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Please join us for a leisure ride in DC – we will warm up with a loop (or two) at Hains Point and then head to the Capitol via the Monument. From the Capitol, we will make our way to the DC Vegan. Post lunch, we will visit the Memorials (WW, Vietnam, Lincoln, MLK, Roosvelt & Jefferson).
We’ll meet at 10am on Sunday Oct 23, 2022 at [Lyndon B Johnson Park Parking lot](https://goo.gl/maps/pHrdDbPWg34pmJjd6) (also know as ‘Lady Bird Johnson Park and Marina’).
Route: see attached image
Starting/meeting point: Parking Lot for Lady Bird Johnson Park and Marina
Length: ~15miles
Difficulty level: easy/moderate
Elevation change: minimal
Bike time: ~2 hours at moderate pace
Total time: ~4 hours
Biking surface: paved
Route type: trails, bike lanes and side walks
Lunch: DC Vegan
Weather: we will not be riding in rain, windy (greater than 10mph) or cold (less that 50 F) conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page.
Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water!
During the ride: we will plan to slow often to let the group gather together.
*For important updates, regularly monitor the “Comments” section on this page (below).*
*Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.*
When you sign up to join, you automatically acknowledge
VSDC hikes (and bikes)[ 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
* This event is for those who are fully vaccinated only. Also 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.
If you comply with the above, we look forward to seeing you IRL (in real life)! Thanks for your support.
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