Author: Colin Browne
Kingman Island Friends and Family Day Bike Ride
Join the DC Trail Rangers for a fun, family friendly bike ride along the Anacostia River Trail to kick off Kingman Island Friends and Family Day!
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 10, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 10, 2024.
Ride
Ride For Your Life 2024
This 10 mile, slow ride, honors all victims of traffic violence in the DMV, while also showing agencies and elected officials how important safety people who bike and walk.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 11, 2024.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 11, 2024.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Ward 5 Family Biking: Espresso & Ale Ride
Grab coffee at Steam Valve, go for a ride, end where we started for beer specials, tacos, and DCPL story time.
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 20, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 20, 2024.
Ride
Ward 5 Week Bike Ride
Take a ride through Ward 5’s bike infrastructure!
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 12, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 12, 2024.
Ride
Pedal Party at metrobar
Join metrobar for a fun-filled day ofcelebrating all things biking in the District. At sundown, they’ll be hosting a “bike-in movie” so stick around for an amazing two-wheeled day!
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 12, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 12, 2024.
Meetup
DC Bike Expo
Shop for gear, meet new friends, and learn skills—all under one roof.
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 14, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 14, 2024.
Meetup
Volunteer Orientation
Lots of amazing people volunteer here at WABA! Join us for a rundown of volunteer opportunities.
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 28, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 28, 2024.
Meetup
Bicycling Advocates Meetup – Prince George’s County
Come chat, meet other cyclists and advocates, and share your thoughts about community needs and WABA’s advocacy agenda for summer-fall 2024 and beyond.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on June 20, 2024.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Seth Grimes
on June 20, 2024.
Meetup
Biking on the sidewalk: an FAQ
Should you? Is it allowed? How can you do it safely?
Here’s a quick video explainer.
Resource: Last updated by Seth Grimes on July 9, 2024.
Resource:
Last updated by Seth Grimes
on July 9, 2024.
Call your Councilmembers about the Connecticut Ave Bike Lane
DDOT’s plan is bad, and the Council needs to use the budget to make it better.
Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 10, 2024.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 10, 2024.
Popsicle Social!
Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 5, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 5, 2024.
Meetup
Popsicle Social!
Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 5, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 5, 2024.
Meetup
Popsicle Social!
Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 5, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 5, 2024.
Meetup
Popsicle Social!
Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 5, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 5, 2024.
Meetup
Webinar: Making Street Art in DC
Come learn about the ways the DC government, local organizations, artists, and residents work together to create vibrant art throughout DC’s neighborhood streets!
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 18, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 18, 2024.
Class
Trail Ranger Nature Walk
Join the DC Trail Rangers and herbalist and environmental educator Holly Poole-Kavana of Little Red Bird Botanicals for a plant walk.
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 31, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 31, 2024.
Meetup
Tales & Trails: The Parks of Capitol Hill
Did you know that the history of Washington, DC can be told through its parks?
Event: Last updated by Patricia Miguel on May 29, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Patricia Miguel
on May 29, 2024.
Ride
Tales & Trails: The Bonus Army and Birth of the GI Bill
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?
Event: Last updated by Patricia Miguel on May 29, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Patricia Miguel
on May 29, 2024.
Ride
Tales & Trails: Anacostia Park
Join the DC Trail Rangers and National Park Service for a local history tour of the surrounding areas of Anacostia Park.
Event: Last updated by Patricia Miguel on May 29, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Patricia Miguel
on May 29, 2024.
Ride
Let’s keep Beach Drive car-free on weekends in Montgomery County
If you love the open parkway on Beach Drive in Montgomery County, the agency needs to hear from you.
Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 24, 2024.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 24, 2024.
Cautious Optimism on Connecticut Ave, and other Advocacy Opportunities
This isn’t over, but it is a time to breathe a sigh of relief and have a bit of a celebration (another ride on Connecticut, anyone?)
Blog Post, Export: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 24, 2024.
Blog Post, Export:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 24, 2024.
South Dakota Avenue Corridor Safety Project In Person Meeting
Speak up for a safer, bikeable South Dakota Ave NE
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 15, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 15, 2024.
Meetup
South Dakota Avenue Corridor Safety Project Virtual Meeting
Speak up for a safer, bikeable South Dakota Ave NE
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 15, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 15, 2024.
Meetup
MoCo Bicycling Advocates Meetup
Let’s hang out and talk about how to make biking in Montgomery County even better!
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on May 21, 2024.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Seth Grimes
on May 21, 2024.
Meetup
Call on the County Council to fund safer biking and walking
The council needs to hear your support for funding bike projects, the parks department, planning capacity, and an ebike voucher program.
Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 7, 2024.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 7, 2024.
Filmed by Bike: Bike Love
9 short films about how bicycling changes lives!
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 6, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 6, 2024.
Meetup - Partner Event
Ask Prince George’s to Fund Safe Streets and Bike Programs
Will you join us in signing on to ask the County Council and County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ Administration to make our streets safer and improve biking?
Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 1, 2024.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 1, 2024.
Cycle of Life: Green Youth Ride
As the chaos and stress of exams and finals approach, take a deep breath and take time to be outside. A relaxed bike ride is a great way to take a break from studying and appreciate our surroundings.
Event: Last updated by Sarah Haedrich on April 29, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Sarah Haedrich
on April 29, 2024.
Ride
Breakfast in Nest: Mother’s Day Birding Walk
Ever heard the common refrain “the early bird gets the worm”? Well, the early birder gets to see that early bird. Come out this Mother’s Day for a wonderful morning walk with the Trail Rangers, the National Park Service, and Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens; and get the chance to see the peak of the […]
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 24, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 24, 2024.
Meetup
Petition: Don’t cancel the Connecticut Ave protected bike lanes
Any safety improvements on Connecticut Avenue must improve the safety for all users, including people on bikes.
Action Alert: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on May 23, 2024.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on May 23, 2024.