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Welcome to the Northern Virginia Casual Biking Group (NOVA-CBG). For your cycling pleasure, please join us for various casual bicycle rides around the area. **************************************
How Do We Define "Casual"? : *************************************** Well, we really don't pressure anyone to be a professional cyclist.* We don't ask you to own any special gear (except for a helmet).* We don't ask you to wear special outfits (unless you want to).* All we ask is that you come as you are comfortably with a bike that is in well-tuned shape and a helmet. We ride with a "no man left behind" philosophy so that everyone can enjoy themselves without fear of getting lost or left behind. So the ride may have a few extra "re-grouping" stops if that is required due to various riding skills. Because of this philosophy we really try to ask that the cyclist's riding skill matches the ride they are on.
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Ride Levels: ************************************** 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 easily ride your bike for 10 miles with some minor hills at a comfortable pace of 12+ mph.
*Medium Level:
You can do 20 miles pretty easily at a moderate pace of 13 to 15+ mph.
*Advanced Level: You can do 20++ miles easily at a 15+ pace and / or handle various challenges as rain, night riding, or other odd cycling situations.
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Riding Requirements: ************************************** Just like every other group we DO have some riding requirements: 1) Helmets are mandatory for every ride we do, no exceptions... period.
2) All riders ride at their own risk and with the understanding that cycling is an inherently dangerous activity. Participating in a NoVA-CBG ride is voluntary and riders must be ready and able to participate in the ride as described in the meetup and under the conditions of the day. Riders have read and acknowledged by an RSVP 'YES' MEETUP.com's "Terms of Service : Section 6. Release " found at https://www.meetup.com/terms/ and NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/.
3) Just in case there is an emergency situation you should always have on you Identification, Insurance, and any other important medical information.
4) All riders must be at least 18 years of age.
5) No music is allowed on any of the rides. Headphones or otherwise.
6) We have a "three strikes" NO SHOW policy, so please honor your RSVP or change it accordingly as soon as your situation changes.
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Membership Dues: ************************************** Your first two months in the group are free, after that we have an annual $10.00 membership fee. This fee helps defer the cost of the MEETUP fees and facilitates our Annual "Company" Picnic and Annual Holiday Party. In addition these dues allow us to perform our Tire Changing and Gear classes and our Bike In Movies series during the winter.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Monday (06/09/25): Tire Changing Demonstration @ Shirlington LibraryShirlington Branch Library, The Village at Shirlington, 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206, Arlington, VI
- Now that people are out riding their bikes, let's do this one more time.
- Monday (06/09/25): Tire Changing Demonstration @ Shirlington Library
- CLASS BEGINS: Promptly @ 6:00pm
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The Tire Demonstration:
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- WHERE: Shirlington Library, inside in the large meeting room.
- ARRIVE: Shoot for 5:45pm
- CLASS BEGINS: Promptly @ 6:00pm
- CLASS FINISHES: 7:30pm (library closes at 8pm)
- Attendance is free
- Ride after the Ride is at Samuel Beckett's @ 8:00pm.
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Optional:
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If you want to practice on your own tire, please bring the front wheel of your bicycle to the demonstration. If you bring your front wheel, please bring a towel or a sheet or similar to put on the table. This is not necessary if you just want to watch the demonstration.
(WATCH THIS VIDEO FOR HOW TO REMOVE YOUR FRONT WHEEL: https://youtu.be/UxgneYfegNc).This demonstration covers a range of topics, including:
- Fixing a flat tire / Changing a tire.
- Which mobile pump is best.
- C02 usage explained (not demonstrated).
- Explain what basic tools to carry for various roadside repairs.
- Please bring any bike tools or accessories that you already own and we will show you how to use them (don't worry if you don't own any).
- I will follow up with an email after the class of the various things we went through and tool suggestion links.
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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
Inside in the large meeting room.+++++++++++++++++++++
The Ride After The Ride:
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Samuel Beckett's
2800 S Randolph St #110
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/rHx2PvqFicpFRrDZ8 - Trail/Gravel Bike Ride: Medium(-) Level: Loop the Lakes (11 Mile) *Rolling 6:30*South Run Rec Center - Field House, Springfield, VA
Loop the Lakes (LTL) - Ride is through biking trails around both Mercer and Burke Lakes with dirt, gravel, & paved surfaces. There are some hills on this ride. Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides.
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The Ride: Summary
(Must Read)
+++++++++++++++++++++- 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: 6:15pm
- SPEECH: 6:25pm
- ROLLING: 6:30pm
- LEVEL: Medium (-) skill, ~50% packed gravel.
- 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 trail and gravel 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!!
- 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...
- We finish going around Lake Mercer (with some fun hills) and when done we...
- Head over to Burke Lake to do a loop there (also clockwise and gravelly) and then...
- 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): Glory Days grill if anyone interested. ~3 miles by car from ride location.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TBAyx9BPB7vaxXvx5
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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.
.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. - Medium(-) Level: The Koffee Klatch Ride ("Social" Pace): Caffe AmouriBluemont Park Tennis Courts, Arlington, VA
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The Ride: Summary
(Must Read)
++++++++++++++++++++- RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride ("Social" Pace): Caffe Amouri (Vienna)
- START LOC: Bluemont Park, Manchester & Wilson, Arlington, VA
- START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9
- START PARKING: Tennis Courts Parking lot (restroom available)
- 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: 18.6 mi
- TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cyclepath
- RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
CBG_KOFFEEK_CAFFE_AMOURI_2025
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50926431Notes:
- 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 based off the Arlington Loop where we will 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 travel to Vienna.
The ride is a 18.6 mile medium(-) level ridden at a social pace (11-13 mph). We will get on the W&OD from the Bluemont Park Parking Lot and take the W&OD, I-66 Parallel Trail and some neighborhood streets to Vienna for coffee at the Caffe Amouri. Afterwards we will zip back downhill on the W&OD to the starting point.
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The Ride After The Ride:
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This week's coffee shop is the Ride WITHIN The Ride at Caffe Amouri (Vienna)!+++++++++++++++++++++
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.
- Medium Level (B-Group): Tuesday Night Ride (TNR) - Hains PointShirlington Library, Arlington, VA
Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) B-Group Edition with Mark, Bonnie, and Jordan.
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The Ride: Summary
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++++++++++++++++++++- RIDE NAME: Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) - Hains Point
- START LOC: Shirlington Library
- START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672
- START PARKING: Any Garage in Shirlington
- ARRIVAL: 6:00pm
- SPEECH: 6:15pm
- ROLLING: 6:30pm (or earlier if everyone is present)
- LEVEL: Medium
- PACE: 13-16 mph
- DISTANCE: 16mi (19mi w/loop)
- TERRAIN: Trail / Street
- RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
CBG_TNR_HAINS_2025
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50824772 - NOTE: The route has been updated to go to MLK Memorial.
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The Ride: Detail
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For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents: Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) B-Group Edition with Mark, Bonnie, and Jordan.We'll start in Shirlington and head east on the Four Mile Run Trail and then head north on the Mt. Vernon trail. We cross the 14th Street bridge and head up Ohio Drive to say "Hi" to MLK. We will then run back down Ohio Drive to do a loop or two at Hains Point. Once done, we'll head back to Shirlington the way we came.
This is a Medium level ride because we're going to keep a pace anywhere from 13-16 mph on flat stretches (slower on hills) and the total distance is approximately 16 miles (add 3mi for each loop).
This is a NO DROP ride so you will not be left behind but you are expected to try to keep an B-Group level pace (13-16 mph).
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The Meeting Spot:
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Shirlington Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672We will meet directly in front of the library by the fountains.
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The Ride After The Ride:
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We’ll head to Samuel Beckett’s after the ride for a drink and food. We sit outside so we can bring our bikes and keep an eye on them. Join us if you like!++++++++++++++++++++
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/
Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. NO exceptions. 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. Again, no exceptions.
