Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

Sun, Oct 26 · 11:00 AM EDT

Beginner(+) Level: C&O Canal Fall Foliage Ride (Rileys Lock) RATR @ Rocklands

C & O Riley's Lock, Riley's Lock Road, Seneca, MD, US

The fall foliage is supposed to peak on Sunday (10/26). So lets have a beautiful ride along the C&O canal and enjoy the beautiful great outdoors. We will ride to the falls and back.

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The Ride: Summary
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• NAME: Rileys Lock - C&O Canal Fall Foliage
• 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
• RIDEWITHGPS:
  CBG_C&O_RILEY_LOCK_2024
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28875468

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• Weather dependent
• No Skinny tires
• 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.

Tue, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM EDT

Medium Level: The Koffee Klatch Ride ("Social" Pace): Misha's Prince St

Four Mile Run Trail Parking Area, Arlington, VA, US

NoVA CBG has a turn by turn RideWithGPS club account that's free. https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride: Misha's Coffee Prince St
• START LOC: Bluemont Park
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/6VkzVaS72LKGn9nr5
• START PARKING: Tennis Parking Area (with Restrooms)
• ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:10am
• ROLLING: 10:15am
• LEVEL: Medium
• DISTANCE: 20 mi
• PACE: 11-13 mph (Social Pace)
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle path
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_KOFFEEK_MISHA'S_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51847900

Notes:

• We may take our coffee to Waterfront Park
• This ride is organized "lean"
• 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.
• NoVA CBG has a turn by turn RideWithGPS club account that's free. https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/

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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

The ride is a 20 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 coffee at Misha's on Prince St. 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 Park
(Tennis Parking Area)
Wilson Blvd & N Manchester St
Arlington, VA 22203
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/6VkzVaS72LKGn9nr5

• We will meet in the parking lot.
• This location has Restrooms
• Diagonally across from the Bon Air Park Rose Garden

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The Koffee Within The Ride:
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MISHA'S COFFEE
6 Prince 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.

Wed, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM EDT

*TENTATIVE NIGHT RIDE w/Fred* Beginner(+) Level: The Custard Cruise

Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA, US

RAIN IN THE FORECAST - SO THIS MAY OR MAY NOT TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY... SIGN UP AND WE SHALL SEE!!

Night Ride w/special guest FRED!!

• Arrive @ 6:00pm
• Sunset @ 6:11 pm
• We will ride through the neighborhood of DelRay.
• Stay for the Ride after the Ride @ Beckett's!!

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: The Custard Cruise
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
• START PARKING: Any Parking Garage
• ARRIVAL: 6:00pm
• SPEECH: 6:15pm
• ROLLING: As soon as the speech is done
• LEVEL: Beginner(+) Level (But All Welcome)
• DISTANCE: 10 miles.
• PACE: 12 mph
• TERRAIN: No Hills, Trail and Street Riding.
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_FRED_CUSTARD_2024
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48843886

NOTES:

• No Hills, 10 miles, No Surprises, Custard!
• Bring enough fluids for the entire ride.
• https://www.thedairygodmother.com/flavor-of-the-day-forecast/

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The Ride : Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents The Custard Cruise.

I would like some custard. The Dairy Godmother in Del Ray has some excellent custard (& sorbet & vegan donuts & other yummy things for just about everyone).

Maybe some of you want to join me?

Shirlington, to Four Mile, to Potomac Yards to the Dairy Godmother, then Commonwealth back to Four Mile to Shirlington.

• No Hills
• 10 miles, belly full of custard (or other yummy-ness)
• Hopefully no surprises.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Shirlington Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
We will meet in front of the Shirlington Library by the fountains.

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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://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.

Fri, Oct 31 · 5:30 PM EDT

CBG After Dark Level: 14th Annual Halloween "BOO"cycle Ride

Alexandria City Hall, 300 King Street, Alexandria, VA, US

The 14th Annual NoVA CBG's Halloween "BOO"cycl­e Ride.

Fun, Festive, Battery Powered Lights on your bicycles are REQUIRED, dressing up is optional but HIGHLY encouraged. The more lights the better.

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: 14th 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:
  TBD

NOTES:

• REQUIRED: Festive Decorative Battery Powered Lights on your bike.
• REQUIRED: Being on time is VERY important for this ride.
• REQUIRED: 100+ Lumen headlights to SEE WITH.
• REQUIRED: Bring a spare tube for your bike.
• REQUIRED: Halloween is on a Friday 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 14th 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 HEADLIGHT 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: Hope's House (for Trick-or-Treating)
Stop #2: Bruce / Sandra's House (for Trick-or-Treating / Restroom)
Stop #3: 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.