VeloMelo provides forums for cyclists of similar skill sets and interests to get together and collect adventures. Our local rides occur on a regular basis but vary by time of year. We encourage members to post group ride opportunities in addition to our core events.

Riding Schedule:

9 AM Start from Bluemont Park (Carlin Springs Rd. Pkg. Lot)

9:20 AM Pick-up at Lyon Village Starbucks

The “Zephyrus VeloMelo (ZVM) Sunday Fondo”

With the fall day’s daylight getting shorter and the interest in sustaining the popular Wednesday’s Zephyrus Ride throughout the winter, Jeff has volunteered to host a new Sunday morning ride. The group ride will keep the low-key social vibe of the Wednesday ride, with a new start / end location in Arlington to be more accessible for the riders.

The ride has a starting point in Bluemont Park (side parking lot on Carlin Springs Road), a pick-up stop along the Custis Trail at the Italian Store / Starbucks in Lyon Village, and then rolls across Key Bridge to Potomac, MD & back. The ride will formally end back in Lyon Village for a post ride coffee.

Vibe: Social, no drop. Gravel bikes welcome!

Saturday’s Wootton / K2 Cafe Ride

This diverse group ride meets every Saturday morning year-round, except when road conditions warrant cancellation or temps fall under 40 degrees.

Although the ride has a reputation for being highly competitive in the AA Group, a majority of the riders participate in what we now call our Adventure Group. This group explores the natural beauty of the western Montgomery County countryside. We ride at a brisk pace but prioritize comradely over hammering the hills. EVERY ride stops at K2 Cafe for a coffee break!

Routes always start at Thomas Wootton High School and vary in distance by time of year ranging from 40-65 miles.

Currently we are starting at 10:00AM. December 30: Winter D

Let’s keep it simple and stick to these routes, to be announced weekly on FB > Just load the routes on your cycle computer :)

10:00 am Start December - April

Wednesday’s Zephyrus Ride (April 12 - Fall)

See You in April!

Route description: Zephyrus Bikes hosts our Wednesday night ride from the Giant Shopping Center in Falls Church, just off Rt. 50. The ride is no drop, casual, and meant to be a fun break to the work week.

The route travels through Fairfax County to Great Falls and back, approximately 28 miles. See you on April 12th!

Good Eats & Rest Stops: