This is a guest blog post from our friends at DC Bike Ride:
We are just a few weeks away from the 2019 DC Bike Ride: your one chance to celebrate life on two wheels in a 20-mile car-free course. Come experience DC Bike Ride as we look to feature the best sights, sounds, and flavors our nation’s capital has to offer.
DC Bike Ride is a fun, recreational ride, and the best opportunity to cruise through a car-free course full of flavor stations, musical acts and the beautiful views DC is known for. After the ride, we welcome everyone to the Finish Festival for free activities, fun, giveaways, and entertainment for all ages.
The Ride is also a great way to support WABA in its efforts to collaborate with local jurisdictions on substantial street safety changes. DC Bike Ride is proud to support WABA, and since 2016 has raised over $100,000.00 for street safety programs. So sign up today, and let the fun times roll.
Can’t wait for Bike to Work Day?
Daydreaming about stress free bikey goodness? We are too.
Here’s our suggestion: sign up for DC Bike Ride!
What’s DC Bike Ride? It’s a huge bike ride event on Sunday, May 14th with monumental views and a finish line festival.
Here are five reasons why you’ve got to sign up for DC Bike Ride:
Car-free, stress-free, wide open roads to ride your bike.
Check out a few of our favorite photos from the inaugural DC Bike Ride last May below:
WABA is a DC Bike Ride Founding Partner. DCBR organizers are making a substantial grant to support WABA’s advocacy work and community organizing for Vision Zero. So, while we are not directly involved in the operation of the event, we’re thrilled it’s taking place and invested in its success.
We really, really hope you will sign up for DC Bike Ride and join us for this spectacular event. And don’t forget to sign up for Bike to Work Day: especially if you bike every day. This is the one day of the year to be counted (literally). Have a great Bike to Work Day.
(And WABA Members get early access to registration!)
$48 for 48-Hours
Starting TODAY through January 11 (ends at 11:59PM EST), all WABA members get early access to DCBR 2017 and enjoy a discounted rate of $48. Price will increase on January 12. Register at DCBIKERIDE.COM. You’ll need a special access code needed to register. If you’re a member, we sent it to you this morning. If not, join now and we’ll send it to you!
New for 2017
Longer course – 20 scenic miles ending in the shadow of the Capitol on Pennsylvania Avenue
More entertainment – exciting stage performances at the Finish Festival and additional entertainment acts throughout the course
Rain, rain, go away! It’s time to put the clouds behind us and start looking forward to DCBR on May 22nd. We are counting down the days. If you haven’t registered there’s still time to join the ride – the newest tradition the DC biking community will take part in every year.
DCBR IS CLOSING THE STREETS JUST FOR YOU
2016 is the inaugural year for DCBR and it’s going to be epic! From 17 miles of car-free biking to a fantastic Finish Festival on America’s Main Street on Penn Ave. with the Capitol as the backdrop. Some of our favorite musical talent will be there, DJ Questlove, White Ford Bronco, and more! Additionally. Bring the kiddos to the Kids Zone complete with carnival games, face painters, balloon artists, and more! More Finish Festival details here.
Don’t miss the chance to ride in the very first DCBR. Thousands have registered! Join us in showcasing the two-wheel lifestyle to our city.
CALLING ALL BIKE CLUBS
We are still extending the offer to all bike club members! Are you in a bike club or have a large group of 10 or more? Gather your riding buddies and reach out to us at hello@dcbikeride.com to find out about our special bike club discount rate.
WANT GUARANTEED FIRST WAVE START?
For $195, our limited VIP package includes an official DCBR jersey, a delicious post-ride lunch, and a guaranteed first wave start. Register today to be in the leading group of the ride and get the first unique views of the city.
Since the WABA Early Access registration launch on Monday, we have received great interest in DC Bike Ride within the last 48 hours. Thank you so much! The outpouring of excitement around DCBR has been great and we really appreciate your support. We will be extending the $48 discount, for WABA members only, for another 24 hours. The offer will now end on February 4.
You Asked, We Listened.
We have had a number of inquiries around our age policy and we have been paying close attention to your suggestions! At this time, we have made the decision to:
Adjust the participation age requirement to 3 years old as of 5/22/16
Offer a youth ride-along rate for children ages 3 to 7 years old at $30 per participant (we will be reaching out to all current registrants within this age group, at the provided contact information, to issue an $18 refund)
Eliminate the 1-to-1 adult to youth rider ratio requirement for ride-along youth ages 3 to 7; the 1-to-1 adult policy will only apply to youth riders on their own bike, ages 8 to 13
Please note, all participants must be registered regardless of age or riding method. To view DCBR’s updated Youth Rider Policy, click here.
Join the Ride Today.
We appreciate your continued support and hope to see you at DCBR on May 22, 2016! WABA members check your email for your discount code to receive the discount. Offer will end on February 4.
WABA is a DC Bike Ride Founding Partner. This means the organizers of DCBR are paying for our promotion of the ride. In addition, DCBR organizers are making a substantial grant to support WABA’s advocacy work and community organizing for Vision Zero. So, while we are not directly involved in the operation of the event, we’re thrilled it’s taking place and invested in its success.
You should sign up. It’s going to be great.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, D.C. is becoming a better bike region everyday. We’ve been hinting about a brand new riding tradition coming to the city on May 22nd but we can no longer keep the secret to ourselves. We’re beyond excited to finally announce the Inaugural DC Bike Ride(DCBR)!
SPECIAL OFFER FOR WABA MEMBERS: $48 FOR 48 HOURS!
We’ve cleared the roads! You clear your calendar. For 48 hours BEFORE registration opens the general public, DCBR invites WABA members to be the first to register for the Ride, at a special discounted rate. This deal won’t last long, prices will increase February 3. If you’re a WABA Member, check your email. You’ll have a code that allows you to participate in this special pre-registration. If you’re not a WABA member, JOIN RIGHT NOW and we’ll send you a code within a few minutes.
GREAT PEOPLE
Our city has one of the biggest and most welcoming biking communities in the country, and you’re part of it. DCBR gives you the chance to connect with fun-loving active types, just like you! D.C.’s biking culture is something to be proud of – let’s celebrate life on two wheels!
GREAT PLACES
Tell your riding buddies to get ready. The biggest cycling event of the year is almost here. Cruise the city at your own pace. Just you (and your friends), 17 miles of car-free streets and some of the most iconic sights in the world. Ride past everything from the Washington Monument and the Pentagon to the White House and the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. All culminating with a huge post ride festival in front of the United States Capitol.
GREAT PURPOSE
We’re bringing people together for the pure joy of biking in the city you love. Proceeds from DCBR will benefit WABA in their efforts to deliver meaningful street safety programs in support of D.C’s Vision Zero Campaign. Learn more here.
GREAT PARTY
End your epic journey at the DCBR finish line festival in front of the Capitol on America’s Main Street with great food, music and drinks! More information to come on DCBikeRide.com.
JOIN THE RIDE TODAY AT DCBIKERIDE.COM
To find out more about the DC Bike Ride, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Join the conversation by using #DCBR. Circle May 22nd on your calendar, because this year’s National Bike Month is going to be the best one yet!
WABA is a DC Bike Ride Founding Partner. This means the organizers of DCBR are paying for our promotion of the ride. In addition, DCBR organizers are making a substantial grant to support WABA’s advocacy work and community organizing for Vision Zero. So, while we are not directly involved in the operation of the event, we’re thrilled it’s taking place and invested in its success.
You should sign up. It’s going to be great.
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