Crisp autumn air, picture-perfect foliage, and a day spent on the Prince George’s County trails which are some of the best kept secrets in the region.

Plus: hot cider and donuts along the way with a celebration at the finish line. What more could you want out of a fall day?

Join us for a 60, 30, or 10 mile ride on Saturday, November 1st.



Choose your route…

Honeycrisp Ride (60 miles)
Ride on trails that take you up to the Patuxent Research Refuge and all the way back past Kenilworth Gardens on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail before winding north through the neighborhood streets of South and Northeast DC.

  • Check-in time: 8:30 AM
  • Group Start: 9:30 AM  

McIntosh Ride (30 miles)
Cruise around Lake Artemesia to College Park and then back down to the Anacostia River Trail, ending with a ride through the neighborhood streets of DC.

  • Check-in time: 9:30 AM 
  • Group Start: 10:30 AM 

Candy Apple Ride (10 miles)
Explore trails and neighborhood streets with a stop at Bladensburg Waterfront Park.

  • Check-in time: 10:30 AM 
  • Group Start: 11:00 AM 

Take on a fun, pre-planned route and enjoy some of the most picturesque trails by bike while bolstering your confidence in riding on DC streets. And, make connections with others– the Cider Ride is a wonderful place to find, build, and enjoy our bike-people community.

Good to Know:

The Cider Ride will take place rain or shine.

This ride is a fundraiser. Your registration fees directly support WABA’s work in the DC region and our mission of empowering people to ride bikes, build connections and transform places—thank you!

WABA Members save an additional $10– Check your email or send us a message at events@waba.org for a discount code.

Not a WABA member yet? Don’t worry, your registration fee includes a 1 year membership, providing discounts on future events.

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the ride? Contact us at 
events@waba.org

Route Maps:

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Ride Guide:

Ride Guide

For all other essential details and information about this event, please refer to our Ride Guide.

Volunteer

Venue Site and Pit-stops

If you don’t plan to ride with us, consider helping pull everything together to provide a great experience for everyone else.  There are a range of roles for volunteers including ride check-in, bike valet, and pit-stop helpers. See what’s right for you!

Venue Site

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Pit-stops

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Be a Ride Marshal

If you are looking for a way to participate in the ride for free while pitching in and helping other riders— consider volunteering as a ride marshal!

Honeycrisp Route (60 miles)

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McIntosh Route (30 miles)

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Candy Apple Route (10 miles)

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