Things to do this week:
27
Jul
Did you know that in 1932 over 20,000 Black and white World War I veterans camped in Anacostia Park for two months for just compensation for their combat pay?
Tales & Trails: The Bonus Army and Birth of the GI Bill
Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast & Anacostia Drive
Ride
29
Jul
Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!
Bike Fit Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
Class / Partner Event
Earn-a-Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp open to students in grades 6 through 12
Earn-A-Bike Camp!
July 29 - Aug 2
2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Class
Walk or bike in Tysons to earn prizes! Track your journey along one or all 4 routes, through 7/31.
Tysons Walk-Bike-Roll Campaign
Through 7/31
Tysons, VA
Ride
Featured Events
29
Jul
Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!
Bike Fit Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
Class / Partner Event
04
Aug
Join us for a complimentary, 17 mile guided bike ride led by local cyclists!
For those interested, this training ride is offered to help BellRinger Rider’s get their bike and body ready to take them the distance on October 26, 2024 in BellRinger’s ride in support of cancer research. But great news — you don’t have to be registered to join us!
BellRinger 17 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers
National Landing
Ride / Partner Event
08
Sep
DC’s annual celebration of all kids and families on wheels. You’re invited!
DC Family Bike Fest 2024
Alethia Tanner Park
Meetup / Partner Event
21
Sep
Join us for the 21st edition of the 50 States Ride– with a signature route that visits every state-named avenue, and two other joyful ride options, you will explore every corner of DC.
2024 50 States Ride
Kraken- Bryant Street
Ride / WABA Signature Event
26
Oct
A top-notch, fully supported Ride from Georgetown University into scenic Maryland. Gear up for live music, great food, a scenic ride through Maryland, and your biggest fans cheering you on as you Ride to end cancer. Pick between 25, 50, and 100 mile routes and commit to raise funds for cancer research.
BellRinger
Georgetown University
Ride / Paid Listing
02
Nov
Autumn leaves, hot cider, and smooth pavement. Does life get much better?
The Cider Ride
DC & Prince George's County Trails
Ride / WABA Signature Event
Things to do online:
27
Jul
Oops, more info here.
Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit: Virtual Update Session
Virtual
All Upcoming Events:
Become a WABA Instructor!
August 9th-11th, 2024
Why Teach with WABA? What is an LCI? League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) are certified by the League of American Bicyclists to teach bike safety classes to children and adults. Instructors help people to feel more secure when getting on a bike, whether it is their first time, or they are looking to incorporate riding into their daily […]
Class
27
Jul
Tales & Trails: The Bonus Army and Birth of the GI Bill
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast & Anacostia Drive
Did you know that in 1932 over 20,000 Black and white World War I veterans camped in Anacostia Park for two months for just compensation for their combat pay?
Ride
Earn-A-Bike Camp!
July 29 - Aug 2
2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Earn-a-Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp open to students in grades 6 through 12
Class
Tysons Walk-Bike-Roll Campaign
Through 7/31
Tysons, VA
Walk or bike in Tysons to earn prizes! Track your journey along one or all 4 routes, through 7/31.
Ride
04
Aug
BellRinger 17 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers
Sunday, August 4, 2024
National Landing
Partner Event
Join us for a complimentary, 17 mile guided bike ride led by local cyclists!
For those interested, this training ride is offered to help BellRinger Rider’s get their bike and body ready to take them the distance on October 26, 2024 in BellRinger’s ride in support of cancer research. But great news — you don’t have to be registered to join us!
Ride - Partner Event
12
Aug
Prince George’s County-Fort Washington Community Forum on Transportation, Road Safety & Bicycling
Monday, August 12, 2024
St. John's Broad Creek Episcopal Church - 9801 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Southern Prince George’s County faces transportation challenges that affect residents, businesses and employees, visitors, and the quality of life. Indian Head Highway is particularly unsafe, southern PGC transit falls short, and the area lacks safe pedestrian and bicycling infrastructure and the network of trails found in other parts of the county. Equity is a key consideration.
21
Aug
Popsicle Social!
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Anacostia Park
Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!
Meetup
05
Sep
Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit: Virtual Update Session
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Virtual
Oops, more info here.
08
Sep
DC Family Bike Fest 2024
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Alethia Tanner Park
Partner Event
DC’s annual celebration of all kids and families on wheels. You’re invited!
Meetup - Partner Event
09
Sep
Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit: In-person Discussion
Monday, September 9, 2024
Lubber Run Community Center, Arlington, VA
Save the date! Join NVRC and partners for a 2-part, hybrid summit. Day 2 to feature in-person panel discussions.
18
Sep
Popsicle Social!
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Anacostia Park
Join the DC Trail Rangers for another summer of Popsicle Socials on Anacostia River Trail!
Meetup
21
Sep
2024 50 States Ride
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Kraken- Bryant Street
WABA Signature Event
Join us for the 21st edition of the 50 States Ride– with a signature route that visits every state-named avenue, and two other joyful ride options, you will explore every corner of DC.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
22
Sep
Tales & Trails: The Parks of Capitol Hill
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Marion Barry Avenue SouthEast & Anacostia Drive
Did you know that the history of Washington, DC can be told through its parks?
Ride
29
Sep
5th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Wheaton Rec Center - 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
If you’re a recreational rider or bike commuter or family biker – if you want to see safe streets and the creation of new trails and bike lanes and easy transit access – if you’re an advocate or county or state official or just a biking enthusiast – please join us at the summit.
Meetup
05
Oct
Tour de Trail: Pentagon Memorial
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Water Park, Crystal City
The 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance hosts its second annual fundraiser walking tour to the Pentagon Memorial.
Meetup