Veggie Biking: Anacostia River Trail to Navy Yard, DC

Please join us for a 30 (or 20 mile) round trip bike ride along the picturesque Anacostia River Trail. There are two starting points available: Lake Artemesia in Berwyn Heights, MD (long route) or at Bladensburg Waterfront Park (short route). We will ride to Washington, DC's bustling Navy Yard neighborhood. At Navy Yard we will stop for a refreshment after which we will turn around and make our way back to our starting points. LONG Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e1gTC2KG6ErEJ66m6 Meeting time: 9:00 am Meeting Point: Parking lot at Lake Artemesia Length: 30 miles Difficulty level: hard Elevation change: 105 ft up and 135 ft down Bike time: ~4 hours at moderate pace (~10 mph) Total time: ~5 hours (including stops). Biking surface: All paved trail and city streets Note: please let the organizers know if you are opting for the short route. SHORT Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCAmpRc4bxskTzDj9 Meeting time: 9:30 am Meeting Point: Bladensburg Waterfront Park Length: 20 Miles Difficulty level: Moderate Elevation change: 85 ft up and 89 ft down Bike time: ~3 hours at moderate pace (~10 mph) Total time: ~4 hours (including stops). Biking surface: All paved trail and city streets Metro Accessibility: the trail should be accessible from two metro stations. Please note that these are NOT tried and tested - so please keep ample time to check them out. Also let the organizers know if you are opting for any of these so that the rendezvous can be coordinated. - College Park on Green Line. The trail should be reachable via this approximate route. Meeting time: 8:45 am. - Deanwood on Orange Line. This is station is neear Kennilworth Park. The trail should be reachable via this approximate route. Meeting time: 9:15 am. Break at mid point: Toastique, Navy Yard Weather: we will not be riding in rain or windy conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page. 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.