RECON RIDE-Medium Level: The Koffee Klatch: Cameron Café

THIS HAS THE NEW START LOCATION AT THE SOUTH END OF BLUEMONT PARK

++++++++++++++++++++ The Ride: Summary (Must Read) ++++++++++++++++++++

• RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride: Cameron Café • START LOC: [Bluemont Park Playground](https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B052'07.6%22N+77%C2%B007'55.7%22W/@38.868786,-77.132133,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d38.868786!4d-77.132133!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) • BEST ACCESS FROM RTE 50 • Start GPS: [38°52'07.6"N 77°07'55.7"W](https://www.google.com/maps/place/South+Bluemont+Parking+Area/@38.868907,-77.1342983,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7b50016fd88fd:0x8afb6bdf9318a324!8m2!3d38.8689029!4d-77.1317234!16s%2Fg%2F11xgvpr5kw!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) ARRIVAL: 10:00am • SPEECH: 10:10am • ROLLING: 10:15am • LEVEL: Medium • DISTANCE: 17.3 mi • PACE: 11-13 mph (Social Pace) • TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle path • RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE: CBG_KOFFEEK_CAMERON_2026 • [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57072045](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57072045) *

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Notes:

• This ride is organized "lean" and does not yet 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/](https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/)

++++++++++++++++++++ The Ride: Detail ++++++++++++++++++++ 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 head to Cameron Station

The ride is a 17.3 mile medium level ridden at a social pace (11-13 mph). We will ride Manchester from the Bluemont SOUTH Parking Area across Rte 50 getting down to the Holmes Run and enjoying the tunnel under I-395 to the Cameron Café at mile 5.9. Afterwards we head along the Eisenhower Ave Trail and through Carlyle to come back up Commonwealth Ave and then the W&OD back to Bluemont Park +++++++++++++++++++++ The Meeting Spot: +++++++++++++++++++++ South Bluemont Parking 329 N Manchester St Arlington, VA 22203 GPS: [38°52'07.6"N 77°07'55.7"W](https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B052'07.6%22N+77%C2%B007'55.7%22W/@38.868786,-77.132133,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d38.868786!4d-77.132133!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

We will meet in the parking lot.

• This location has Restrooms • Next to the Playground and Disc Golf Course

+++++++++++++++++++++ The Koffee Within The Ride: +++++++++++++++++++++

Cameron Café (Crome won't open their website URL Blacklist) 4911 Brenman Park Dr Alexandria, VA 22304

+++++++++++++++++++++ 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.

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