Things to do soon:
Urban Design Walking Tour with DC Office of Planning
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Meetup
Lamond-Riggs Lillian J Huff Library
Lamond-Riggs Lillian J Huff Library
A chance to dig into planning concepts and how they manifest in our neighborhoods.
Meetup
DDOT Community Workshop: Georgetown Transportation Access & Circulation Study
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Meetup
HYBRID: Virtual OR In-person at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O Street NW
HYBRID: Virtual OR In-person at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O Street NW
Hear and share feedback aboutt the draft Georgetown Transportation Access and Circulation Study.
Meetup
MWABA & WABA Tandem Biking Training
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Ride
Eastern Market Metro, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC
Eastern Market Metro, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC
Learn how to be a tandem captain with Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) between 5:30-7:30 PM!
Ride
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Class
White Oak Rec Center, Silver Spring
White Oak Rec Center, Silver Spring
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Gearin’ Up Clean Up and Move Out Day
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Meetup
Old GUB Location on Rhode Island Ave
Old GUB Location on Rhode Island Ave
Help us clean out the old Gearin’ Up space on Rhode Island Avenue!
Meetup
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Featured Events
Gearin’ Up Clean Up and Move Out Day
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Meetup
Old GUB Location on Rhode Island Ave
Old GUB Location on Rhode Island Ave
Help us clean out the old Gearin’ Up space on Rhode Island Avenue!
Meetup
Maryland Coast Bike Festival
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Ride - Partner Event
Ocean City, MD
Ocean City, MD
Join one of three amazing bike routes to explore Maryland’s scenic coastal region. All three courses are flat and will be well supported, with all three starting and finishing at the iconic West Ocean City Fishing Harbor. Post ride celebration includes music, local food favorites, coastal vendors and family activities.
Ride - Partner Event
2024 Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Franklin Park
Franklin Park
Join us for a leisurely ride through our vibrant region as the flowers bloom and the air fills with the scents of spring.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
The 50 States Ride
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
DC
DC
Ride all the state named avenues (plus California St, Ohio Drive, and Columbia Road) in the District.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
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
The Cider Ride
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
All Events
Urban Design Walking Tour with DC Office of Planning
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Meetup
Lamond-Riggs Lillian J Huff Library
Lamond-Riggs Lillian J Huff Library
A chance to dig into planning concepts and how they manifest in our neighborhoods.
Meetup
DDOT Community Workshop: Georgetown Transportation Access & Circulation Study
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Meetup
HYBRID: Virtual OR In-person at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O Street NW
HYBRID: Virtual OR In-person at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O Street NW
Hear and share feedback aboutt the draft Georgetown Transportation Access and Circulation Study.
Meetup
MWABA & WABA Tandem Biking Training
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Ride
Eastern Market Metro, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC
Eastern Market Metro, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC
Learn how to be a tandem captain with Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) between 5:30-7:30 PM!
Ride
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Class
White Oak Rec Center, Silver Spring
White Oak Rec Center, Silver Spring
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Gearin’ Up Clean Up and Move Out Day
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Meetup
Old GUB Location on Rhode Island Ave
Old GUB Location on Rhode Island Ave
Help us clean out the old Gearin’ Up space on Rhode Island Avenue!
Meetup
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Urban Sketching on the Met Branch Trail
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Join us for a creative adventure on the Met Branch Trail! Learn to sketch with Urban Sketchers & WABA’s Trail Rangers. No experience needed!
Ebike “Tasting” Party (w/ Test Rides!)
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Meetup
DC Armory (2001 E Capitol St SE)
DC Armory (2001 E Capitol St SE)
Test ride dozens of brands and models, meet local bike shops and orgs and connect with the new DC Ebike Incentive.
Meetup
Tulip Walk on the Mount Vernon Trail
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Meetup
Compass Coffee (1201 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington)
Compass Coffee (1201 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington)
Join Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail & WalkArlington staff for a fun casual walk to see the tulips along the MVT.
Meetup
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Class
Carter Barron, Washington DC
Carter Barron, Washington DC
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Wards 7 and 8 DC Council Candidate Meet and Greets
Apr 1st and 8th
Apr 1st and 8th,
Come meet DC Council Candidates for wards 7 and 8!
Rockville: Mannakee Complete Streets Study Public Meeting
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Meetup
Virtual
Virtual
Learn about the Mannakee Street Complete Street feasibility study and proposed improvements & provide your suggestions.
Meetup
WABA April 2024 Member Happy Hour
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Meetup
Astro Beer Hall - Shirlington Location (4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206)
Astro Beer Hall - Shirlington Location (4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206)
We’re happy to invite you to a WABA member-exclusive happy hour in Arlington!
Meetup
Gateway Park Open House
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Meetup
H-B Woodlawn Secondary School Gymnasium
H-B Woodlawn Secondary School Gymnasium
Gateway Park is getting a redesign! Join the project team for an in-person info session and feedback opportunity.
Meetup
Welcome Walk- Anacostia River Trail Bridge to Bridge
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Ride - Promoted Event
GirlTrek’s Welcome Walks center our joy and there’s an ecosystem of these local and national events to support you. Use the map to connect to the movement and women near you.
Ride - Promoted Event
Old Georgetown Bike Lane Ride
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Ride
Please join WABA, MoCo Families for Safe Streets, and the Action Committee for Transit to bike and walk along the Old Georgetown Road bike lanes on April 13th.
Ride
Walk & Learn: Engineering Safer Streets
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Meetup
Crystal City Metro Station
Crystal City Metro Station
Join Arlington County staff to learn how simple changes can make our streets safer.
Meetup
Youth Learn to Ride
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Class
RFK Skatepark Parking Lot, Washington DC
RFK Skatepark Parking Lot, Washington DC
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Transportation Safety Town Hall
Saturday, April 13, 2024
6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782
6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Are you interested in transportation safety? Do you want to meet your elected officials and hear their priorities? Do you want to learn how to advocate for your community? Do you need service hours? If you are a Prince George’s County High School student and your answer is “yes,” to any of those questions, sign up for our Vision Zero Youth Town Hall!
Bird Watching on Anacostia River Trail
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Meetup
Join us for a scenic bird-watching stroll along the Anacostia River Trail. Discover the beauty of nature right in our back yard.
Meetup
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Class
Anacostia Park, Washington DC
Anacostia Park, Washington DC
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
2024 Alexandria County Candidate Meet and Greet
Monday, April 15, 2024
Meetup
Lost Dog Cafe (808 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314)
Lost Dog Cafe (808 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314)
Join WABA for a meet-and-greet to hear from Alexandria City Council and Mayoral candidates who are running in this year’s primary election.
Meetup
Rockville: Pedestrian Crossing Guidelines Public Meeting
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Meetup
Virtual
Virtual
Learn about Rockville’s project to develop guidelines for pedestrian crosswalks and other pedestrian improvements.
Meetup
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, April 18, 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
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Class
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Older Adult Transportation Block Party
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Meetup
Washington, DC - exact location TBD
Washington, DC - exact location TBD
Save the date of April 20, 2024 for the Older Adult Transportation Block Party! Stay tuned for more details to come!
Meetup
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Class
Upper County Rec Center, Gaithersburg
Upper County Rec Center, Gaithersburg
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Free Training: How to use cargo bikes to improve your life and how to use them to win protected bike lanes
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Meetup
Virtual
Virtual
Learn about cargo biking for your family’s local transportation needs – & for community organizing.
Meetup
Hill Family Biking – April Anniversary Ride!
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Ride
Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Join Hill Family Biking for a May ride. Riders of all ages are welcome!
Ride
Bike Bus Training
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Class
RFK Skatepark Parking Lot, Washington DC
RFK Skatepark Parking Lot, Washington DC
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
Annual Oxon Cove Clean-up
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Meetup
Oxon Cove Park (17 DC Village Lane SW, Washington, DC 20032)
Oxon Cove Park (17 DC Village Lane SW, Washington, DC 20032)
Join this annual event to help clean-up Oxon Cove Park, a gem in SW DC and in Prince George’s County, MD!
Meetup
Youth Learn to Ride
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Class
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
Spring Cleaning Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
Monday, April 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
Tour de Cookie
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Ride
850 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 20850
850 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 20850
The Tree House Tour de Cookie is The Tree House’s annual non-competitive, family-friendly, fun-filled bike ride fundraiser.
Ride
Maryland Coast Bike Festival
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Ride - Partner Event
Ocean City, MD
Ocean City, MD
Join one of three amazing bike routes to explore Maryland’s scenic coastal region. All three courses are flat and will be well supported, with all three starting and finishing at the iconic West Ocean City Fishing Harbor. Post ride celebration includes music, local food favorites, coastal vendors and family activities.
Ride - Partner Event
2024 Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Franklin Park
Franklin Park
Join us for a leisurely ride through our vibrant region as the flowers bloom and the air fills with the scents of spring.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Class
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Basic Skills Clinic and Scooter Training
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Class
Westfield Montgomery Mall, Bethesda
Westfield Montgomery Mall, Bethesda
Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.
Class
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Class
Carter Barron, Washington DC
Carter Barron, Washington DC
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Class
Takoma Park Food CoOp, Takoma Park
Takoma Park Food CoOp, Takoma Park
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, May 16, 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
2024 Prince George’s County Bike Summit
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Meetup
Creative Suitland: 4719 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland, MD 20746
Creative Suitland: 4719 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland, MD 20746
WABA’s 1st Prince George’s County Bike Summit takes place Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2024 in Suitland, Maryland. This free event aims to boost Prince George’s bicycling community and advance safe biking for all across the county. We’re excited!
Meetup
Hill Family Biking – May Nature Ride
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Ride
Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Join Hill Family Biking for a May ride. Riders of all ages are welcome!
Ride
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Class
National Landing, Arlington
National Landing, Arlington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Adult Learn to Ride and Scooter Training
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Class
Montgomery College, Rockville
Montgomery College, Rockville
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Class
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
Let’s Get Rolling: Beginner Bike Ride
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Class
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington DC
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington DC
New to riding? Join other beginners on this slow, no drop, group trail ride!
Class
Fix-a-Flat Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
Monday, May 20, 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
Youth Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Basic Skills Clinic
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.
Class
Hike Through History in Anacostia Park
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Meetup
Anacostia Recreation Center (1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020)
Anacostia Recreation Center (1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020)
Join DPR, DC Black MBA, WABA, and APACC for an educational walk & talk event.
Meetup
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, June 20, 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
Simple Adjustments Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
Monday, June 24, 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
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, July 18, 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
Hill Family Biking: Yards Park Splash Pad Ride
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Ride
Join a family-friendly ride down to Yards Park Splash Pad to cool off with ice cream and fun in the splash pad.
Ride
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
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
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
The 50 States Ride
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
DC
DC
Ride all the state named avenues (plus California St, Ohio Drive, and Columbia Road) in the District.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
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
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
The Cider Ride
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
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
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
WABA’s 2025 Annual Member Meeting
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meetup - WABA Signature Event
Join WABA at the 2025 Annual Member Meeting.
Meetup - WABA Signature Event