Author: Doug Smith
Bicycling experts in Northern Virginia ready to work for you
Over the last seven months, a group of 12 individuals dedicated themselves to making an impact in their local communities.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on June 4, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on June 4, 2018.
Bikeshare Bingo: Six Years of Biking to School
Stories on the journey from trailer to tandem.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 9, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 9, 2018.
Ready to learn a new trick?
The Everyday Bicycling Team at WABA offers a variety of classes designed to get you out on the bicycle for the first time or for the millionth time.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 26, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 26, 2020.
She won a free bike, will you?
Celeste attended a Learn to Ride class in 2017 and won more than she expected.
Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on February 16, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on February 16, 2018.
“I could never do that!”
How I built up the confidence to ride on the road.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 29, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 29, 2018.
Everyday Bicycling Program Year in Review
We helped a lot of folks learn about bicycling this year. Here are some highlights:
Blog Post: Last updated by Doug Smith on December 8, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Doug Smith
on December 8, 2017.
City Cycling Class Brings you More Joy When you Ride
WABA’s city cycling classes are for everyone. Read how one of WABA’s 2017 Trail Rangers benefitted from the class.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
Make a difference in your community – teach bicycle education
Help WABA spread the joy of bicycling – applying to become an instructor.
Blog Post: Last updated by Doug Smith on August 8, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Doug Smith
on August 8, 2017.
WABA Rides in Fairfax County
WABA rode in Fairfax County and connected neighbors with neighbors and a community with a trail.
Blog Post: Last updated by Doug Smith on July 26, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Doug Smith
on July 26, 2017.
Know Your Jargon: Filtering, Shoaling & Salmoning
Do you ride a bike? Do you salmon? Do you shoal? Want to learn what these terms mean and how to be a better bicyclist? Come join us at a City Cycling class!
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 9, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 9, 2017.
Do you know how to safely open a car door?
The answer may surprise you!
Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on February 2, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on February 2, 2017.
‘Tis the season…to add more lights
Join us for a friendly, ask-anything ride around town. Along the way we’ll take in some holiday lights, and give away some bike lights.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on December 7, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on December 7, 2016.
“Who knew I would get a PhD before learning to ride a bike?”
Want to learn? We love to teach.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
Becoming a biking instructor
For Jason, the path to being an educator started with a bus detour.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 16, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 16, 2016.
Let’s make sure improvements to Jones Point Park work for people on bikes
The George Washington Memorial Parkway is in the process of reviewing Jones Point Park, let’s make sure the improvements work for people on bikes too.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 2, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 2, 2016.
Bring your bike to work – EVERYDAY
Are you tired of explaining to your co-workers how to bike to work? Let WABA do the hard part in our Everyday Biking Seminar!
Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on September 1, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on September 1, 2016.
Meet Doug, our New Education Coordinator
I am looking forward to sharing my love of riding the bike with you in the community.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on February 11, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on February 11, 2016.