Things to do this week:
24
Apr
Show your support by speaking out and showing up for protected bike lanes on Connecticut Ave.
Show Support for Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lanes
Ride
23
Apr
Learn about cargo biking for your family’s local transportation needs – & for community organizing.
Free Training: How to use cargo bikes to improve your life and how to use them to win protected bike lanes
Virtual
Meetup
23
Apr
Discuss the benefits of urban nature to health during a Poplar Point Listening Session with City Wildlife.
Poplar Point Listening Session
Virtual
24
Apr
Show your support for a safer Connecticut Ave with WABA on Weds, 4/24.
WABA on Connecticut: Taking the Lanes
Van Ness Metro Station (near Starbucks)
Ride
25
Apr
Learn about the FY25 Prince George’s County budget via a Zoom briefing, Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 pm. Then join fellow advocates for meetings with key council members, in late April and early May.
Call on the Prince George’s County Council to Fund Safe Biking
Zoom
25
Apr
Alexandria staff will present design concepts for S Picket St (including bike lanes), hear feedback & answer questions.
Virtual Community Meeting on S Pickett Street Corridor Improvements
Virtual
Featured Events
29
Apr
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!
Spring Cleaning Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
Class / Partner Event
04
May
Join one of three amazing bike routes to explore Maryland’s scenic coastal region. All three courses are flat and will be well supported, with all three starting and finishing at the iconic West Ocean City Fishing Harbor. Post ride celebration includes music, local food favorites, coastal vendors and family activities.
Maryland Coast Bike Festival
Ocean City, MD
Ride / Paid Listing
04
May
Join us for a leisurely ride through our vibrant region as the flowers bloom and the air fills with the scents of spring.
2024 Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic
Franklin Park
Ride / WABA Signature Event
04
May
The Tree House Tour de Cookie is The Tree House’s annual non-competitive, family-friendly, fun-filled bike ride fundraiser.
Tour de Cookie
850 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 20850
Ride / Partner Event
05
May
Food Trucks (to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo, also this day!) beer specials for adult riders and kid-friendly activities!
Ward 5 Family Biking: Revenge of the Fifth
Ride / Partner Event
17
May
It’s the best commute of the year!
Bike to Work Day
Pit stop all over the region
Ride / Partner Event
Things to do online:
24
Apr
Learn about cargo biking for your family’s local transportation needs – & for community organizing.
Free Training: How to use cargo bikes to improve your life and how to use them to win protected bike lanes
Virtual
Meetup
24
Apr
Alexandria staff will present design concepts for S Picket St (including bike lanes), hear feedback & answer questions.
Virtual Community Meeting on S Pickett Street Corridor Improvements
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
24
Apr
Show Support for Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lanes
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Show your support by speaking out and showing up for protected bike lanes on Connecticut Ave.
Ride
24
Apr
WABA on Connecticut: Taking the Lanes
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Van Ness Metro Station (near Starbucks)
Show your support for a safer Connecticut Ave with WABA on Weds, 4/24.
Ride
25
Apr
Call on the Prince George’s County Council to Fund Safe Biking
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Zoom
Learn about the FY25 Prince George’s County budget via a Zoom briefing, Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 pm. Then join fellow advocates for meetings with key council members, in late April and early May.
25
Apr
Virtual Community Meeting on S Pickett Street Corridor Improvements
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Virtual
Alexandria staff will present design concepts for S Picket St (including bike lanes), hear feedback & answer questions.
27
Apr
Celebrate Trails Day on Metropolitan Branch Trail
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Celebrate the trails with REI Co-Op, Streets Calling, Rails to Trails Conservancy, and the Trail Rangers!
Join us for free fun activities and opportunities to learn more about what’s happening to connect the DC region by trails.
Meetup
27
Apr
Hill Family Biking – April Anniversary Ride!
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Join Hill Family Biking for a May ride. Riders of all ages are welcome!
Ride
27
Apr
Earth Day River Cleanup at Oxon Cove + Celebrate Trails Day
Saturday, April 27, 2024
DC Village Lane SW in DC/Oxon Hill Farm in MD
Join WABA and community partners for a trail cleanup at Oxon Cove in honor of Earth Day & Celebrate Trails Day!
Meetup
27
Apr
W&OD Trail 50th Anniversary Appreciation Cleanup
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Various locations along the W&OD Trail
Join WABA and community partners for a coordinated cleanup all along the W&OD Trail in honor of Celebrate Trails Day!
Meetup
27
Apr
Environmental Justice Action Summit
Saturday, April 27, 2024
945 G Street NorthwestWashington, DC, 20001
Meetup
28
Apr
Youth Learn to Ride
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
28
Apr
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
28
Apr
City Nature Challenge & Raffle
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Oxon Run Park | Mothers Peace Garden
Join to share observations in nature through iNaturalist! Qualify for raffle prizes with one observation.
Meetup
28
Apr
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
29
Apr
Spring Cleaning Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
Monday, April 29, 2024
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
Partner Event
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!
Class - Partner Event
04
May
Black Women Bike Family Biking Clinic
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Anacostia Park, Washington D.C.
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
04
May
Clean up & Photography Marvin Gaye Trail Walk
Saturday, May 4, 2024
15 61st Street NortheastWashington, DC, 20019
Celebrate the Marvin Gaye Trail with a clean-up + photography trail walk.
Meetup
04
May
Tour de Cookie
Saturday, May 4, 2024
850 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 20850
Partner Event
The Tree House Tour de Cookie is The Tree House’s annual non-competitive, family-friendly, fun-filled bike ride fundraiser.
Ride - Partner Event
04
May
Maryland Coast Bike Festival
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Ocean City, MD
Paid Listing
Join one of three amazing bike routes to explore Maryland’s scenic coastal region. All three courses are flat and will be well supported, with all three starting and finishing at the iconic West Ocean City Fishing Harbor. Post ride celebration includes music, local food favorites, coastal vendors and family activities.
Ride - Paid Listing
04
May
2024 Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Franklin Park
WABA Signature Event
Join us for a leisurely ride through our vibrant region as the flowers bloom and the air fills with the scents of spring.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
05
May
Basic Skills Clinic and Scooter Training
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Westfield Montgomery Mall, Bethesda
Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.
Class
05
May
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
05
May
Ward 5 Family Biking: Revenge of the Fifth
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Partner Event
Food Trucks (to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo, also this day!) beer specials for adult riders and kid-friendly activities!
Ride - Partner Event
11
May
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Takoma Park Food CoOp, Takoma Park
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
11
May
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Carter Barron, Washington DC
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
12
May
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
12
May
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
17
May
Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 17, 2024
Pit stop all over the region
Partner Event
It’s the best commute of the year!
Ride - Partner Event
18
May
Hill Family Biking – May Nature Ride
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Join Hill Family Biking for a May ride. Riders of all ages are welcome!
Ride
18
May
2024 Prince George’s County Bike Summit
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Creative Suitland: 4719 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland, MD 20746
WABA’s 1st Prince George’s County Bike Summit takes place Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2024 in Suitland, Maryland. This free event aims to boost Prince George’s bicycling community and advance safe biking for all across the county. We’re excited!
Meetup
18
May
Adult Learn to Ride and Scooter Training
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Montgomery College, Rockville
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
18
May
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 18, 2024
National Landing, Arlington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
19
May
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
19
May
Let’s Get Rolling: Beginner Bike Ride
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington DC
New to riding? Join other beginners on this slow, no drop, group trail ride!
Class
20
May
Fix-a-Flat Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
Monday, May 20, 2024
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
Partner Event
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!
Class - Partner Event
25
May
BellRinger 14 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Trek Ballston
Partner Event
Join us for a complimentary, 14 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
25
May
Basic Skills Clinic
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.
Class
25
May
Youth Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
26
May
Basic Skills Clinic
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington
Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.
Class
15
Jun
BellRinger 19 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Yards Park
Partner Event
Join us for a complimentary, 14 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
15
Jun
Hike Through History in Anacostia Park
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Anacostia Recreation Center (1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020)
Join DPR, DC Black MBA, WABA, and APACC for an educational walk & talk event.
Meetup
24
Jun
Simple Adjustments Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
Monday, June 24, 2024
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
Partner Event
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!
Class - Partner Event
20
Jul
Hill Family Biking: Yards Park Splash Pad Ride
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Join a family-friendly ride down to Yards Park Splash Pad to cool off with ice cream and fun in the splash pad.
Ride
DC Explorers Bike Camp!
July 22 - 26
2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Promoted Event
DC Explorers Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp for students in grades 3-8.
Class - Promoted Event
Earn-A-Bike Camp!
July 29 - Aug 2
2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Promoted Event
Earn-a-Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp open to students in grades 6 through 12
Class - Promoted Event
29
Jul
Bike Fit Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
Monday, July 29, 2024
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
Partner Event
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!
Class - Partner Event
21
Sep
The 50 States Ride
Saturday, September 21, 2024
DC
WABA Signature Event
Ride all the state named avenues (plus California St, Ohio Drive, and Columbia Road) in the District.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
26
Oct
BellRinger
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Georgetown University
Paid Listing
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.
Ride - Paid Listing
02
Nov
The Cider Ride
Saturday, November 2, 2024
DC & Prince George's County Trails
WABA Signature Event
Autumn leaves, hot cider, and smooth pavement. Does life get much better?
Ride - WABA Signature Event
26
Feb
WABA’s 2025 Annual Member Meeting
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
WABA Signature Event
Join WABA at the 2025 Annual Member Meeting.
Meetup - WABA Signature Event