Things to do this week:

Wed
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

advocacy DC events Free

Ride

Sat
20
Apr

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

Adult Learn to Ride

Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington

Arlington Learn to Ride

Class

Sat
20
Apr

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!

BellRinger 14 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers

Trek Ballston

Ballston BellRinger event training ride

Ride / Partner Event

Sat
20
Apr

Ward 7 residents are invited to join DOEE and DPR, and others for a Kenilworth Park River Tour.

Kenilworth Park River Tour

Anacostia Park Boat Ramp 1500 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC, 20020

#5inStride 5inStride DC events Free

Meetup

Sun
21
Apr

Save the date of April 21, 2024 for the Older Adult Transportation Block Party! Stay tuned for more details to come!

Older Adult Transportation Block Party

Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002

advocacy block party DC Free

Meetup

Sun
21
Apr

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

Adult Learn to Ride

Upper County Rec Center, Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg Learn to Ride

Class

Featured Events

Sat
20
Apr

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!

BellRinger 14 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers

Trek Ballston

Ballston BellRinger event training ride

Ride / Partner Event

Mon
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

bike repair bike shop events Free

Class / Partner Event

Sat
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

event featured

Ride / Paid Listing

Sat
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

DC featured

Ride / WABA Signature Event

Sat
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

events Family FUN Maryland

Ride / Partner Event

Sun
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

DC Free FUN Kid Friendly

Ride / Partner Event

All Upcoming Events: Free

Wed
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

Ride details:
✓ advocacy
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Free

 
Sat
20
Apr

Kenilworth Park River Tour

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Anacostia Park Boat Ramp 1500 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC, 20020

Ward 7 residents are invited to join DOEE and DPR, and others for a Kenilworth Park River Tour.

Meetup

Meetup details:
✓ #5inStride
✓ 5inStride
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Free

 
Sun
21
Apr

Older Adult Transportation Block Party

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002

Save the date of April 21, 2024 for the Older Adult Transportation Block Party! Stay tuned for more details to come!

Meetup

Meetup details:
✓ advocacy
✓ block party
✓ DC
✓ Free

 
Tue
23
Apr

Poplar Point Listening Session

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Virtual

Discuss the benefits of urban nature to health during a Poplar Point Listening Session with City Wildlife.

✓ #5inStride
✓ advocacy
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Free

 
Tue
23
Apr

Free Training: How to use cargo bikes to improve your life and how to use them to win protected bike lanes

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Virtual

Learn about cargo biking for your family’s local transportation needs – & for community organizing.

Meetup

Meetup details:
✓ advocacy
✓ cargo bikes
✓ events
✓ Free
✓ online
✓ tips
✓ training

 
Sat
27
Apr

Environmental Justice Action Summit

Saturday, April 27, 2024

945 G Street NorthwestWashington, DC, 20001

Meetup

Meetup details:
✓ advocacy
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Free
✓ low stress network

 
Sat
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

Ride details:
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Family
✓ Family-Friendly
✓ Free
✓ FUN
✓ kids
✓ ride

 
Sat
27
Apr

Annual Oxon Cove Clean-up + Celebrate Trails Day!

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Oxon Cove Park (17 DC Village Lane SW, Washington, DC 20032)

Join this annual event to help clean-up Oxon Cove Park, a gem in SW DC and in Prince George’s County, MD!

Meetup

Meetup details:
✓ 5inStride
✓ celebrate
✓ clean-up
✓ community service
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Free
✓ Maryland
✓ volunteer

 
Sat
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

Meetup details:
✓ Arlington
✓ community service
✓ events
✓ Fairfax
✓ Free
✓ Virginia
✓ w&od trail

 
Sat
27
Apr

Earth Day River Cleanup at Oxon Cove

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!

✓ community service
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Free
✓ Maryland

 
Sun
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

Meetup details:
✓ #5inStride
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Free
✓ FUN
✓ kids
✓ Raffle

 
Sat
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

Meetup details:
✓ 5inStride
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Free
✓ outside
✓ photography
✓ trails
✓ Walk

 
Sat
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

Meetup details:
✓ advocacy
✓ Free
✓ low stress network
✓ Maryland

 
Sat
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

Ride details:
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Family
✓ Family-Friendly
✓ Free
✓ FUN
✓ kids
✓ ride

 
Sat
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

Meetup details:
✓ 5inStride
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Free
✓ FUN

 
Sat
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

Ride details:
✓ DC
✓ events
✓ Family-Friendly
✓ Free
✓ FUN
✓ kids
✓ ride