[FYI - NON CBG] Great Pumpkin Ride - 2026

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The Ride: Summary
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[FYI] Great Pumpkin Ride 2026:
https://www.cyclingva.com/events/the-great-pumpkin-ride/

Registration:
Online Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Total Event Registration Limit: 1300
https://www.bikereg.com/great-pumpkin-ride26

IMPORTANT DATES:

October 02, 2026 - Last day to register and guarantee shirt size.
October 09, 2026 - Online Registration Deadline.
October 21, 2026 - Last day for online transfers.
October 23, 2026 - Early pickup event shirt/wristband location/time (Blue Ridge Cyclery in Warrenton from 3:00pm to 6:00pm)
October 24, 2026 - Great Pumpkin Ride 2026 (You may still pickup your paperwork/shirt the morning of the event)

This is an informational post only. This post is so folks that ARE doing the ride can RSVP and communicate with each other in the comments section via this page.

NoVA CBG is not doing this ride as an event so any "meeting" times or stuff like that are to be discussed among yourselves.

Have fun everyone.

Gary

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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.