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SUMMARY:VSDC Veggie Biking - Bethesda Cherry Blossoms
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Cherry Blossom Bike ride from Bethesda to Georgetown to Hains Point (and back) with a detour in Bethesda’s Kenwood area to explore the Cherry Blossoms! \nWe will be starting from the [Park and Ride for Capital Crescent](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BKo6KKeexQPENXHEA) trail in Bethesda. On the way to Georgetown\, will take a detour to explore Cherry Blossoms in Kenwood. Going to Georgetown will be a piece of cake (it is downhill). And we will have a piece of vegan cake after we get back to Bethesda. \nMeeting point: [Park and Ride for CC Trail](https://maps.app.goo.gl/q8icfVLC4mdfagQj6)\nDate: Saturday\, April 12 10:00am\nRoute: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTXLjjVyWHsSxBfZA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTXLjjVyWHsSxBfZA)\nLength: 25 miles\nDifficulty level: moderate/strenuous (due to distance)\nElevation change: 420 ft up & down\nTime: ~3 hours at moderate pace\nPace: moderate ~10 mph\nBiking surface: paved\nRoute type: mostly trails\, roads and sidewalks\nPost ride lunch spot: Planta Bethesda \nFood/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water! \nWeather: we will not be riding in rain or windy conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page. \n*For important updates\, regularly monitor the “Comments” section on this page (below).*\n***Don’t be a no show! If your plans change\, update your RSVP.*** \n*Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below*\nRULES \n* Pets are not allowed\n* Use of intoxicants such as alcohol\, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.\n* Practice safe biking habits including:\n* Wearing a bike helmet\n* Keeping safe distance between each other (bikes don’t have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)\n* Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity \n**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**\nWe 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](http://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?\nWith 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.\nThe VSDC membership fee is minimal\, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/). \n**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**\nWhen you sign up to attend\, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). \n**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health\, the animals\, and the planet.**
URL:https://www.vkind.com/vegan-events/vsdc-veggie-biking-bethesda-cherry-blossoms/
LOCATION:Park and Ride for Capital Crescent Trail\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
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SUMMARY:VSDC Veggie Biking - Bethesda to Washington Monument (and back)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a ride from Bethesda to Washington Monument via Georgetown and memorials. \nWe will be starting from the [Park and Ride for Capital Crescent](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BKo6KKeexQPENXHEA) trail in Bethesda. From Georgetown\, we will head towards the Tidal basin and touch Roosevelt\, MLK\, Lincoln\, WWII memorials en route to Washington Monument. From Monument we will make our way back to Bethesda. \nPost hike lunch will be at Rooted3. We can either ride there (the roundtrip from meeting point will add another 3 miles mostly on road) or drive. \nMeeting point: [Park and Ride for CC Trail](https://maps.app.goo.gl/q8icfVLC4mdfagQj6)\nDate: Sunday\, June 16 9:30am\nRoute: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/GTx1NPihfCTkHFHF9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GTx1NPihfCTkHFHF9)\nLength: 21 miles\nDifficulty level: moderate/strenuous (due to distance)\nElevation change: 420 ft up & down\nTime: ~3 hours at moderate pace\nPace: moderate ~10 mph\nBiking surface: paved\nRoute type: mostly trails\, some roads and sidewalks\nPost ride lunch spot: multiple veg options available in Bethesda\, we will decide on the ride. \nFood/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water! \nWeather: we will not be riding in rain or windy conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page. \n*For important updates\, regularly monitor the “**Comments**” section on this page (below).*\n***Don’t be a no show! If your plans change\, update your RSVP.*** \n*When you sign up to join\, you automatically acknowledge\n[VSDC Activity Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/). \n*Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below*\nRULES \n* Pets are not allowed\n* Use of intoxicants such as alcohol\, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.\n* Practice safe biking habits including:\n* Wearing a bike helmet\n* Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don’t have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)\n* Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity \nBy 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/). \n**VSDC: More Than A Meetup** \nWe 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?\nWith 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. \nThe membership fee is minimal\, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/). \n**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health\, the animals\, and the planet.**
URL:https://www.vkind.com/vegan-events/vsdc-veggie-biking-bethesda-to-washington-monument-and-back-2/
LOCATION:Park and Ride for Capital Crescent Trail\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
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SUMMARY:VSDC Veggie Biking - Bethesda to Washington Monument (and back)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a ride from Bethesda to Washington Monument via Georgetown and memorials. \nWe will be starting from the [Park and Ride for Capital Crescent](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BKo6KKeexQPENXHEA) trail in Bethesda. From Georgetown\, we will head towards the Tidal basin and touch Roosevelt\, MLK\, Lincoln\, WWII memorials en route to Washington Monument. From Monument we will make our way back to Bethesda. \nPost hike lunch will be at Rooted3. We can either ride there (the roundtrip from meeting point will add another 3 miles mostly on road) or drive. \nMeeting point: [Park and Ride for CC Trail](https://maps.app.goo.gl/q8icfVLC4mdfagQj6)\nDate: Sunday\, June 16 10:00am\nRoute: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/GTx1NPihfCTkHFHF9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GTx1NPihfCTkHFHF9)\nLength: 21 miles\nDifficulty level: moderate/strenuous (due to distance)\nElevation change: 420 ft up & down\nTime: ~3 hours at moderate pace\nPace: moderate ~10 mph\nBiking surface: paved\nRoute type: mostly trails\, some roads and sidewalks\nPost ride lunch spot: [Rooted3](https://www.rooted3.com/) \, Bethesda \nFood/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water! \nWeather: we will not be riding in rain or windy conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page. \n*For important updates\, regularly monitor the “**Comments**” section on this page (below).*\n***Don’t be a no show! If your plans change\, update your RSVP.*** \n*When you sign up to join\, you automatically acknowledge\n[VSDC Activity Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/). \n*Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below*\nRULES \n* Pets are not allowed\n* Use of intoxicants such as alcohol\, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.\n* Practice safe biking habits including:\n* Wearing a bike helmet\n* Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don’t have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)\n* Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity \nBy 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/). \n**VSDC: More Than A Meetup** \nWe 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?\nWith 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. \nThe membership fee is minimal\, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/). \n**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health\, the animals\, and the planet.**
URL:https://www.vkind.com/vegan-events/vsdc-veggie-biking-bethesda-to-washington-monument-and-back/
LOCATION:Park and Ride for Capital Crescent Trail\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
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SUMMARY:VSDC Veggie Biking - Bethesda Cherry Blossoms Again
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Cherry Blossom Bike ride from Bethesda to Georgetown to Hains Point (and back) with a detour in Bethesda’s Kenwood area to explore the Cherry Blossoms! \nWe will be starting from the [Park and Ride for Capital Crescent](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BKo6KKeexQPENXHEA) trail in Bethesda. The Capital Crescent trail is a short ride from the parking lot. On the way to Georgetown\, will take a detour to explore Cherry Blossoms in Kenwood. Going to Georgetown will be a piece of cake (it is downhill). And we will have a piece of vegan cake after we get back to Bethesda. \nMeeting point: [Park and Ride for CC Trail](https://maps.app.goo.gl/q8icfVLC4mdfagQj6)\nDate: Sunday\, March 31 10:30am\nRoute: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTXLjjVyWHsSxBfZA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTXLjjVyWHsSxBfZA)\nLength: 25 miles\nDifficulty level: moderate/strenuous (due to distance)\nElevation change: 420 ft up & down\nTime: ~3 hours at moderate pace\nPace: moderate ~10 mph\nBiking surface: paved\nRoute type: mostly trails\, roads and sidewalks\nPost ride lunch spot: Planta Bethesda \nFood/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water! \nWeather: we will not be riding in rain or windy conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page. \n*For important updates\, regularly monitor the “Comments” section on this page (below).*\n*Don’t be a no show! If your plans change\, update your RSVP.* \n*When you sign up to join\, you automatically acknowledge\n[VSDC Activity Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/). \n*Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below*\nRULES \n* Pets are not allowed\n* Use of intoxicants such as alcohol\, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.\n* Practice safe biking habits including:\n* Wearing a bike helmet\n* Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don’t have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)\n* Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity \nBy 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/). \n**VSDC: More Than A Meetup** \nWe 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?\nWith 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. \nThe membership fee is minimal\, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/). \n**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health\, the animals\, and the planet.**
URL:https://www.vkind.com/vegan-events/vsdc-veggie-biking-bethesda-cherry-blossoms-again/
LOCATION:Park and Ride for Capital Crescent Trail\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
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