Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

• RIDE NAME: 13th Annual CBG's Halloween "BOO"cycle Ride
• START LOC: Alexandria City Hall, meet by fountain.
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/N6tkF5YcCQp
• START PARKING: Parking under City Hall $5
• ARRIVAL: 5:30 PM (on time is a must)
• SPEECH: 5:45 PM
• ROLLING: 6:00 PM
• SUNSET: 6:09 PM
• LEVEL: CBG After Dark Level
• DISTANCE: 15 miles
• PACE: 12+ (Parade Pace)
• TERRAIN: Street Riding
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_BOOCYCLE_2024
  TBD

NOTES:

• REQUIRED: Festive Decorative Battery Powered Lights on your bike.
• REQUIRED: Being on time is VERY important for this ride.
• REQUIRED: 100+ Lumen lights to SEE WITH.
• REQUIRED: Bring a spare tube for your bike.
• REQUIRED: Halloween is on a Thursday night, leave work early to make the start time.

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents the 13th Annual CBG's Halloween "BOO"cycle Ride.

This is probably the most "feel good" ride that exists in NoVA CBG. Parents and children alike cheer and applaud at the return of the Annual BOOcycle ride. If you've done it before, you know what I mean. If you haven't, come on out and experience it first hand and I promise you will not be disappointed. The ride route will be approximately 15 miles at a Halloween pace.

1. REQUIRED: You must be on time for the ride: Arrive at 5:30pm, Speech at 5:45pm, and we roll as soon as the speech is over. We have to leave on time to maximize the number of "trick or treaters" that will see us as sunset is at 6:09pm. You MUST be there for the speech.
2. REQUIRED: Decorate your bike in battery powered lights, It's a Halloween Bicycle Parade.
3. REQUIRED: Do NOT use glow sticks to try and light up your bike.
4. Not Required (but highly advised): Dress up in costume if you want to. Of course the more creative the better. Just don't let any of this interfere with your ability to ride your bike safely.
5. REQUIRED: Decorate your bike and yourself BEFORE arriving to the ride: We can't wait for you to put lights on your bike or work on your costume at City Hall. If you need prep time, show up earlier than 5:15pm.
6. REQUIRED: YOU MUST HAVE A LIGHT THAT IS AT LEAST 100+ LUMEN and HAVE IT CHARGED UP: Please please please do this. If you don't know what the difference is between a "light you can see with" and a "light to be seen by" go talk to your bike store of choice, they will help you.

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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 at the fountain @ 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 DURING The Ride:
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Stop #1: Bruce / Sandra's House (say Happy Halloween)
Stop #2: Carol E's House for HOT Apple Cider and Donuts!!

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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.

• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride - Día de los Muertos
• START LOC: Bluemont Park Tennis Courts
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9
• START PARKING: Tennis Court Lot (restroom available)
• ARRIVAL: 9:00am
• SPEECH: 9:10am

**you must be present for the speech or no ride for you!**

• ROLLING: 9:15am
• LEVEL: Advanced
• PACE: 12-14 mph (a "social" pace)
• DISTANCE: 46.7 miles (75 km)
• TERRAIN: Pave/Dirt & compacted gravel Bike Trail / Street / Short heavier gravel sections
• Ride With GPS Route: Día de los Muertos

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.
• There are two very short dirt patches, one about 30 yards (mile 14) the other about 10 yards (mile 22), where you probably should walk you bike. The rest is paved

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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 version will head west exploring lots of Fairfax county trails
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The Ride After The Ride:
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This week's coffee shop is the Ride WITHIN The Ride! I'm thinking Sully Place Shopping Center in Chantilly at US 50 and Walney Rd. This is at mile 25 and there are three options in the back strip there, CAFEIN (small), Shilla Bakery & Cafe, and Chateau de Chantilly Café, large.

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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://www.meetup.com/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/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

• RIDE NAME: Ride and Dine (OUT AND BACK - W&OD and Home Barbecue)
• START LOC: North Quantico St & 22nd Rd. N -Arlington 22205
• START GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dE1vREXUZ1uKdEyX6
• START PARKING: Park in either cul de sac (house address to be provided later)
• ARRIVAL: 11:00am (drop off dishes etc)
• SPEECH: 11:15am
• ROLLING: 11:30am
• LEVEL: Medium(-) Level (distance)
• PACE: ~12+mph
• DISTANCE: @ 20 miles (One HOUR out, One HOUR back)
• TERRAIN: trail, local streets
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  Coming Soon

NOTES:

• Bring a spare tube.
• Bring water.
• Bring a dish to share.
• Cook out in my back yard after the ride:
  Address to be provided to those on the ride prior to the ride date.

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The Ride: Detail
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Let's have a late season ride and then relax and have a late lunch/dinner after the ride. We depart around 11:30 and ride approx. 10 miles west and then turn around and ride the 10 miles back on the W&OD. (about 2ish hours riding total).

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The Meeting Spot:
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North Quantico St & 22nd Rd. N -Arlington 22205
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dE1vREXUZ1uKdEyX6

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Ride After the Ride/Late Lunch
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Bonnie's Backyard
Address to be provided later

MENU: I will provide hot dogs, hamburgers; and whatever side dishes and treats show 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://www.meetup.com/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/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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• NAME: Rileys Lock - C&O Canal Fall Foliage #1
• START: Rileys Lock
• GPS DIRECTIONS: https://goo.gl/maps/rDi9fyAMyN72
• PARKING INFO: The End Parking Lot, closest to the towpath
• ARRIVAL: 11:00am
• THE SPEECH: 11:15am
• ROLLING: 11:30am
• DISTANCE: 17.5 miles
• LEVEL: Beginner(+)
• PACE: 12+
• TERRAIN: Packed dirt/rock
• ROUTE: Out and Back
• ADDITIONAL INFO:
  (a) Weather dependent
  (b) No Skinny tires
  (c) Bring a bike lock

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The Ride: Detail
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Our destination (and turn around point) is the Great Falls Tavern and Visitor Center. However, the real reason for riding there is to see whatever fall foliage is available along the way plus viewing the Great Falls themselves. We will park our bikes up at the visitor center (plenty of bike parking) and walk down to oooooh and ahhhhhh at the falls. We will enjoy the sites and once we've had our fill, we will go back the way we came. The ride is scheduled to take advantage of the warmest part of the day. This isn't a "hurry up and ride" sort of ride, it's a very relaxed and enjoy the day sort of ride.

Bring a bike lock and your cameras (it's very scenic).

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The Meeting Spot:
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Rileys Lock
C&O Canal Lock 24
Darnestown, MD 20874
https://goo.gl/maps/rDi9fyAMyN72
(The End Parking Lot, closest to the towpath)

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The Ride After The Ride:
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Rocklands Farm Winery
14531 Montevideo Rd
Poolesville, MD 20837
https://www.rocklandsfarmmd.com/
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/5cM1wzoEfksQ3FmS6

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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://www.meetup.com/terms/
• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/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.