Medium Level: Lake Artemesia & Anacostia River Trail
Join us for a fun day on some urban trails we visit less often! We will meet at Columbia Island Marina, cross the 14th St. Bridge and make our way thru the Wharf over to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail to our oasis destination, Lake Artemesia! After a snack break and loop around the lake, we will return via Rhode Island Ave Trolley Trail and Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, crossing to the north side of the river, past the Navy Yard, and finally back to Columbia Island Marina for cool drinks and lunch. +++++++++++++++++++++ The Ride: Summary (Must Read) +++++++++++++++++++++ RIDE NAME: Lake Artemesia START LOC: Columbia Island Marina George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22202 START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/gcQe4oH6rWN7Lqy9A START PARKING: Near the restroom building. ARRIVAL: 9:30am SPEECH: 9:45am ROLLING: 10:00am LEVEL: Medium PACE: 13-15 mph DISTANCE: 33 miles TERRAIN: Trail / Street RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE: CBGARTLKArtemesia https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55770223 NOTE: Check your tire pressure before you arrive, and be sure you have at least one spare tube that fits your tires! Make sure your bike is in good working condition before you arrive! Bring a snack and TWO FULL bottles of cold water or hydration fluid. +++++++++++++++++++++ The Ride : Detail +++++++++++++++++++++ Summer is officially here and it is going to be HOT, and the trails will be a mix of shady & sunny stretches. It is very important that you bring a small snack and TWO full water bottles with you (I fill mine to the top with ice and then add water.) We start at Columbia Island Marina Cross the 14th St. Bridge Ride through The Wharf Stop at the Titanic Memorial (regroup). Cross the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Ride the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail Regroup @ Bladensburg Waterfront Park, water & restrooms available Northeast Branch Trail to Lake Artemesia, Rest Stop Head back to Columbia Island Marina via Rhode Island Ave Trolley Trail & ART on north side of river RATR at Island Time Bar & Grill @ Columbia Island Marina +++++++++++++++++++++ The Meeting Spot: +++++++++++++++++++++ Columbia Island Marina George Washington Memorial Pkwy Arlington, VA 22202 GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/gcQe4oH6rWN7Lqy9A PARKING: Near the restroom building. +++++++++++++++++++++ The Ride After The Ride: +++++++++++++++++++++ Island Time Bar & Grill at Columbia Island Marina HOURS OF OPERATION Wednesday – Friday 12:00pm – 7:00pm Saturday – Sunday 11:00am – 7:00pm https://www.facebook.com/IslandTimeBarGrill/ +++++++++++++++++++++ Ride Level Chart +++++++++++++++++++++ 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. +++++++++++++++++++++ The Fine Print: +++++++++++++++++++++ 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.
