March 2023: Spring in Shirlington - Baby animals & baby ice cream shops 3/26 11:00am

Happy Spring!

The cherry blossoms are in peak bloom, the days are getting longer and there's a bit of warmth in the air - spring is here!  Celebrate with a family-friendly bike ride around Shirlington!

We'll meet at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington - they are hosting a "baby wildlife & kitten shower" for 10-noon, so come early to meet some baby animals (they have a registry of gifts they're hoping for). We'll roll out around 11:15am, jumping on to Arlington Mill Drive to connect to the Lucky Run Trail. We'll make a little loop to the south then come back to Four Mile Run Drive (with a group, we'll leave the W&OD Trail to other people walking & biking). Then we'll jump on the Four Mile Run Trail to cross under 395. We'll loop around into Alexandria before returning to Shirlington via the bridge over 395.

We'll end at the brand new Jeni's ice cream, where some families may want to indulge in backwards lunch ;-). We'd be up for lunch after in Shirlington, if others are

Everyone is welcome on the ride, and we will go as slow as our slowest rider. The ride is best suited for elementary-aged kids, new riders (no training wheels or scooters) and those who are happy to go at a very casual pace.  It's helpful to remind competitive kids that this is not a race. 

RSVPing to our Facebook event is not necessary but helps us know who to expect.

When: Sunday, March 26, 2023

Meet: 11am (roll out 11:15am) Animal Welfare League of Arlington Arlington Mill Road & 29th St South

Parking: Shirlington parking garages (AWLA asks that we NOT leave cars in their lot as we ride)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42307667

End: Jeni's Shirlington 4150 Campbell Ave 22206