DC Bike Ride!

Please join us for the DC Bike Ride event! DC Bike Ride is an annual event that closes streets for a recreational bike ride through Washington, D.C. It will take us through a scenic 20 miles of car-free roadways, crossing the Potomac River towards Virginia before returning to the District. DC Bike Ride is a paid event that you will have to signup for independently. This Meetup Event has been created so that we could join the DC Bike Ride Event together as a team. For more information about the ride and to signup for it please visit the event's website: https://dcbikeride.com/. When you are signing up, please make sure that you: Join team The Vegetables Choose Intermediate for the Wave Time Please note that this event is not organized by VSDC. It is a paid event that will be held rain or shine (with no refunds). Please consult DC Bike Ride FAQs. Length: 20 miles Route: https://dcbikeride.com/ride-information/ Meeting point: Intermediate Corrals at 12th St. NW and Constitution Ave. NW Difficulty level: moderate Bike time: ~2 hours at moderate pace (~10 mph) Biking surface: paved, Route type: roads with no vehicular traffic Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water! 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 Activity Liability 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. 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 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. VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.