Beginner(+) Level: Thanksgiving Lazy Turkey Trek (Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden)

About this event

Let's do a Beginner(+) Level: Thanksgiving Lazy Turkey Trek (Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden) ++++++++++++++++++++ We are going to see the newly renovated Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden following a major four-year, $68 million transformation (it just opened on Oct 31st): https://hirshhorn.si.edu/exhibitions/sculpture-garden-plaza/

• IMPORTANT: Bring a hot beverage with you (thermos) to enjoy while strolling the Garden.

• IMPORTANT: Bring a snack with you to enjoy while strolling the Garden.

• IMPORTANT: Bring an extra layer to put on while strolling the Garden.

• As always, this ride is heavily weather dependent.

++++++++++++++++++++ The Ride: Summary (Must Read) ++++++++++++++++++++

• RIDE NAME: Thanksgiving Lazy Turkey Trek (Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden)

• START LOC: Shirlington Library

• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672

• START PARKING: Any Garage in Shirlington

• ARRIVAL: 10:30 am

• SPEECH: As soon as everyone is there.

• ROLLING: As soon as the speech is done.

• LEVEL: Beginner(+)

• PACE: A Casual Pace

• DISTANCE: 15 miles

• TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cycle Tracks

• RIDEWITHGPS

TBD

++++++++++++++++++++ The Ride: Detail ++++++++++++++++++++ Let's build up an appetite by pedaling out to see the newly renovated Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden on the mall.

The Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden opened to the public on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, following a four-year transformation of its 1.3-acre landscape. The revitalized garden has the flexibility to connect more artworks from the national collection of modern and contemporary art, from outdoor sculpture to time-based work to performance art with more visitors welcome immediately from the National Mall.

Nearly sixty sculptures—an increase of 50% from the previous installation—have been installed in Sculpture Garden and on the Plaza within a landscape of almost 30,000 new trees and plants.

Planning on being back in Shirlington NLT 1:00pm (but thinking earlier). We hope you'll bundle up, grab your bike, and come join us!

https://hirshhorn.si.edu/exhibitions/sculpture-garden-plaza/

++++++++++++++++++++ The Meeting Spot: ++++++++++++++++++++ Shirlington Library 4200 Campbell Ave Arlington, VA 22206 GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/GXU2cMAG7672 We will meet directly in front of the library by the fountains.

++++++++++++++++++++ The Ride After The Ride: ++++++++++++++++++++ None. Go home and eat some turkey. 🦃😋🙂

+++++++++++++++++++++ Ride Level Chart +++++++++++++++++++++ NoVA CBG tries to accommodate all levels of cyclists by offering different types/levels of rides. We just ask that you come to the ride that suits your current riding ability the best.

• Introductory Level: If you haven't ridden a bike in a number of years (or are uncertain of your abilities on a bicycle).

• Beginner Level: You can ride for 10+ miles at a pace of 10+ to 12+ mph with potentially minor hills involved.

• Medium Level: You can ride for 20+ miles at a pace of 13+ to 15+ mph with potentially moderate hills involved.

• Advanced Level: You can ride for 20++ miles at a pace of 15+ mph with potentially major hills involved.

Both Medium and Advanced Levels might require handling various challenges such as reading cue sheets, using a Garmin or navigation app, night riding, out of town travel, or any other odd cycling situations.

+++++++++++++++++++++ The Fine Print: +++++++++++++++++++++ An RSVP of 'YES' is your digital signature and means you have read and understood MEETUP.com's:

• "Terms of Service : Section 6. Release" found at https://www.meetup.com/terms/

• NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/

• NoVA CBG's "COVID Policy" found @ http://bit.ly/2021_NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY

Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. All riders ride at their own risk and with the understanding that cycling is an inherently dangerous activity. When coming to the meetup you do so voluntarily and are ready and able to participate in the ride as described under the conditions of the day. Be on time for the "pre-ride" preparation. If you do not attend the pre-ride preparation you will not be allowed to participate on the ride. There are NO exceptions to the above.

From Northern Virginia Casual Bicycling Group (NoVA CBG)