Please join us for VSDC’s bike ride in Columbia, MD with a pit stop at Brewing Good (the vegan coffee shop) and optional post bike lunch at Great Sage. We will start at Elkhorn Branch Trail towards Lake Elkhorn. From the lake, we will take Patuxent Branch Trail to Savage Mill. We will have a pit stop at Brewing Good (at Savage Mill) for a cup of coffee/tea (and hopefully some vegan treats). We will then trace our way back to the starting point.
We’ll meet at 10am on Sunday, May 12.
The [meeting point is Howard High School](https://goo.gl/maps/kDvTi65SvisCjoXv7): https://goo.gl/maps/kDvTi65SvisCjoXv7
[Route](https://goo.gl/maps/xuuZoo7KYUp8SUEv7): https://goo.gl/maps/xuuZoo7KYUp8SUEv7
Length: 19 miles
Difficulty level: moderate to strenous
Elevation change: 500 ft up and 500 ft down
Bike time: ~2 hours at moderate pace (~10 mph)
Total time: ~4 hours (including stops).
Biking surface: paved,
Route type: mostly paved trail, some roads
Break at mid point: Brewing Good at Savage Mall
Optional post bike outdoor lunch: [Great Sage](https://greatsage.com/)
The lunch spot will not be on the bike route and we will head there after finishing the bike ride. Please let us know in comments if you plan to join us so that we can have a number for reservation.
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
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/).
**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**