Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

1. Step One: Have your ZWIFT setup done.
   * See this link: https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/305184929/
2. Step Two: Join the "NoVA CBG Zwifters" club on Zwift and get approved. https://www.zwift.com/clubs/e4780b0c-7dc8-4a21-8954-cf34b0326103/home
3. Step Three: In the "NoVA CBG Zwifters" club find the event. Scroll to the bottom and you'll see an orange square with a PLUS SIGN in it. Click that. That says you are attending.
   * This helps you find the ride to join at ride time in ZWIFT.
4. Step Four: OPTIONAL but Encouraged. Use the "discord" app to talk over our cell phones while riding. https://discord.gg/FbPSdbMu

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The Ride: Summary
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• NAME: NoVA CBG Zwifters
• WATOPIA ROUTE: TBD
• ROUTE LINK: TBD
• ROUTE DETAILS: TBD
• DISCORD LINK: TBD
• WATOPIA ARRIVAL: 6:15 PM
• WATOPIA ROLLING: 6:30 PM
• WATOPIA ENDING: 7:30 PM (approx)
• START LOCATION: Auto Placement in the Zwift route
• LEVEL: Introductory (ride as much or as little as you want).
• DISTANCE: Your distance will vary
• PACE: "Keep Together" feature in Zwift. (pedal at your own pace).
• TERRAIN: Smart trainers will adjust resistance for terrain, dumb trainers will not.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• You have to keep pedaling your bicycle for the "Keep Together" feature to keep you with everyone else.
  * You don't have to pedal fast, but you must pedal.
  * Coffee breaks are when you can stop pedaling.
• A Zwift account and a computer with the Zwift app loaded.
  * $20 a month is the fee for the Zwift account.
  * You can get a month free by using this referral code: https://www.zwift.com/invite/b7vxe9n3fg
• You need a trainer and a way to get speed or power into Zwift.
  * It depends on if you have a smart trainer, or a dumb trainer.
  * See below for more information.
• A cellphone with Zwift Companion loaded.
  * Think of this as your Watopia world game controller.
  * This is how you do things like navigate turns, message, give thumbs up to people, and more in the Watopia game.
• You need to join the "NoVA CBG Zwift Riders" club on Zwift (see link below or search for the club on your Zwift Companion App).
  https://www.zwift.com/clubs/e4780b0c-7dc8-4a21-8954-cf34b0326103/home

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The Ride: Detail
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For your cycling pleasure NoVA CBG presents the NoVA CBG Zwifters ride series.

This will be approximately a one-hour ride in Zwift (unless advertised differently) and probably at the 1-2 W/KG effort level (easier).

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ZWIFT Details
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See this link: https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/305184929/

• RIDE NAME: Monk's BBQ Ride (W&OD from Leesburg to Purcellville)
• START LOC:
  Loudoun County Garage
  107 Loudoun St SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
  Use above address, then look across the street.
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/ANJobzEzkNrm1WgV9
• START PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/Loudoun_County_Garage
• ARRIVAL: 10:30am
• SPEECH: 10:45am
• ROLLING: 11:00am (Monk's opens @ 11:30am)
• LEVEL: Medium(-) (the minus is for doing your Own Pace)
• DISTANCE: 22 or 27 miles
• PACE: Your own pace (but think at least 12-14 mph)
• TERRAIN: Paved W&OD Path, Uphill out, Downhill home.
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_MONKS_22_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33192229
  CBG_MONKS_27_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33192977

NOTES:

• Conveniently close to Mom's Apple Pie for dessert
• Mom's Apple Pie Bakery: 220 Loudoun St SE, Leesburg, VA 2017
• GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/LNs2ePnVA1WbXv6A8

TIMINGS (approximates):

• Rolling @ 11:00am
• 11 miles later: Monk's BBQ @ 12:00-12:15pm
• Leave Monk's @ 12:45-1:00pm
• 11 miles later: Back in Lesburg @ 2:15 - 2:30pm

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents the Monk's BBQ Ride (W&OD from Leesburg to Purcellville).

• UPHILL on the way out, DOWNHILL on the way back.
• Go at your own pace (Gary is sweep for those that don't know the trail).
• Two routes 22 or 27 mile.
• Good canopy cover for a sunny day.
• GREAT BBQ in the middle (Monk's Outdoor Seating)
• Pie Potential at the end (Moms's Apple Pie)

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The Meeting Spot:
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Loudoun County Garage
107 Loudoun St SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
(Use above address, then look across the street)
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/ANJobzEzkNrm1WgV9
PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/Loudoun_County_Garage

START PARKING WEBSITE:
https://www.leesburgva.gov/visitors/getting-here/downtown-parking
PARKING INFO: The Loudoun County Garage, located behind the County Government Building, has over 400 parking spaces. After 5pm weekdays, all day on weekends and on holidays, parking is available and free to the public.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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"Ride IN the Ride"

Monk's BBQ.
251 N. 21st Street
Purcellville, VA 20132
540-751-9425
Saturday: 11:30am-11pm
https://monksq.com/
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/gvampead6L1H9Q9EA

Dessert "Ride after the Ride"

Mom's Apple Pie Bakery
220 Loudoun St SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
SAT 8am - 6pm
https://www.momsapplepieco.com/locations
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/LNs2ePnVA1WbXv6A8

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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: Loop the Lakes (11.0 Mile)
• START LOC: South Run Rec Center
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/tac8sEttpFm
• START PARKING PIC: https://goo.gl/pz8LWb

Drive all the way to the very end and park directly in front of the South Run Field House at the very bottom of parking area.

• ARRIVAL: 6:00pm
• SPEECH: 6:10pm
• ROLLING: 6:15pm
• LEVEL: Medium (-) skill, entry level mountain biking.
• PACE: 10+ mph
• DISTANCE: 11 miles
• TERRAIN: dirt, gravel, & paved trails
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_LTL_11_2024
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28697863

NOTES:

• It's cooler in the shade.
• This is not your normal CBG ride - READ THE MEETUP!
• Show up with FULL water bottles.
• Carry a spare inner tube that fits your bike.

(Restroom are open in South Run Recreation Center at the Start).

• Rocks, Roots, and Gravel-oh my

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure, NoVA CBG presents Loop the Lakes.

Come on out and try a Medium(-) skill level but an entry level trail/mountain biking ride.

Please note, this is not your normal CBG ride. If you are unsure of your riding ability in general, then this in NOT the ride for you.

However, if you are a solid beginner(+) cyclist and you can handle some hills and gravelly situations you will have to "up your game" a little but please come on out and give this ride a try!! It's really something different and fun!!

1. This ride loops around the mostly paved but hilly Lake Mercer (clockwise) but halfway through at the Dam we take a group picture and then...
2. We finish going around Lake Mercer (with some fun hills) and when done we...
3. Head over to Burke Lake to do a loop there (also clockwise and gravelly) and then...
4. Finish it all up back to where it started.

A hybrid, gravel, or mountain bike is required (NO SKINNY TIRES / NO ROAD BIKES).
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The Meeting Spot:
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South Run Rec Center
7550 Reservation Dr
Springfield, VA 22153

• GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/tac8sEttpFm
• PARKING INFO: https://goo.gl/pz8LWb

Drive all the way to the very bottom end of parking and park directly in front of the South Run Field House.
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Ride after the Ride
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Ride After the Ride (RAtR): TBD
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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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Do you want turn by turn directions? NoVA CBG has a RideWithGPS club account that's free. Follow the instructions found here.
https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Taste of Summer - Pitango Gelatio-Sorbet-Caffè

• START LOC: Bluemont Park Tennis Parking Area, Wilson Blvd & N Manchester St, Arlington, VA

• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/6VkzVaS72LKGn9nr5 Diagonally across from the Bon Air Park Rose Garden

• START PARKING: Bluemont Park Tennis Parking Area (with Restrooms)

• 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 (Social Pace)

• DISTANCE: 19.9 mi

• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle path

• Ride With GPS Route:
  CBG_KOFFEEK_GELATO_2025

• Notes:

• PITANGO IS NOT CHEAP and doesn't take cash

• 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, where we visit different area coffee shops or bakeries for a cup and/or treat if desired but you don't have to drink or even like coffee to participate.

This week we will again do a loop to Old Town Alexandria for a warm weather early taste of summer

The ride is a 19.9 mile medium level ridden at a social pace (11-13 mph). We will get on the W&OD from the Bluemont Tennis Parking Area to the 4MRT at Shirlington, then the MVT and ride to Old Town to enjoy Gelato or Sorbet with our Caffè in 80° weather. Afterwards we will ride back to the starting point via Wilkes St tunnel, Columbus St, Cameron St, and the Commonwealth bike lane; through Del Ray on Monroe St, Dewitt St, and the Mt Jefferson Park Trail at Stewart St. When we get to Four Mile Run we will head though Shirlington on the 4MRT to Carlin Springs Rd where we get back on the W&OD.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Bluemont Tennis Parking Area (with Restrooms)
Wilson Blvd & N Manchester St
Arlington, VA 22203
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/6VkzVaS72LKGn9nr5

We will meet in the parking lot.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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This week's Gelato is the Ride WITHIN The Ride!
Pitango Gelato
115 S Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314

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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.