WABA’s Jesse Cohn Tells the Story Behind the Women’s Bicycling Forum

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.

 

WABA to Host Women’s Bicycling Forum on Dec. 12th

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.

 

Mobile Bike Shop in Congress Heights

This weekend’s event at the Malcolm X Recreation Center felt more like a neighborhood bike party than a mobile bike shop. While children spent their time racing bikes around an impromptu velodrome or partnered up with mechanics from The Bike House , families relaxed in the shade sharing popsicles and pleasantries. Be sure to check […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 26, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 26, 2011.

 

East of the Anacostia “Get On A Bike” Contest Winners

Several months ago, WABA asked residents of Wards 7 and 8 to tell us what they would do with a new bicycle and how it would change their lives. The response was overwhelming. Last week, we contacted the lucky winners of our Get On a Bike contest and delivered five brand new 2011 Jamis Commuter […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on July 19, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on July 19, 2011.

 

Teaching New Cyclists & Fixing Bikes at Anacostia Library: East of the Anacostia Program Update

Last Saturday, WABA held a Learn to Ride class for adults and a Mobile Bike Shop at Anacostia Public Library.  After weeks of community-based outreach from our Bike Ambassadors and dedicated neighbors, the turnout was excellent.  You can read more about the Learn to Ride class HERE, as covered by DCentric.  Photos from the class […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 7, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 7, 2011.

 

2011 East of the Anacostia Program Update

Approximately one month ago, we announced an ambitious plan to improve cycling and empower cyclists in parts of DC east of the Anacostia River. Thanks to the generous contributions of many, we now know that we will be able to begin the program–but we have not yet reached our full goal. Nonetheless, we plan to […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 7, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 7, 2011.

 

Providing Expanded Bicycle Outreach East of the Anacostia

As the spring riding season approaches, WABA is working to expand its offerings in underserved communities within our region–starting with DC’s Wards 7 and 8.  With major changes coming to the ward, from the South Capitol Street Trail and bridge to St. Elizabeth’s to Poplar Point and countless smaller projects, the developments that will change […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 7, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 7, 2011.