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Applications Open 6/3

Become a WABA Instructor!

Applications Open 6/3

August 9th-11th, 2024

August 9th-11th, 2024,

Why Teach with WABA? What is an LCI? League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) are certified by the League of American Bicyclists to teach bike safety classes to children and adults. Instructors help people to feel more secure when getting on a bike, whether it is their first time, or they are looking to incorporate riding into their daily […]

 

Class

Sat
27
Jul

Tales & Trails: The Bonus Army and Birth of the GI Bill

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Ride

Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast & Anacostia Drive

Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast & Anacostia Drive

Did you know that in 1932 over 20,000 Black and white World War I veterans camped in Anacostia Park for two months for just compensation for their combat pay?

 

Ride

Mon
29
Jul

Bike Fit Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Monday, July 29, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!

 

Class - Partner Event

Earn-A-Bike Camp!

July 29 - Aug 2

2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020

July 29 - Aug 2, 2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020

Earn-a-Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp open to students in grades 6 through 12

 

Class

Tysons Walk-Bike-Roll Campaign

Through 7/31

Tysons, VA

Through 7/31, Tysons, VA

Walk or bike in Tysons to earn prizes! Track your journey along one or all 4 routes, through 7/31.

 

Ride

Sun
04
Aug

BellRinger 17 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Ride - Partner Event

National Landing

National Landing

Join us for a complimentary, 17 mile guided bike ride led by local cyclists!

For those interested, this training ride is offered to help BellRinger Rider’s get their bike and body ready to take them the distance on October 26, 2024 in BellRinger’s ride in support of cancer research. But great news — you don’t have to be registered to join us!

 

Ride - Partner Event

All Events

Applications Open 6/3

Become a WABA Instructor!

Applications Open 6/3

August 9th-11th, 2024

August 9th-11th, 2024,

Why Teach with WABA? What is an LCI? League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) are certified by the League of American Bicyclists to teach bike safety classes to children and adults. Instructors help people to feel more secure when getting on a bike, whether it is their first time, or they are looking to incorporate riding into their daily […]

 

Class

Sat
27
Jul

Tales & Trails: The Bonus Army and Birth of the GI Bill

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Ride

Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast & Anacostia Drive

Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast & Anacostia Drive

Did you know that in 1932 over 20,000 Black and white World War I veterans camped in Anacostia Park for two months for just compensation for their combat pay?

 

Ride

Mon
29
Jul

Bike Fit Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Monday, July 29, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!

 

Class - Partner Event

Earn-A-Bike Camp!

July 29 - Aug 2

2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020

July 29 - Aug 2, 2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020

Earn-a-Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp open to students in grades 6 through 12

 

Class

Tysons Walk-Bike-Roll Campaign

Through 7/31

Tysons, VA

Through 7/31, Tysons, VA

Walk or bike in Tysons to earn prizes! Track your journey along one or all 4 routes, through 7/31.

 

Ride

Sun
04
Aug

BellRinger 17 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Ride - Partner Event

National Landing

National Landing

Join us for a complimentary, 17 mile guided bike ride led by local cyclists!

For those interested, this training ride is offered to help BellRinger Rider’s get their bike and body ready to take them the distance on October 26, 2024 in BellRinger’s ride in support of cancer research. But great news — you don’t have to be registered to join us!

 

Ride - Partner Event

Mon
12
Aug

Prince George’s County-Fort Washington Community Forum on Transportation, Road Safety & Bicycling

Monday, August 12, 2024

St. John's Broad Creek Episcopal Church - 9801 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744

St. John's Broad Creek Episcopal Church - 9801 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744

Southern Prince George’s County faces transportation challenges that affect residents, businesses and employees, visitors, and the quality of life. Indian Head Highway is particularly unsafe, southern PGC transit falls short, and the area lacks safe pedestrian and bicycling infrastructure and the network of trails found in other parts of the county. Equity is a key consideration. 

 

Thu
15
Aug

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Wed
21
Aug

Popsicle Social!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Meetup

Anacostia Park

Anacostia Park

Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!

 

Meetup

Thu
05
Sep

Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit: Virtual Update Session

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Virtual

Virtual

Oops, more info here.

 

Sun
08
Sep

DC Family Bike Fest 2024

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Meetup - Partner Event

Alethia Tanner Park

Alethia Tanner Park

DC’s annual celebration of all kids and families on wheels. You’re invited!

 

Meetup - Partner Event

Mon
09
Sep

Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit: In-person Discussion

Monday, September 9, 2024

Lubber Run Community Center, Arlington, VA

Lubber Run Community Center, Arlington, VA

Save the date! Join NVRC and partners for a 2-part, hybrid summit. Day 2 to feature in-person panel discussions.

 

Wed
18
Sep

Popsicle Social!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Meetup

Anacostia Park

Anacostia Park

Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!

 

Meetup

Thu
19
Sep

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Sat
21
Sep

2024 50 States Ride

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Ride - WABA Signature Event

Kraken- Bryant Street

Kraken- Bryant Street

Join us for the 21st edition of the 50 States Ride– with a signature route that visits every state-named avenue, and two other joyful ride options, you will explore every corner of DC.

 

Ride - WABA Signature Event

Sun
22
Sep

Tales & Trails: The Parks of Capitol Hill

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Ride

Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast & Anacostia Drive

Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast & Anacostia Drive

Did you know that the history of Washington, DC can be told through its parks?

 

Ride

Sun
29
Sep

5th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Meetup

Wheaton Rec Center - 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Wheaton Rec Center - 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902

If you’re a recreational rider or bike commuter or family biker – if you want to see safe streets and the creation of new trails and bike lanes and easy transit access – if you’re an advocate or county or state official or just a biking enthusiast – please join us at the summit. 

 

Meetup

Sat
05
Oct

Tour de Trail: Pentagon Memorial

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Meetup

Water Park, Crystal City

Water Park, Crystal City

The 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance hosts its second annual fundraiser walking tour to the Pentagon Memorial.

 

Meetup

Thu
17
Oct

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Sat
26
Oct

BellRinger

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Ride - Paid Listing

Georgetown University

Georgetown University

A top-notch, fully supported Ride from Georgetown University into scenic Maryland. Gear up for live music, great food, a scenic ride through Maryland, and your biggest fans cheering you on as you Ride to end cancer. Pick between 25, 50, and 100 mile routes and commit to raise funds for cancer research.

 

Ride - Paid Listing

Save the date!
Sat
02
Nov

The Cider Ride

Save the date!

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Ride - WABA Signature Event

DC & Prince George's County Trails

DC & Prince George's County Trails

Autumn leaves, hot cider, and smooth pavement. Does life get much better?

 

Ride - WABA Signature Event

Thu
21
Nov

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Thu
19
Dec

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

SAVE THE DATE
Wed
26
Feb

WABA’s 2025 Annual Member Meeting

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Meetup - WABA Signature Event

Join WABA at the 2025 Annual Member Meeting.

 

Meetup - WABA Signature Event