CBG After Dark - 9th Annual Halloween "BOO"cycle Ride

RSVP ing is acceptance of NoVA CBG s COVID-19 Policy found @ https://bit.ly/NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY [https://bit.ly/NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY]. Face coverings required when not cycling.In regards to COVID... this ride is ON!! The 9th Annual NoVA CBG s Halloween "BOO"cycl­e Ride is a GO! We will NOT be walking down Lee street this year (not even sure if Lee St. is happening) but we will circle the heck out Alexandria making our Halloween Light Parade seen by as many people as we can. Fun, Festive, Battery Powered Lights on your bicycles are REQUIRED, dressing up is optional but HIGHLY encouraged. The more lights the better. Cookie Monster will ride again!! *********************** The Ride: Summary (Must Read) *********************** * NAME: 9th ANNUAL CBG S HALLOWEEN "BOO"CYCLE RIDE * START LOC: ALEXANDRIA CITY HALL, meet by fountain. * START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/N6tkF5YcCQp [https://goo.gl/maps/N6tkF5YcCQp] * PARKING INFO: Parking under City Hall $5 * ARRIVAL: 5:30pm * THE SPEECH: 5:45pm * ROLLING: 6:00pm * SUNSET: 6:09pm * LEVEL: Night Ride (Must be a regular CBG rider) * DISTANCE: 17 miles * PACE: 12+ (Parade Pace) * TERRAIN: Street Riding * ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34547343 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34547343] * NOTES: (a) Festive Decorative Battery Powered Lights on your bike ARE REQUIRED!!!!! (b) Being on time is so very much important for this ride. (c) 100+ Lumen lights to SEE WITH ARE REQUIRED. (d) Bring a spare tube for your bike. (e) Halloween is on a Saturday night, I would really like to do "something" for a Ride After the Ride. More Info to come. *********************** The Ride : Detail (Must Read) *********************** For your riding pleasure NoVA CBG presents the 9th Annual CBG s Halloween "BOO"cycle Ride. This is probably the most "feel good" ride that exists in NoVA CBG. Parents and children alike cheer and applaud at the return of the Annual BOOcycle ride. If you ve done it before, you know what I mean. If you haven t, come on out and experience it first hand and I promise you will not be disappointed. The ride route will be approximately 17 miles at a Halloween pace. 1) You must be on time for the ride: Arrive at 5:30pm, Speech at 5:45pm, and we roll at 6:00pm sharp (I strongly advise you to leave work early). We have to leave early to maximize the number of "trick or treaters" that will see us as sunset is at 6:09pm. 2) Decorate your bike in lights and yourself in costume: It s a HALLOWEEN BICYCLE PARADE. * REQUIRED: You will need to get some battery powered lights for your bicycle (do NOT use glow sticks). * Not Required (but highly advised) : Dress up in costume if you want to. Of course the more creative the better. Just don t let any of this interfere with your ability to ride safely. 3) Decorate your bike and yourself BEFORE arriving to the ride: We can t wait for you to put lights on your bike or work on your costume at City Hall. If you need prep time, show up earlier than 5:30pm. 4) YOU MUST HAVE A LIGHT THAT IS AT LEAST 100+ LUMEN and HAVE IT CHARGED UP: Please please please do this. If you don t know what the difference is between a "light you can see with" and a "light to be seen by" go talk to your bike store of choice, they will help you. *********************** The Meeting Spot: *********************** ALEXANDRIA CITY HALL 301 King St. ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/N6tkF5YcCQp [https://goo.gl/maps/N6tkF5YcCQp] We will meet at the fountain @ Alexandria City Hall. Please note that there is usually ample parking in the garage located directly below City Hall for $5.00 all evening. However, give yourself plenty of extra time to find other parking if the garage below city hall is full. *********************** The Ride AFTER THE RIDE: *********************** I would like to do "something" ... even if it is Hot Cider and Donuts in the parking garage under city hall. I will put on my thinking cap. *********************** 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/ [https://www.meetup.com/terms/] * NOVA-CBG s "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/ [https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/] * NoVA CBG s "COVID Policy" found @ https://bit.ly/NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY [https://bit.ly/NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY] 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 preparation you will not be allowed to participate on the ride. Again, no exceptions. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................