About this Event
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter
Present
The OLA Bike Ride
Date: September 19th, 2021
Time: 10:30 am meetup ;11:00 am rollout
Location: Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion by the bicycle kiosks
Detailed Information:
The OLA Ride will start from the Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion parking lot
1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, D.C., DC 20020
https://goo.gl/maps/PyQp6svk5KYjm6RC8
This will be a 15 to 30 mile community ride throughout the nation's capital.
Meetup time is on 9/19/2021 at 10:30 AM. We will leave at 11:00 AM SHARP!
WHEN YOU ARRIVE, GEAR UP. THIS WILL HELP SPEED UP OUR START TIME.
Be aware there may not be restrooms at the parking lot at the start of the ride.
This ride is intended for Beginners to Intermediate riders, with 2 groups (group 1-15 miles) and (group 2-30 miles) however we welcome all riders. The ride is 15 to 30 miles around the Through the Anacostia trails to Bladensburg Waterpark and College Park, but you can ride as many miles as you'd like. We will have bike marshals leading in the front, middle, and back of the ride. For the most part, the roads are pretty flat, with an rolling hill up to anacostia trails. EXTRA CREDIT MILES ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED!!!
RIDE WITH GPS CUE SHEET:
Group 1:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37370686
Group 2:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37370716
PACE:
Easy/Beginners/Instructional (group 1) under 10-15mph
Intermediate (group 2) 15-20 mph
NOTE! "If Your bike has been sitting for a while, make sure your bicycle is in proper working order before you arrive."
If you need bike repairs and maintenance see:
JafeCycling LLC at https://linktr.ee/onojafem
• Important to know
CYCLIST RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Arrive early to check-in, and be ready to leave on time.
2. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! NO HELMET, NO RIDE. Have a mask to wear when not riding.
3. CARRY A SPARE TUBE, PATCH KIT, PUMP, WATER BOTTLE, AND SNACK.
4. Carry identification and emergency money.
5. Practice safety and obey all traffic laws.
6. Do not "bike off" more than you can do. Go on rides within your ability, interest, and experience level.
7. If you get a flat tire, you are responsible for changing your tire.
8. MAKE SURE YOUR BICYCLE IS IN PROPER WORKING ORDER BEFORE YOU ARRIVE!
9. FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO MUSIC/HEADPHONES, PLEASE. Need everyone able to hear other riders, cars, etc. A single earpiece for Nav/GPS is okay.
To all the Brothers of Alpha that are attending we encourage you to wear your ΑΦΑ cycling kits and gear!!!
We need representation from our NPHC!!
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WE HOPE THAT ALL OF OUR HBCU AND DIVINE 9 FAMILY COME OUT REPRESENT!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion, 1500 Anacostia Drive, Washington, United States
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