Medium Level (B-Group): Tuesday Night Ride (TNR) - Belle Haven
About the event
Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) B-Group Edition with Ryan, Dave, Bruce, Ronne, & Renee This season, we are doing TNR as a B-ride! (no faster than a 15mph pace).
++++++++++++++++++++ The Ride: Summary (Must Read) ++++++++++++++++++++
• RIDE NAME: Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) B-Group Edition - Belle Haven • START LOC: Shirlington Library • START GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672](https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672) • START PARKING: Any Garage in Shirlington • ARRIVAL: 6:00pm • SPEECH: 6:15pm • ROLLING: 6:30pm (or earlier if everyone is present) • LEVEL: **Medium** • PACE: **no faster than 15mph** • DISTANCE: 15 miles (12.5 if you turn around @ Jones Point) • TERRAIN: Trail / Street • RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE: CBG_TNR_BELLE_HAVEN_2026 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50977831](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50977831)
++++++++++++++++++++ The Ride: Detail ++++++++++++++++++++ For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents: Tuesday Night Rides (TNR) B-Group Edition - Belle Haven
This is an interesting urban route as we'll start in Shirlington and ride down Mt. Vernon Trail past the Woodrow Wilson bridge to Belle Haven park (water fountain / restroom). We will then come home through Old Town Alexandria, via the legendary hill "Medusa" and the King Street Climb back to Shirlington.
• The "B" group will go out to Belle Haven Park and turn back with a total of 15 miles (12.5 miles if you decide to turn around at Jones point).
We will be traveling on some streets in Old Town Alexandria so riders must be aware & comfortable with vehicle surroundings!
This is the Medium level ride because we're going to keep a pace of 13-15mph on flat stretches (slower on hills) and the total distance is approximately 15 miles.
This is a NO DROP ride so you will not be left behind but you are expected to try to keep a B-Group level pace (NFT 15mph).
++++++++++++++++++++ The Meeting Spot: ++++++++++++++++++++ Shirlington Library 4200 Campbell Ave Arlington, VA 22206 GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672](https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672)
We will meet directly in front of the library by the fountains.
++++++++++++++++++++ The Ride After The Ride: ++++++++++++++++++++ We’ll head to Samuel Beckett’s after the ride for a drink and food. We sit outside so we can bring our bikes and keep an eye on them. Join us if you like!
++++++++++++++++++++ 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-CBG_Waiver/
Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. NO exceptions. 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…
