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Please join us for Cherry Blossom Bike ride from Bethesda to Georgetown (and back) with a detour in Bethesda’s Kenwood area to explore the Cherry Blossoms!
We will be starting from 7106 46th street parking lot (which is free on weekends) in Bethesda. The Capital Crescent trail is a short ride from the parking lot. On the way to Georgetown, will take a detour to explore Cherry Blossoms in Kenwood. Going to Georgetown will be a piece of cake (it is downhill). And we will have a piece of vegan cake after we get back to Bethesda.
Meeting point: [Public car park](https://goo.gl/maps/6oEPcXPbZN7hfS1N8)
Date: Saturday, March 18 9:30am
Route: [https://goo.gl/maps/SRtGQnaxqfNjLGno6](https://goo.gl/maps/SRtGQnaxqfNjLGno6)
Length: 17 miles
Difficulty level: strenuous
Elevation change: 420 ft up & down
Time: ~3 hours at moderate pace
Pace: moderate ~10 mph
Biking surface: paved
Route type: mostly trails, roads and sidewalks
Post ride lunch spot: Planta Bethesda
Alternate riding day in case of rain: Sunday, Mar 19
Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water!
Weather: we will not be riding in rain or windy conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page.
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*Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.*
*When you sign up to join, you automatically acknowledge
[VSDC Activity Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/).
*Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below*
RULES
* Pets are not allowed
* Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.
* Practice safe biking habits including:
* Wearing a bike helmet
* Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don’t have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)
* Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity
* Please do not attend if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
By coming to this event, we expect you to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).
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