VSDC Biking: Bethesda - DC loop

Please join us for Bike Ride looping around Bethesda and DC area.

We will meet in Bethesda at CC trail park n ride and ride south towards Georgetown. From Georgetown we will take the Rock Creek trail and head north east. We will also ride on the Beach drive which is mostly closed to vehicular traffic. We will exit the Rock Creek park near Cedar Ln in Maryland, heading South next to NIH towards Bethesda Downtown.

Meeting point: [CC Park n Ride](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nt8TgNQGiXqtSE2R8) Meeting time: 9 am Route: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yj6rEaBgi24XsV9E7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yj6rEaBgi24XsV9E7) Length: 24 miles Difficulty level: strenuous Elevation change: 410 ft up and 413 ft down Bike time: ~2.5 hours at moderate pace (~10 mph) Total time: ~4 hours (including stops). Biking surface: paved Route type: mostly paved trails, some roads

Breaks: multiple possible - we can decide en route: [Rooted 3 at Bethesda](https://www.rooted3.com/) [South Block at Georgetown](https://www.southblock.com/)

Metro Accessibility: none at the time being due to Bethesda station being closed.

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](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 [Polic