Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)

• RIDE NAME: The Casual BBQ Ride (Carolina Brothers Pit BBQ)
• START LOC: Vienna Elementary School
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/mzLnMCsePWqCNHYD6
• START PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/Vienna_Elementary_Parking
• ARRIVAL: 9:30am
• SPEECH: 9:45am
• ROLLING: 10:00am
• LEVEL: Medium Level
• DISTANCE: 33 miles (total)
• PACE: 13 - 15+ mph
• TERRAIN: Paved Trail (W&OD)
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_CASUAL_BBQ_33_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51021704

TIMINGS (approximates):

• Rolling @ 10:00am
• 16.5 miles later: Carolina Brothers @ 11:15am
• Carolina Brothers Pit Barbeque OPENS @ 11:00am
• Head Back @ 11:45am (whenever done eating)
• 16.5 miles later: Back in Vienna @ 1:00pm

NOTES:

• If you're super fast and get there early, just wait for Carolina Brothers to open.
• Pump your tires on the morning of the ride, please.

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The Ride : Detail
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For your cycling pleasure NoVA CBG presents: The Casual BBQ Ride (Carolina Brothers Pit BBQ).

This is the medium level version (33 miles, 13-15+ mph Pace).

Sure, it's the W&OD, our old trusted friend. Let's go enjoy the yumminess of Carolina Brothers Pit BBQ. A nice medium level ride to build up your appetite.

At the same time we will be aware of, and kind to families and hikers on the trail.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Vienna Elementary School
128 Center St S
Vienna, VA 22180
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/mzLnMCsePWqCNHYD6
PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/Vienna_Elementary_Parking

Secondary Parking (right next door):
Vienna Community Center
120 Cherry St SE
Vienna, VA 22180
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/WVR32XjvLXThcn7e6

OR anywhere in the neighborhood, plenty of alternative parking.

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The Ride After The Ride:
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No Ride after the Ride, Carolina Brothers Pit BBQ DURING the ride.
Carolina Brothers Pit Barbeque
20702 Ashburn Rd, Ashburn, VA 20147
https://carolinabrothers.com/
OPENS AT 11:00AM

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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: Casual Brunch Group - The Peacock Cafe (Georgetown)
• START LOC: Shirlington Library
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
• START PARKING: Any Parking Garage
• ARRIVAL: 9:00am
• SPEECH: 9:15am
• ROLLING: 9:30am
• LEVEL: Medium Level (distance)
• PACE: ~12+mph
• DISTANCE: 16+ miles
• TERRAIN: trail, local streets
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_BRUNCH_PEACOCK_CAFE_2024
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47928242

NOTES:

• Bring a spare tube.
• Bring water: its HOT
• Bring a bike lock.
• Brunch in the middle of the ride: The Peacock Cafe
• 3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007
• https://www.peacockcafe.com/brunch/

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The Ride: Detail
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Let's have brunch at The Peacock Cafe. Ride is fairly flat. We leave Shirlington and ride on four mile trail, then north on the Mount Vernon Trail, across the Francis Scott Key Bridge to Georgetown and a few blocks away is our destination, where we will enjoy a leisurely brunch. Then, reverse our journey back to Shirlington (about 3 hours total).
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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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Brunch
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The Peacock Cafe
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Washington, DC 20007
202-625-2740
MENU: https://www.peacockcafe.com/brunch/#

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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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• 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!!

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): 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.
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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: Pitango Gelato & Coffee
• START LOC: Bluemont Park
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/6VkzVaS72LKGn9nr5
• START PARKING: Tennis Parking Area (with Restrooms)
• ARRIVAL: 8:00am
• SPEECH: 8:10am
• ROLLING: 8:15am
• LEVEL: Medium
• DISTANCE: 19.9 mi
• PACE: 11-13 mph (Social Pace)
• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle path
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_KOFFEEK_PITANGO_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50439229

Notes:

• PITANGO IS NOT CHEAP and doesn't take cash
• This ride is organized "lean" and 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.
• 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 to try and beat the heat on the first 100°F day of 2025!!!

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 feels like 99°F 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 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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Pitango Gelato (Alexandria) opens at 8 AM
115 S Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314
https://www.pitangogelato.com/location/old-town/

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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.