Mark your calendars and come join all of your favorite DMV Affiliated Cycling Clubs and Bike Shops for the Inaugural "DMV Affiliates Ride As One" event.

Come join us at the MTCCVA tent and hear about the activities remaining for the end of the year and wha we have planned for 2025.

Enjoy fun, food, activities, raffles, a kids rodeo and more.

Meetup is at 9a for bike check and check in.

Briefing at 9:50a and we're on the pedals at 10:00a.
Location : 15200 Major Lansdale Blvd., Bowie, MD. (In the old movie theater parking lot)

VVCC is proud to have the support of BSUNAA for the 1st "DMV Affiliates RAO" event. Bowie State University has been a staple in this area over the years and a major contributor to the community.

With the help and support of BSUNAA and the City of Bowie we welcome you to a joyous occasion celebrating this healthy activity we love so much which is cycling.

Other activities include Kids Bike Rodeo, Raffle drawings and more.

We have two main route options with a 5 mile promotional route within them. All cyclists will ride the first three miles together as part of the the promotional miles. Once the group reaches Mitchellville Rd. and Mt. Oak Rd.. at 2.4 miles, cyclists doing the 29 and 42 mile routes will continue straight on Mitchellville Rd.. while others will make the right turn onto Mt. Oak Rd. to continue completing the 5 mile promo route. The promo miles will be controlled by ride leaders that will maintain a ride friendly pace.

cue sheet:

Promo Miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46961532
29 miler: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46962453
42 miler: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46961261

PACE:
A = 19+mph
B = 17-19mph
C = 15-17
D = 12-15
AMS (Average Moving Speed) may vary depending on terrain, traffic, and the ability of riders.

This "IS" a SAG supported ride. Please bring $5 exact change or CashApp: $ZOAROO. SAG number will given at the pre-ride briefing. SAG "Support And Gear" is available to all paid members at a discounted rate as a benefit of joining Velo-Velo Cycling Club.

Zoaroo SAG will help you ride on or get you and your bikes back to your vehicles in case you have mechanical problems; medical issues; feeling fatigued or if you biked off more than you can do.

Zoaroo also comes along the route cautioning motorists to beware of cyclists.
Stay tuned for the Zoaroo's mobile app.

Please Read:

To maintain safety on the road and to be respectful of motorists the following simple set of guidelines are asked to be followed: Do not pass the guide in the non Free Ride sections.  Yellow Line rule on two lane roads must be obeyed. (NEVER EVER to be crossed) White Line rule when we have ample shoulder or an adequate bike must be obeyed.

Broken Line rule, we do not take up more than one lane except when safely transitioning for a left turn.  Slower riders in the Free Ride sections should move to the far right to allow faster riders to go by on the left. 2x2 Paceline at all other times. No wheel overlapping of the rider in front.

The ride will NOT stop for flats. If you are with a friend that flats, we suggest that you stop and ride in with them. Be sure to know the route and how to short cut or get back and how to change a flat.

NO "in ear" or "over the ear" Headphones of any kind allowed.
Experienced cyclists are asked to help first timers with route info
When you RSVP to participating in this or any VELO VELO Cycling Club ride or event you are acknowledging that you take sole and full responsibility for your own health and safety.

Helmets are a must. No helmet-No participation.
Please be sure to have all proper equipment and supplies to help ensure a safe and pleasant ride. Two spare inner tubes, CO2 cartridges, patch kit and pump.

Front and rear lights
Eye Protection
Gloves
Proper hydration
Water bottles that fit your bottle cage
ID and money
Obey all traffic laws including stopping at red lights.

Although we are different, 'WE RIDE AS ONE" and we stand behind our core values which are DIVERSITY-EQUALITY-COMMUNITY.