Riding at Night

Rules, etiquette and safety for biking in the dark.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne on November 7, 2023.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne
on November 7, 2023.

 

Tales and Trails: Trail History of Anacostia Park

It’s Tales and Trails season—join the National Park Service and WABA for three FREE guided history rides this summer.

Blog Post: Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 11, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom
on July 11, 2019.

 

The First Anacostia Bike Clinic of the Season was AWESOME.

This past Saturday, with the help of 12 volunteers from The Bike House and Capitol Hill Bikes, (with special guest mechanic MPD Officer Bear) we were able to get 48 bikes up and running and folks out to ride!

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 17, 2015.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 17, 2015.

 

Negatives into Positives: A PAL Story

Preface I lead a wonderful group called the PAL Ambassadors. PAL stands for Predictable, Alert, Lawful. It is a cooperative program between Washington Area Bicyclist Association and BikeArlington to promote street safety and responsible behavior, while building a fun, volunteer-based community of ambassadors. It is fun and EXTREMELY effective at making the region more safe. […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 26, 2015.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 26, 2015.

 

Our Family Biking Town Hall in Photos

Sunday’s Family Biking Town Hall provided us with lots of important feedback on how WABA can better integrate family biking priorities in our events, outreach, education, and advocacy work. Thanks so much to the WABA supporters and family biking aficionados who were able to join us! If you have suggestions on how WABA can make our region a better place for […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on December 16, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on December 16, 2014.

 

What to Do In the Event of a Crash

Bicycle crashes are scary, disorienting events. Nobody wants to think about being involved in a crash, but it’s important to know what to do in case of emergency. Hopefully you will never have to experience this first-hand, but you may be able to help out your fellow bicyclists with your level-headed understanding of what to […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on July 5, 2016.

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on July 5, 2016.

 

Resources: Biking Visibly

This blog post is part of a new series by our bike ambassadors. It’s dedicated to presenting tips that will encourage new riders to get started. We’ll link these posts on our Resources page, forming a library of tips for beginning cyclists. Staying visible on your bicycle is extremely important, but easy to overlook: You […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 24, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 24, 2014.

 

Types of Bike Lanes

Bike lanes, explained.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 26, 2020.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 26, 2020.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Be Prepared for Bike Theft

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles blog series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These posts certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Greg Billing on September 4, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Greg Billing
on September 4, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Learn Bike Etiquette From Your Legos

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles blog series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These posts certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

The Cap City Bike Expo, in Photos

On Nov. 16, 2013, WABA concluded the third year of its seasonal East of the River grant program with the inaugural Cap City Bike Expo. Held at the Anacostia Arts Center, the Expo brought entertainment, activities, and conversations about what it’s like to bike east of the river to the grant zone, which includes Anacostia, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on December 4, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on December 4, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Reflect On Your Bicycle

 This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These tips certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on November 14, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on November 14, 2013.

 

The Second Annual Lion Ride: Sat., Sept. 28

Our second annual Lion Ride is back on Sat., Sept. 28. The Lion Ride is a signature event of our east of the river outreach program. The ride will start and end in Anacostia Park along Anacostia Drive and the Riverwalk Trail path (an exact start location is still to be determined, but if you […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on September 19, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on September 19, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Find a Local Group Ride

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Bi-Weekly Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. Click here to learn more and get involved.   If you’re new to the area, new to bicycling, or want to get more of […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Go Intermodal

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Bi-Weekly Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. Click here to learn more and get involved.     This Wednesday, I’m presenting on overview on how you can incorporate other forms […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on August 7, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on August 7, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles Wednesday: An Update On Our Program

This entry will appear in the fall edition of RideOn, WABA’s quarterly print newsletter for members. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. Click here to learn more and get involved.   We have countless stories and updates to share with […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on August 1, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on August 1, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: The Box Turn

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Bi-Weekly Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. Click here to learn more and get involved.   The Box Turn is an essential tool for every urban bicyclist to execute worry-free […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: 12 Must-Knows of Urban Bicycling

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Bi-Weekly Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes.  Click here to learn more and get involved. When writing the Women & Bicycles workbook, I compiled a list of top 12 must-knows […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: DIY Bra Boombox

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Bi-Weekly Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes.  Click here to learn more and get involved. Bicyclists in the big city don’t have a lot of control over our sound environment. […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

Invite Women in Your Life to Pedal Professionally

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re a regular bike commuter. There’s also a good chance it took you a while to figure out all the tips an tricks of bike commuting. WABA’s Women & Bicycles Program is working with Black Women Bike DC and the Capital Spokeswomen to host Pedaling Professionally, a […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 19, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 19, 2013.

 

An Evening of Outreach on L Street

As promised, D.C. bike ambassadors blanketed L Street NW last night to reach out to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians with information on how to properly use the cycletrack. About eight ambassadors and several MPD officers distributed literature, talked to cyclists and drivers, and worked to alleviate any tension in the cycletracks. Read an additional recap […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on February 13, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on February 13, 2013.

 

Grand Unveiling of Our Women & Bicycles Logo(s)

The Women & Bicycles program will officially launch at the beginning of March. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our website to sign up for the Women & Bicycles email list–that way, you’ll receive bi-weekly updates on the program’s status and launch. We have lots of news on the way, so look […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 24, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 24, 2013.

 

To commemorate the life and history of civil rights advocate Frederick Douglass, WABA partnered with local community members and organizations to co-host the first “Lion Ride” through historic Anacostia and Anacostia Park. The heat and humidity of early August Washington weather didn’t deter the hundreds of attendees who roamed the grounds of the Frederick Douglass Historic […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on August 17, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on August 17, 2012.

 

Join Us for the Women on Bikes Spring Finale: the Tour de Bells!

This post is part of WABA’s Women on Bikes program, an ongoing campaign to create a community, share resources, and develop strategies for getting more women on bikes. To read about the project so far, click here to check out the WABA blog. To learn more and sign up to receive emails about this project, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on May 25, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on May 25, 2012.

 

The ABC’s of Family Biking: Photo Recap

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on April 23, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on April 23, 2012.

 

Women on Bikes: WABA’s New Outreach Campaign

This post is part of WABA’s Women on Bikes program, an ongoing campaign to create a community, share resources, and develop strategies for getting more women on bikes. To read about the project so far, click here to check out the WABA blog. To learn more and sign up to receive emails about this project, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on April 10, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on April 10, 2012.

 

Listen to the WABA Women’s Forum & New Spring Interns

This post is part of the WABA Women Bicycling Project, an ongoing campaign to create a community, share resources and develop strategies for getting more women on bikes.  To read about the project so far, check out Quick Release, the WABA blog. To learn more and sign up to receive emails about this project, click […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on March 30, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on March 30, 2012.

 

What a 12-Year-Old Can Teach us About the Importance of Bike Lights

WABA will be hitting the streets tonight to begin our “Got Lights?” program for 2012, giving away 1,000 free sets of front and rear lights (provided by DDOT). The program is designed to target bicyclists riding after dark without lights. This post is a personal story from Gina Arlotto, who handles WABA’s Planning and Organizational […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on February 2, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on February 2, 2012.

 

WABA is Looking for a Women’s Bicycling Advocacy & Outreach Intern, Apply Today!

Last month, WABA held the region’s first Women’s Bicycling Forum, an important and innovative event designed to start the conversation about why more women aren’t bicycling. Our Women’s Bicycling Advocacy & Outreach intern played a critical role in planning the Forum and took part in a wide range of WABA activities. For the spring, we’re […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on January 4, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on January 4, 2012.

 

WABA’s Women’s Bicycling Forum a Success

This post is part of the WABA Women Bicycling Project, an ongoing campaign to create a community, share resources and develop strategies for getting more women on bikes.  To read about the project so far, check out Quick Release, the WABA blog. To learn more and sign up to receive emails about this project, click […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on March 30, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on March 30, 2012.