2026 3rd Annual DMV AFFILIATES SHOWCASE

Mark your calendars and come join some of your favorite DMV Affiliated Cycling Clubs and Bike Shops for the 3rd Annual **"DMV AFFILIATES SHOWCASE"** event. Enjoy Fun, Food, Music, Activities, Bike giveaways and more. With the help and support of our DMV AFFILIATES family we welcome you to a joyous occasion celebrating this healthy activity we love so much which is cycling. Other activities include "The Presidents Race", Cyclists Bowling Awards, Spades Tournament and Raffle drawings. There will also be donations being received by The DMV Breakfast Club. This year we will be highlighting our DC based cycling clubs and shops including **DMV BREAKFAST CLUB,** **DISTRICT CYCLING COLLECTIVE, STREETS CALLING DC, COME GET YOUR BIKE ON, DC BIKE ACADEMY, THEM BAMAS RACING and TREK SKYLAND** just to name a few. We would also like to thank our Maryland and Virginia affiliated bike shops including Zephyrus Bikes, Family Bike Shop, Proteus Bike Shop, College Park Bicycles and Jafe Bike Shop. This event will begin with a 20 mile bike ride followed by the showcase and event activities. **Meetup** is at 8a for bike check and check in. Briefing at 8:50a and we're on the pedals at 9:00a. **Location**: 1900 Anacostia Dr. (next to the Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion) This 20 mile ride through DC and Maryland will be controlled by ride leaders who will maintain a ride friendly pace. cue sheet: DMV Affiliates 2026 DC20 miler https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56000688 PACE: A = 19+mph B = 17-19mph C = 15-17 D = 12-15 AMS (Average Moving Speed) may vary depending on terrain, traffic, and the ability of riders. This "**IS"** a SAG supported ride. Please bring $5 exact change or CashApp: ***$ZOAROO***. SAG number will given at the pre-ride briefing. SAG "Support And Gear" is available to all paid members at a discounted rate as a benefit of joining Velo-Velo Cycling Club. Zoaroo SAG will help you ride on or get you and your bikes back to your vehicles in case you have mechanical problems; medical issues; feeling fatigued or if you biked off more than you can do. Zoaroo also comes along the route cautioning motorists to beware of cyclists. Stay tuned for the Zoaroo's mobile app. **Please Read:** To maintain safety on the road and to be respectful of motorists the following simple set of guidelines are asked to be followed: Do not pass the guide in the non Free Ride sections. Yellow Line rule on two lane roads must be obeyed. (NEVER EVER to be crossed) White Line rule when we have ample shoulder or an adequate bike must be obeyed. Broken Line rule, we do not take up more than one lane except when safely transitioning for a left turn. Slower riders in the Free Ride sections should move to the far right to allow faster riders to go by on the left. 2x2 Paceline at all other times. No wheel overlapping of the rider in front. The ride will NOT stop for flats. If you are with a friend that flats, we suggest that you stop and ride in with them. Be sure to know the route and how to short cut or get back and how to change a flat. NO "in ear" or "over the ear" Headphones of any kind allowed. Experienced cyclists are asked to help first timers with route info When you RSVP to participating in this or any VELO VELO Cycling Club ride or event you are acknowledging that you take sole and full responsibility for your own health and safety. Helmets are a must. No helmet-No participation. Please be sure to have all proper equipment and supplies to help ensure a safe and pleasant ride. Two spare inner tubes, CO2 cartridges, patch kit and pump. Front and rear lights Eye Protection Gloves Proper hydration Water bottles that fit your bottle cage ID and money Obey all traffic laws including stopping at red lights. Although we are different, 'WE RIDE AS ONE" and we stand behind our core values which are DIVERSITY-EQUALITY-COMMUNITY. ***Be sure to RSVP to receive all updates on this event.***