FREE CUSTARD (On Time @ 5:30) Beginner Level: The Custard Cruise

FREE CUSTARD!!
BRING LIGHTS!! (think of it as a night ride)
Arrive 5:30, Speech/Roll as soon as everyone is there.
PLEASE BE ON TIME!
SUNSET - 6:42 PM

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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: 5:30pm
SPEECH: As soon as everyone is there.
ROLLING: Rolling immediately after the speech.
LEVEL: Beginner Level (But All Welcome)
DISTANCE: 10 miles.
PACE: 12 mph
TERRAIN: No Hills, Trail and Street Riding.
RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
CBGCUSTARDCRUISE2026 (UPDATED)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46334991

NOTES:

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

TIMINGS (approximates):

Arrive @ 5:30pm
Speech @ As soon as everyone is there.
Rolling @ Immediately after the speech.
Back in Shirlington @ 7:15pm(ish)

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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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What better way to wash down your custard than with a tasty beverage. For those interested we will go to Samuel Beckett’s after the ride for our social. We sit outside so we can bring our bikes and keep an eye on them. Join us if you like!

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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-CBGWaiver/
NoVA CBG's "COVID Policy" found @ http://bit.ly/2021NoVACBGCOVID19POLICY

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.