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• Bike Ride - The Cherry Blossom Tour!

  • When
    Saturday, March 28, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  LEADERS: Linda Khan

  khanned@icloud.com

  (703) 862-8380

  
  

  THE CHERRY BLOSSOM TOUR!

  Ride the Blossoms!  This is a special event Bike Ride for spring.  Weather permitting!  In case of bad/cold weather we will plan for next day, SUN, 3/29 at 10am.  

  ***** Depending on the Peak Bloom - the date may change - stay tuned *****

  DESCRIPTION:   

  Start at the Shirlington Library

  Take the Four Mile Run Trail to Mt. Vernon Trail

  Mt. Vernon Trail North to Memorial Bridge 

  Cross Memorial Bridge into DC.

  Pick up Ohio Drive – and south to Hains Point

  Loop around Hains Point and back to the Tidal Basin 

  Dismount and Walk bike around the Tidal Basin while viewing the Blossoms and taking

  pictures - PACK YOUR PATIENCE!  

  Weekends are super crowded so plan plenty of time to stroll and wait.  

  End Walk Tour at Ohio Drive Bridge.  Mount bike and head down E. Basin Drive.

  Right Turn onto the bike path across the road from the Jefferson Memorial food Kiosk

  Cross over the 14^th St. Bridge into Virginia and pick up the Mt. Vernon Trail (South) 

  Take the four Mile Run Trail at the end of National Airport and head back to

  Shirlington. 

  Lunch at Samuel Becketts after the ride for those who are interested. 

  
  

  MEETING  LOCATION:
  Shirlington Library CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS 

  There are several free parking garages near the library 

  
  

  RIDE START TIME:

  10:00AM - please arrive at least 15 min. early

  
  

  DISTANCE: 

  20.0 Miles 

  
  

  TERRAIN:  

  Asphalt Paved Trail - Walk Bike around Tidal Basin

  
  

  SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING: 

  Water, Snack, Sunscreen, Cash, Phone, Spare Inner Tube, Bike Lock 

  Please ensure that your bike is in good working condition and your tires are properly inflated.  

  Helmets are required on all rides! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• VBT Bike Trip to Scandinavia: Denmark & Sweden

  • Start
    Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • End
    Friday, May 22, 2026
  • Location
    Denmark & Sweden
  • Spaces left
    14

  
  

  Trip Leader:
  BJ Barger  bjbarger@verizon.net; (719-200-3206)  Contact trip leader for questions.

  Air Package
  May 13-22 2026  from Washington-Dulles $5,745 per-person double occupancy.

  EXTEND YOUR AIR PACKAGE (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY) 2 Extra nights in each city

  • PRE-TRIP COPENHAGEN-2 NIGHTS $445/PP
  • POST-TRIP STOCKHOLM-3 NIGHTS $645/PP

  Bike Tour “ONLY”

  • May 15-21  $4,445 per-person, double occupancy.
  • Quotes from most major airports and upgrades are available. Customized travel available through VBT-as your Tour Consultant.

  20 spaces were held through September 4, 2025. Deposit of $500 per person required at registration with VBT.

  To register, call the SCWDC tour consultant at VBT -: 800-245-3868, Option 1, and mention Group 366926. Then inform BJ Barger, trip leader, that you have registered. You must register by calling VBT.

  Save 5% on your total payments if you pay in full via My Account by October 30th. Past Guests can combine the Good Buy Discount with other credits for huge savings. Please discuss with the SCWDC tour consultant at VBT.

  Trip Overview

  Join SCWDC Guided Vacations in Scandinavia, Denmark, and Sweden with VBT, a highly rated bike tour company which your leader has used multiple time.  The Tour is rated Easy, and choice of E-bikes, hybrids or road bike is complimentary , as are the bike helmets.  If you’re not familiar with the Swedish Riviera, it’s a thing. The sandy beaches of Torekov and Båstad have long been the summer haven of Sweden’s social elite—and the shoreline drips with opulence and distinctive Swedish charm. Starting in Denmark, your local leaders will introduce you to the region’s heritage in regal settings—including a visit to Helsingør, the castle said to be the setting of Shakepeare’s Hamlet. Cycle easy paths through the pristine forests of Småland, returning to an ancient manor house that’s been a frequent retreat of Swedish royalty for centuries. Your leaders will be delighted to introduce you to traditional Swedish folklore during a festive evening of song and dance—and of course a boisterous, and delicious, Swedish barbecue that’s nothing like anything you could ever experience back home. 

  • See Trip details at VBT website https://www.vbt.com/tours/sweden-denmark-stockholm-copenhagen-guided-bike-tour/ 
  • See Trip flyer

  What's Included

  • Roundtrip international airfare from Washington Dulles - or you choose your major city of departure with VBT (Air Package)
  • A VBT representative will meet you at the airport in Copenhagen and VBT provides a car service to and from the airport for arrival and departure (Air Package)
  • Luggage Transportation (Air Package. Bike Tour Only-during biking tour)
  • Arrival Day accommodations in Copenhagen and departure day accommodations in Gotenburg - both with daily breakfast (these nights are included in Air Package only)
  • Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
  • Welcome Reception
  • Facilitated Cultural Experiences
  • Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for your Adventure
  • Support vehicle
  • Meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3dinners

  Bike Route and Itinerary

  Ideal for recreational cyclists and first-time VBT travelers.  Average Daily Mileage: 8-22 mi.   Average Daily Cycling Time: Up to 3hrs.  Average Daily Elevation gain: Up to 1000 feet.

  See VBT website for more trip details.
  VBT Terms and Conditions

  
  

  VBT Cancellation Policy

  If you need to cancel your trip, you must do so in writing to VBT. Cancellation fees and refunds will be calculated as of the date they receive your written cancellation. Cancellation charges as follows:

  • 101 days or more prior to departure: $150 per person.
  • 100-61 days prior to departure: 50% of tour price.
  • 60 days or less prior to departure: 100% of tour price

  Trip Insurance

  Contact Myra Altschuler myra@travelprotectors.com to find out the group rate for SCWDC

  Contact trip leader BJ Barger  bjbarger@verizon.net for questions.

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