Things to do soon:
Youth Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Class
Cady Dr, Fort Washington
Cady Dr, Fort Washington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Tour de Trail: Pentagon Memorial
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Meetup
Water Park, Crystal City
Water Park, Crystal City
The 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance hosts its second annual fundraiser walking tour to the Pentagon Memorial.
Meetup
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Class
White Oak Rec Center, Silver Spring
White Oak Rec Center, Silver Spring
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Bike Valet at Art on the Avenue
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Meetup - Promoted Event
Del Ray
Del Ray
Del Ray’s favorite annual Art Festival, this time with free bike and scooter parking!
Meetup - Promoted Event
Spoke’n Word: W&OD Trail Takeover
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Meetup
W&OD trailhead @S Four Mile Run Dr & Shirlington Rd
W&OD trailhead @S Four Mile Run Dr & Shirlington Rd
Arlington County Public Library is celebrating the W&OD Trail with activities at stops along the trail.
Meetup
Basic Skills Clinic and Scooter Training
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Class
Montgomery College, Rockville
Montgomery College, Rockville
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
Featured Events
BellRinger
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Ride - Paid Listing
Georgetown University
Georgetown University
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
The Cider Ride
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Rediscover our region as it’s been transformed by autumn!
Ride - WABA Signature Event
All Events
Bike Valet at Art on the Avenue
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Meetup - Promoted Event
Del Ray
Del Ray
Del Ray’s favorite annual Art Festival, this time with free bike and scooter parking!
Meetup - Promoted Event
Spoke’n Word: W&OD Trail Takeover
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Meetup
W&OD trailhead @S Four Mile Run Dr & Shirlington Rd
W&OD trailhead @S Four Mile Run Dr & Shirlington Rd
Arlington County Public Library is celebrating the W&OD Trail with activities at stops along the trail.
Meetup
Youth Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Class
Cady Dr, Fort Washington
Cady Dr, Fort Washington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Tour de Trail: Pentagon Memorial
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Meetup
Water Park, Crystal City
Water Park, Crystal City
The 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance hosts its second annual fundraiser walking tour to the Pentagon Memorial.
Meetup
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Class
White Oak Rec Center, Silver Spring
White Oak Rec Center, Silver Spring
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Basic Skills Clinic and Scooter Training
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Class
Montgomery College, Rockville
Montgomery College, Rockville
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
“Heidi Across America” Author Event
Monday, October 7, 2024
Meetup - Partner Event
People’s Book - 7014 Westmoreland Avenue, Takoma Park, MD
People’s Book - 7014 Westmoreland Avenue, Takoma Park, MD
Join us for a book talk by Heidi Beierle as she discusses what she learned while biking across the country.
Meetup - Partner Event
Speak up for a bike- and transit-friendly King St at Bradlee Shopping Center
Send supportive email by 10/7
City Hall or Virtual
Send supportive email by 10/7, City Hall or Virtual
Alexandria City Council will vote 10/8 on the redesign of King St at the Bradlee Shopping Center – send a supportive email beforehand OR testify (in-person or virtually).
Huntington Avenue – Road Diet Public Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Virtual
Virtual
Huntington Ave in Fairfax is slated for a road diet to improve safety for all users – learn more at the public meeting on 10/9.
2024 WABA Awards
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Meetup
Lost Generation Brewing Company
Lost Generation Brewing Company
WABA is hosting the annual WABA awards on October 9th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Lost Generation Brewing Company in Washington, DC. The WABA Awards are an opportunity for members of our broad biking community to come together to celebrate the people and campaigns across our region that make bicycling great. This event is a recognition of […]
Meetup
Youth Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Class
Colin Powell Academy, Fort Washington
Colin Powell Academy, Fort Washington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
E-bike Confident City Cycling
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
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
Youth Learn to Ride
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Arboretum Bridge to Maryland Ave DDOT Public Meeting
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Meetup
Virtual
Virtual
Hear from DDOT about early stages of the Arboretum Bridge to Maryland Avenue Connector Feasibility Study.
Meetup
Sustainable Maryland Walking Tour: Riverdale Park Station
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Meetup
Riverdale Park Station, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
Riverdale Park Station, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
The Sustainable Maryland program will conduct a tour of mixed use development at the Riverdale Park train station.
Meetup
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Meetup
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!
Meetup
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Class
Germantown Rec Center, Germantown
Germantown Rec Center, Germantown
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Speak up for a better Eisenhower Avenue for all users
Send supportive email by 10/18
City Hall or Virtual
Send supportive email by 10/18, City Hall or Virtual
Alexandria City Council will vote 10/19 on a redesign of Eisenhower Ave – send a supportive email beforehand OR testify (in-person or virtually).
Trail Riding Basics
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Class
Quincy St, Arlington
Quincy St, Arlington
Learn how to ride safely and confidently on our region’s many wonderful trails!
Class
Ward 5 Family Biking: Espresso & Ale Ride
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Ride
Steam Valve + Right Proper Brookland
Steam Valve + Right Proper Brookland
Grab coffee at Steam Valve, go for a ride, end where we started for beer specials, tacos, and DCPL story time.
Ride
9th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Ride
Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA
Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA
Join the CTC at the 9th annual Tour de Mount Vernon. Riders will tour the Potomac Banks area of Fairfax, with 40-, 20-, and 3-mile youth routes.
Ride
WABA x goDCgo Youth Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Class
Pennsylvania Ave Baptist Church, Washington DC
Pennsylvania Ave Baptist Church, Washington DC
Learn to ride a bike!
Class
WABA x LIME E-bike Confident City Cycling
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Class
Montgomery College, Rockville
Montgomery College, Rockville
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
Potomac Heritage Trail – Wayfinding & Amenities Study
Monday, October 21, 2024
Virtual
Virtual
Northern Virginia Regional Commission to share results and next steps of their wayfinding & amenities study on 10/21.
BellRinger
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Ride - Paid Listing
Georgetown University
Georgetown University
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
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Class
Quincy St, Arlington
Quincy St, Arlington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Confident City Cycling
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
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
Anacostia Trail Halloween Alleycat Race
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Ride
Anacostia Stake Pavilion - 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020
Anacostia Stake Pavilion - 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020
Join us for a thrilling Halloween-themed Alleycat Race on the Anacostia Trail! This 13-mile adventure includes a costume contest with a head start for participants in costume, a photo clue hunt, and a chance to win prizes. The race is free and open to participants ages 13+, with adult supervision required for minors. Bring your […]
Ride
Adult Learn to Ride and Scooter Training
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Class
Westfield Montgomery Mall, Bethesda
Westfield Montgomery Mall, Bethesda
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
North Glebe Road Bridge Replacement – Design Public Meeting
Monday, October 28, 2024
Discovery Elementary School
Discovery Elementary School
Join VDOT staff on 10/28 to learn about the bridge replacement which will included improved sidewalks on both sides.
Potomac Heritage Trail – Loudoun County Feasability Study
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Ida Lee Recreation Center, Leesburg, VA and Virtual
Ida Lee Recreation Center, Leesburg, VA and Virtual
Northern Virginia Regional Commission hosts a public meeting on the Loudoun County routing of the Potomac Heritage Trail on 10/29.
Arlington Boulevard Safety Improvements – Design Public Hearing
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
On 10/30, learn about improvements to Arlington Blvd – like rebuilding the derelict shared-use paths – between Glebe & Fillmore.
Basic Skills Clinic
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Class
Burtonsville Park and Ride, Burtonsville
Burtonsville Park and Ride, Burtonsville
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
The Cider Ride
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Rediscover our region as it’s been transformed by autumn!
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Class
Lot 24 - Farm Women's Market, Bethesda
Lot 24 - Farm Women's Market, Bethesda
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Save the Date: “The Street Project” Screening w/ Fairfax FfSS
Friday, November 8, 2024
Vienna Community Center
Vienna Community Center
Join Fairfax Families for Safe Streets on 11/8 for a free screening and discussion of the award-winning “The Street Project” documentary.
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Class
Schweinhaut Senior Center, Silver Spring
Schweinhaut Senior Center, Silver Spring
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Tysons Trek & Treat
10/1 through 11/10
Tysons, VA
10/1 through 11/10, Tysons, VA
Join the Tysons Trek & Treat challenge 10/1 to 11/10 to earn weekly prizes just by walking and rolling!
Basic Skills Clinic
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Class
Quincy St, Arlington
Quincy St, 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
Ride For Your Life 2024
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Wood Acres Elementary School
Wood Acres Elementary School
This 10 mile, slow ride, honors all victims of traffic violence in the DMV, while also showing agencies and elected officials how important safety people who bike and walk.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Class
Quincy St, Arlington
Quincy St, Arlington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
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
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Meetup
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!
Meetup
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Meetup
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!
Meetup
WABA’s 2025 Annual Member Meeting
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meetup - WABA Signature Event
Join WABA at the 2025 Annual Member Meeting.
Meetup - WABA Signature Event