Rock Creek Park - Sunday Morning Bike/Scooter Nature Ride (FREE)

16 East Basin Drive Southwest,Washington DC 20242

01 August, 2021

Description

Rock Creek Park: Bike/Scooter Ride - In-Person Outdoor Event (FREE). Robert Kelleman - Washington, DC History & Culture. Join us for a leisurely outdoor bike / scooter ride through beautiful Rock Creek Park. Our wheeled ride will allow us to cover more ground than by walking and we'll have more social distancing. You can join us with a bike, scooter, or similar. Please note that this is an in-person, outdoor event - not a Zoom broadcast. This will be a pleasure ride suitable for people with basic bike/scooter skills and we'll have plenty of short stops along the way for sightseeing, pictures, socializing, etc. All of the surfaces we'll be riding on are paved. All participants are responsible for bringing a bike or scooter (their own or rented) and helmets are optional. This will be a wheeled version of the Rock Creek Park walks/hikes we had before Covid. YouTube Video #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny9oVBRJNYM YouTube Video #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miyYsNhODQ4 An Oasis in the City Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754-acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designated by the federal government. It offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recreation, fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and thousands of years of human history. __________________________ Weather: This event will take place light rain (sprinkles) or shine. If it's on our calendar, then we're proceeding as scheduled. Need A Bike? Capital Bike Share Map: https://secure.capitalbikeshare.com/map/ How it Works: https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/how-it-works Covid Protocols: Use common sense. Your host (Robert Kelleman) has been fully vaccinated but still frequently wears a mask and practices social distancing. Participants are expected to use common sense and there will be zero tolerance for any misbehavior. Metro: Van Ness-YDC is 0.8 miles away from Pierce Mill and Cleveland Park is 0.9 miles away. Parking: There are several parking lots and street spaces within walking distance of Pierce Mill. However, be advised that during weekends parking may be in limited supply and you may have to spend some time searching for a spot and/or you may need to walk/ride a ways to get from your parking spot to Pierce Mill. Meeting/Starting Point: Pierce Mill - 2401 Tilden St NW at 10:00 am sharp. Look for your host Robert (purple t-shirt and white cap) and a group of friendly people with bikes and/or scooters. Itinerary: We'll depart from Pierce Mill and proceed north along Beach Boulevard (which on weekends is closed to motor vehicle traffic) to Joyce Road NW (1.9 miles). Along the way we'll stop at Boulder Bridge, one of the most beautiful places in Washington, for several minutes. We will then proceed to other areas of the park and all of the routes we take will be paved. After our event you're welcome to visit Pierce Mill or the Nature Center on your own. Ending Point: Pierce Mill officially, although you can leave early if needed. Disclaimer: Participants are fully responsible for their own safety and not the event organizer: Washington, DC History & Culture. Additional Questions: Anything that can’t be answered by the above event description, Google, or common sense please let us know. _________________________ Washington, DC History & Culture Experience the history and culture of Washington, DC - and the world! For more entertaining and educational programs visit us at: Facebook https://www.Facebook.com/DCHistoryAndCulture Eventbrite https://DCHistoryAndCulture.Eventbrite.com Meetup https://www.Meetup.com/DCHistoryAndCulture YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture We look forward to seeing you - thanks! Robert Kelleman [email protected] 202-821-6325 (text only) History & Culture Travels / Washington, DC History & Culture   Meet People ~ See Places ~ Learn Things ~ Have Fun!Washington, DC History & CultureBringing People Together to Experience the History and Culture of Washington, DC. We look forward to seeing you - thanks!Robert [email protected]