2024 50 States Ride

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Presented by Signal Financial

What began over 20 years ago as a kooky scheme by a die-hard bicyclist to ride all of DC’s 50 state-named avenues has evolved into a beloved annual DC bicycling tradition. 

Don’t miss the chance to cross this challenge off your bucket list or, if the 60 mile title route isn’t for you, join the fun of exploring DC by bike on one of two other ride routes. With an unforgettable ride experience and an amazing after-party in store— this is the perfect year to do it!

Route Options:

Diamond Route (60 miles)- presented by Wegmans
The signature route that started it all. A harebrained, quirky route with hills, sharp turns, and bragging rights that you’ve biked on all 50 state-named avenues and explored every nook and cranny in DC… despite the 2700+ feet of climbing.
Check-in time: 7:00am – 7:45am
Group Start: 8:00am

Roundabout Route (30 miles)-
Come full circle with this route exploring 10 of the city’s traffic roundabouts designed by Pierre L’Enfant.
Check-in time: 8:00am – 8:45am
Group Start: 9:00am

Triangle Route (10 miles)- presented by The Neighborhoods of EYA
Sharing the same spirit of its siblings, this shorter jaunt takes riders on an exploration of great bike infrastructure and corners of the city that every local deserves to know and love.
Check-in time: 9:30am – 10:00am
Group Start: 10:15am

This ride is a fundraiser. Your registration fees directly support WABA’s work in the DC region and our mission empowering people to ride bikes, build connections and transform places—thank you!

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the ride? Contact us at events@waba.org

Date: Saturday, September 21st.

Location: Each ride route starts and finishes at Kraken- Bryant Street (Kraken Kourts & Skates):
514 Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002 . map

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WABA Members: Check your email or send us a message at events@waba.org for a discount code to save $10.

Route Maps:

Ride Guide:

Be sure to view all other ride details in our ride guide:

Optional Add-On Lunch Available:

Add  a boxed lunch from Potbelly to your registration for just $10 to enjoy your choice of sandwich, cookies, chips, and a drink after the ride.

Please note: Boxed lunch add-on orders closed on Friday, 9/13 and are no longer available. Anyone who ordered prior to the deadline will receive their lunch at the post-ride party. For others who missed the deadline, there will be a selection of snacks available at Kraken available for purchase.

Raffle Opportunity:

Enter for a chance to win a $250 Conte’s Bike Shop gift card courtesy of Signal Financial while opting in for financial wellness experts to reach out to you. Signal Financial offers its members bundle discounts, credit and debit cards, mortgage and auto loans, Bright Future accounts for kids and young adults, investment products, and much more.

Volunteer Opportunities:

If you are looking for a way to participate for free— consider volunteering as a ride marshal!

Have the best of everything— get ride entry to enjoy the route, feel good pitching in by helping and guiding other participants, and get other perks, all included.

Select a route distance and role below:

Ride Marshal- Diamond Route (60mi.)

Ride Marshal- Roundabout Route (30mi.)

Ride Marshal- Triangle Route (10mi.)

If you don’t plan to ride with us, consider helping pull everything together to provide a great experience for everyone else.  There are a range of roles for volunteers including ride check-in helpers and pit-stop helpers. See what’s right for you!

Select an option below:

Volunteer- Venue Site

Volunteer- Pit-stops

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Many thanks to our sponsors: