an electric Bicycle - E-bike.
Weather and cancellation
There is never a bad biking day, there are only bad biking clothes. We plan to bike year-round, also in the winter (but within reason). With the right clothing and protective gear, this can be a great experience.
What you need to know
We always follow traffic rules and stop for stop signs. Safety and fun first.
We will use biking lanes (class I permissible) as much as possible, but will frequently ride on roads with other traffic. You need to feel comfortable doing this.
You join this Meetup group at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for your own safety.
You cannot sell merchandise or engage in any commercial activity during events and through our online platforms, including MeetUp and Facebook unless E-bike Lovers authorizes this. You cannot contact other members to solicit merchandise of any kind using any of our systems. If you do so, as some have done, your membership will be revoked.
SUPER IMPORTANT: See https://ebikelovers.com/code-of-conduct-ebike-lovers/
Photos
If you post photos on our Meetup page, you give us permission to use them in any E-bike Lovers' related publications and the rest.
Website
www.ebikelovers.com
Costs
Participation is free. If we organize extracurricular activities, we will inform you of any costs involved.
Become a member of the RideWithGPS E-bike Lovers Club. More information about club benefits and using our curated GPS files is available here: https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER NATHAN MERRIS, GREGORY MAASSEN, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
E-bike Lovers is an activity of Wandel Guides LLC.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- NEW ROUTE: City of Takoma Park - Earth Day Celebration Ride - E-bike LoversPeirce Mill, Washington, DC
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46073614
18.4 miles. Picnic in Takoma Park 6.2 miles in the route.Toilets are at the beginning, middle, and end of the trail. The picnic stop is in Takoma Park, 6.6 miles into the route. The route will be some 18 miles in total.
The City of Takoma Park Office of Sustainability has invited E-bike Lovers to participate in their Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration again.
To celebrate this wonderful event, we will be e-biking through Takoma Park to the festival as part of the ride, starting at Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park.
The bilingual flyer for the event is available on the city's website.
Why? Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability. Now morphed into Earth Month for all of April, this is a special time of year to recognize the City's efforts in various areas of sustainability and commitment to our climate action goals.
Where? Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park near the new playground at Houston and Kennebec Ave. (8101 Sligo Creek Pkwy, Takoma Park, MD 20912).
This festival is in a car-free area on weekends, encouraging people to come in on carbon-free means (walking, biking, rollerblading, scootering, etc).
The City will organize activities, including face painting, nature-themed arts & crafts, a guided tree walk, energy efficiency giveaways, snow cones, and lawn games.
In support of this event, E-bike Lovers is independently organizing a fantastic ride that will self-guide you to the festival, starting in Rock Creek Park.
Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers
The Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
More information about using GPS files:
https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/ - E-bicycling from Peirce to Veirs Mill Local Park with E-bike Lovers.Peirce Mill, Washington, DC
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46918704
Please remember for Wednesday rides we meet at 10:30 am. We roll at 10:45.
This Wednesday excursion is 25.4 miles on asphalt paths -- a little longer than the usual weekday ride, but the route requires minimal navigation and is relatively flat. You are welcome to turn back at anytime when you feel you have had enough.
We meet at Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park and continue to Beach Drive and Rock Creek Trail to head north to Veirs Mill Local Park. If the parking lots near Peirce Mill are full, you can park on Tilden Street.
The lunch stop is at Veirs Mill Local Park, 12.8 miles into the ride.
Arrival time is 10:30 AM. We will leave no later than 10:45 AM.
Please bring snacks, lunch, and plenty of water. Be sure to charge your bike and check your tire pressure and brakes. Our bikes will always be in sight. No additional locks are required to keep your bike safe on this trip.
Toilets or porta-potties are at the beginning, middle, and end of the trail
FYI: Membership of the Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
You will have access to over 2,500 miles of curated e-bike routes. With free membership, we hope everyone will download trails before we e-bike.This is the link to the E-bike Lovers Ride With GPS page: https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/6746-e-bike-lovers
For the E-bike Lovers group to succeed, we must carefully increase our membership. Please feel free to invite other E-bike lovers, spread the word, and let's have fun.
Please RSVP only if you are coming so we know how many E-bike Lovers will participate. We enjoy a nearly 100% RSVP success rate. Thank you so much for your help!
As usual, analog/non-assisted bikers are most welcome.
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, RICHARD CAMER, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS. - Two Day Adventure: Williamsburg to Richmond on the Virginia Capital TrailAmtrak Station, Richmond, VA
Join us for an exciting two-day E-Bike adventure on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, 2025! This unique trip, organized by Bernie, combines scenic rides, historic exploration, Amtrak train ride and camaraderie among fellow riders.
The below RWGPS routes will surely change prior to our departure. They are only provided here to show approximate routes. Final routes will be posted to all participants prior to adventure.
Bicentennial Park to Jamestown Museum · Ride with GPS
Virginia Capital Trail: Jamestown to Richmond · Ride with GPSItinerary Highlights:
- Saturday Morning: Meet at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station by 8:45 AM to load bikes for transport on bike shuttle. Bikes will not be transported on Amtrak train. The train departs at 9:34 AM to Williamsburg, arriving at Williamsburg 10:36 AM. Fare: $12.00.
- Saturday Activities: Explore Williamsburg independently or with small groups and having lunch. At 1:30 PM we will regroup at Bicentennial Park and ride via the Colonial Parkway to and thru Jamestown National Historic Park (entry fee $15). Park closes at 5 PM
- While in Jamestown participants may choose to ride the Jamestown Scottland free ferry across the James River and back. About an hour round trip.
- LODGING: Although you will find many options in such a popular tourist area both hotels, Airbnb's, Etc. Distance to Sunday's starting location should be considered. A good option to consider is the Hilton Vacation Club the Historic Powhatan Williamsburg. It has 1 B/R to 4 B/R Suites. Regardless of where you choose it is highly recommended you choose the full refund for cancellation in case of unexpected circumstances that may arise. Getting a group together to share a suite will decrease your lodging expense if you can book early. We suggest booking lodging as soon as possible.
- Sunday: After breakfast, we’ll embark on a stunning ride back to Richmond along the Virginia Capital Trail. Lunch location will be decided prior to departure Sunday morning.
Details:
- Minimal elevation, mostly flat terrain.
- Participants are responsible for their own accommodations. Shared options may reduce costs.
- The only required fees are the Amtrak fare, bike shuttle fee TBD, optional Jamestown entry fee and $6.00 day parking at Richmond Amtrak Station.
- Bike transport logistics and additional details will be finalized based on participation.
- A SAG vehicle may be available but not yet confirmed.
Action Items: If interested, please confirm your participation by February 28, 2025. It is highly suggested that you book your lodging as soon as possible. This will help Bernie finalize arrangements and ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience.
The Virginia Capital Trail (VCT) is a paved bicycle and pedestrian trail crossing four counties and 51.7 miles (83.2 km) between Jamestown and Richmond, Virginia — that is, between the Colony of Virginia's first capital and Virginia's current capital.
Construction began in 2006 and completed to Jamestown in October 2015. With the Williamsburg extension, the trail extends approximately 62 miles (100 km).
Bring plenty of water and snacks or lunch or grab something on the ride. There are places to stop if that’s what everyone wants to do, so don’t forget your bike lock! The Virginia Capitol Trail will be over 50 miles. A spare battery is highly encouraged.
The group stops a few times (certainly before tricky turns) for slower riders to catch up.
As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.
For the E-Bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-Bike lovers spread the word, and let’s have fun!Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers
Membership of the Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club is now free as www.ebikelovers.com is generating sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
More information about using GPS files: https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, BERNIE PARODY, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.See for full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
