Bike to the BBQ Battle

Gear up for summer’s most delicious ride!


Join WABA, DC Bike Ride, and Streets Calling Bike Club for Bike to the BBQ Battle—a 10-mile ride through the heart of DC culminating in a mouthwatering extravaganza at the 33rd annual Giant BBQ Battle on Pennsylvania Avenue. Work up your appetite and get ready to savor the flavor and soak in the sounds at this epic food and music festival– you won’t believe what’s included! Here’s what you can look forward to:

1. Ride + Festival Experience — $15
Includes:

• Skip-the-line festival entry ($20 value!)
• Exclusive Bike to the BBQ Battle t-shirt
• Refreshments at a mid-ride pit stop at WABA’s Gearin’ Up community bike shop
• Free, secure bike parking at the festival with Bike Valet DMV

2. Ride Only — Free
Includes:

• Join the group ride and enjoy refreshments at the WABA rest stop
• Does not include festival entry or t-shirt
• If you buy your own BBQ Battle ticket separately, you can still use the free bike valet at the festival site

Don’t miss your chance to ride, eat, jam out, and connect with our vibrant biking community! Your $15 ticket helps support Gearin’ Up Bicycles’ Earn-A-Bike program, which teaches youth bike repair skills and provides them with a free bike to keep.

Bike to the BBQ Battle isn’t just a ride—it’s a joyful mix of summer fun, outdoor adventure, delicious food, and meaningful impact. By joining this event, you’re not only embracing the spirit of biking, flavor, and community—you’re also helping open doors for young riders through Gearin’ Up. Your registration directly fuels experiences that build confidence, teach valuable skills, and create lifelong memories.

Sign up today—and roll into summer right.

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 helpers and pit-stop helpers. See what’s right for you!

About our Partners:

Giant BBQ Battle: Prepare your taste buds for a flavor explosion at this legendary food and music festival! Teams will battle it out to create the tastiest barbecue dishes, and you’ll be at the center of the action, sampling mouthwatering delights from vendors and sponsors. With live music acts and entertainment, the Giant BBQ Battle promises an unforgettable feast for all the senses.

Streets Calling Bike Club: Join a community-driven cycling club dedicated to social activism, entrepreneurship, and supporting minority-owned businesses in the DC area.

DC Bike Ride: Experience the city like never before with DC’s largest celebration of bicycling on closed streets, now in its 9th year of bringing joy to two-wheeled enthusiasts.

Bike Valet DMV: Skip the stress of finding a spot—Bike Valet DMV offers free, secure bike parking at popular events across the region, making it easy and convenient to roll up by bike and enjoy the fun.