Note: this workshop is for people who live or work in DC Ward 7 and Ward 8.
Need sidewalk fixes? Stop signs? Crosswalks? Better bus stops? Live in Ward 7 or Ward 8? Let’s talk!We’ve got tools, tips and tricks for getting results from the DC government.
Brew yourself a cup of coffee or tea and come hang out on the internet with us for a bit.
Conversation is open—we often chat about weekend plans to be outside but also take questions about getting into biking, what trails are being expanded, and topics not connected to bicyclists (donuts are good!).
We’ll use Zoom for the meet up. You can RSVP here.
For 2021, we are moving back to a monthly model – join us every second Friday of the month!
Hosted by a WABA staffer, this is a great chance to ask any bicycling questions! Especially for September – any last minute questions about the 50 States rides the next day! (Ride questions welcomed anytime at events@waba.org) Join us anytime between 8am and 9am. And you are totally welcome to join voice or text chat only without video.
We are excited to announce WABA Business Member, Price Benowitz’s Vaccination Sweepstake to select five COVID-19 vaccinated individuals who enter to receive $100 Visa gift cards. Visit their contest page to enter the sweepstakes before September 30th!
Everyone should have the right to feel comfortable in public spaces, including while biking. However, this right isn’t afforded to everyone equally due to state and interpersonal violence. This violence is most harmful to marginalized communities.
Leila Raven, Community Organizer (see full bio below), will lead a virtual workshop for cis women and trans folks interested in learning about the systems at play that enable and reinforce harassment and assault. In the first half of the workshop, people will have an opportunity to share their experiences and then Leila will offer broader context about state and interpersonal violence. The second half of the workshop will be focused on discussing the ways race impacts our experiences and practicing strategies to keep each other safe.
We want you to come as you are and be fully present for the workshop. This event will be moderated by Leila and racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, tokenism, ageism, etc. are not welcome. Period. If you cross any of these guidelines you will be removed from the virtual space. With that being said, we are making it a priority to center marginalized folks and their experiences.
This workshop will be hosted on Zoom with live captioning on Tuesday, July 27th from 7:00 to 9:00PM. Click the registration button to register for this free event and share it with your friends!
Leila Raven is an Afro-Latina queer mama, educator, and organizer working to create safety without prisons or policing. She is the former director of Collective Action for Safe Spaces (CASS), a founding organizer of the DecrimNow DC and Decrim NY campaigns, and she is a co-creator of the 8 to Abolition platform.
Note: This event is a part of WABA’s Women & Bicycles program and is only open to those who identify as woman/trans/femme. If that’s not you, we have plenty of other events you should check out at waba.org/fun. Know someone who should come? Please share this event with them! If you need accommodations, have questions about access or the event, send us an email at womenandbicycles@waba.org.
We are proud to partner with expert bike mechanics and members of Women & Bicycles, Laurie Lemieux and Kate Schrock, for a workshop on bike maintenance. The conversation will be geared towards people who might be new(er) to biking and interested in learning about basic upkeep for their bike. Some of the topics we’ll be covering include: different parts of the bike, how to adjust your brakes, and how to clean your chain and apply chain lube.
This workshop will be hosted on Zoom with live captioning on Wednesday, July 21st from 7:00PM to 8:15PM. Click the registration button to register for this free event and share it with your friends!
Note: This event is a part of WABA’s Women & Bicycles program and is only open to those who identify as woman/trans/femme. If that’s not you, we have plenty of other events you should check out at waba.org/fun. Know someone who should come? Please share this event with them! If you need accommodations, have questions about access or the event, send us an email at womenandbicycles@waba.org.
Brew yourself a cup of coffee or tea and come hang out on the internet with us for a bit.
Conversation is open—we often chat about weekend plans to be outside but also take questions about getting into biking, what trails are being expanded, and topics not connected to bicyclists (donuts are good!).
We’ll use Zoom for the meet up. You can RSVP here.
For 2021, we are moving back to a monthly model – join us every second Friday of the month!
Hosted by a WABA staffer, this is a great chance to ask any bicycling questions! Join us anytime between 8am and 9am. And you are totally welcome to join voice or text chat only without video.
Brew yourself a cup of coffee or tea and come hang out on the internet with us for a bit.
Conversation is open—we often chat about weekend plans to be outside but also take questions about getting into biking, what trails are being expanded, and topics not connected to bicyclists (donuts are good!).
We’ll use Zoom for the meet up. You can RSVP here.
For 2021, we are moving back to a monthly model – join us every second Friday of the month!
Hosted by a WABA staffer, this is a great chance to ask any bicycling questions! Join us anytime between 8am and 9am. And you are totally welcome to join voice or text chat only without video.
Curious about the Metropolitan Branch Trail? Have you never heard of it or are you looking for some new trails to ride? Join the Bike Ambassadors for an evening webinar of the DC trail basics! We’ll cover where the trail is (and the 5 nearby Metro stations!), cool things to see on the trail and answer questions.
This virtual event is on topics about Nacotchtank land. Have questions about the webinar, event access or the trail? Send us an email at outreach@waba.org.
We encourage you to get outside and explore the region by bike by trying out a new trail or taking a new bike route. We want you to remain healthy and keep your bike in good condition, so join us as we share information about the Metropolitan Branch Trail.
Please keep in mind if we do chat about bike advice that what works for you may not work for everyone, and unsolicited advice can feel unwelcoming and condescending. Please come in the spirit of solidarity and communal problem solving.