Speak up for better biking
Things you can do right now for a safer, happier bike ride:
Envision Route 7 BRT Survey
Provide input on plans for bus rapid transit (BRT) along Route 7 between Tysons and the Mark Center. Speak up for more/better bicycle & pedestrian elements!
Wilson Boulevard & N Livingston Street Intersection Safety Project
This intersection is getting a traffic light and protected bike/pedestrian crossings. Let’s push to add protected bike lanes, too, by 10/27.
Share stories with the DC Sidewalk Safety Project
Share stories about injuries or lack of maintenance to call for sidewalk safety improvements in DC!
Support the Michigan Ave Shared-Use Path
Share your support for a new shared-use path on Michigan Ave NE.
Let’s hang out!
Meet us for a ride, a public meeting, coffee, or a class:
Cyclocross Meet & Greet + Book Signing with Maghalie Rochette
Nov 7, 2025
Join the CX Fever Tour with Canadian and PanAmerican Cyclocross Champ Maghalie Rochette (family friendly!)
Road Riding Basics
Nov 8, 2025
Learn the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on street.
Adult Learn to Ride
Nov 8, 2025
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
PanAmerican Cyclocross Championships/DCCX
Nov 9, 2025
Spectate (free!) the PanAmerican Championships and DCCX – or sign-up to race ($).
Basic Skills Clinic
Nov 9, 2025
This class is for recent Learn to Ride graduates or anyone who would like to practice basic bike handling skills.
Road Riding Basics
Nov 9, 2025
Learn the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on the street.
News & Updates
Here’s what we’ve been up to recently:
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DC Strategic Bikeways Plan 2025: Ward 4 Opportunities
The District Dept. of Transportation (DDOT) is inviting Ward 4 input on bicycling, safety concerns, network gaps, and project ideas […]
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DC bicycling advocacy: Fall 2025 opportunities and events
WABA Washington DC bicycling advocacy news and happenings, October 30, 2025
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WABA is hiring!: Youth Education Coordinator
Job Description August 2025 The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is looking for a Youth Education Coordinator to join our bicycle […]
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Fun on Two Wheels at the Montgomery County Family Bike Festival
Check out a recap of the 2025 Montgomery County Family Bike Festival from organizer Shannon Brescher Shea
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We’re Hiring: Youth Education Coordinator
We are looking for someone with knowledge of bike maintenance skills and an interest in working with young people. This role will support WABA’s in-school bike programs, summer bike camp, and Earn a Bike programs.
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Comment Letter: Bolder Solutions Needed for Northern Virginia’s Bike/Pedestrian Backlog
NVTA is exploring how to better fund bike/pedestrian projects in Northern Virginia – it needs to think BIGGER.