Things to do this week
Gearin’ Up Bicycles Volunteer Orientation
Mar 28, 2025
We’ll cover the WABA Code of Conduct, volunteer expectations, roles, and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Ebike Tasting Party
Mar 29, 2025
Test ride lots of different bikes in one place! Try out family bikes, cargo bikes, ebikes, commuters and more.
Gearin’ Up Volunteer Wheatpaste Session
Mar 29, 2025
Help us get the word out about the shop!
495 Southside Express Lanes Open House #1
Apr 1, 2025
Turn out at an upcoming VDOT open house to urge better solutions than a wider highway & more toll lanes.
495 Southside Express Lanes Open House #2
Apr 2, 2025
Turn out at an upcoming VDOT open house to urge better solutions than a wider highway & more toll lanes.
WEBINAR: Maryland State Transportation Trails Strategic Plan
Apr 3, 2025
Learn about MDOT’s Maryland State Transportation Trails Strategic Plan.
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Expo
Apr 4, 2025
Use Bike Valet DMV’s conveniently situated temporary bike parking to secure your bike while at the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Health and Fitness Expo.
Walk & Learn: Engineering Safer Streets
Apr 5, 2025
Take a walk with Arlington County’s Vision Zero team and learn how simple changes can make our streets safer.
Community Walk at Poplar Point
Apr 5, 2025
Join the District and the National Parking Service for a walking tour of the Poplar Point site with the project team.
Love My Largo
Apr 5, 2025
A fresh farmers market, live music, fitness classes, games, art, and more.
Gearin’ Up Bicycles Grand Opening
Apr 5, 2025
Stop by for coffee, high fives, cool gear, and good vibes.
WABA x GWU Confident City Cycling
Apr 5, 2025
Featured Events
Ride
2025 Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic
Apr 19, 2025
Join us for a leisurely ride through our vibrant region as the flowers bloom and the air fills with the scents of spring.
Ride
The Great Bicycle Tour of the C&O Canal
Jul 12, 2025
Join a fully supported four-day ride on the C&O Canal! Includes 184.5 miles of no hills, no headwinds, and no cars.
Ride
DC Bike Ride 2025
Sep 6, 2025
Cruise along car-free streets to see DC’s most iconic sights. Enjoy the 20-mile course and experience great amenities at the Finish Festival.
Ride
BellRinger 2025
Oct 25, 2025
Take on one of four scenic routes starting in Georgetown and ride to end cancer. Gear up for live entertainment, great food, and your biggest fans cheering you on.
Bike Friendly Local Events
Below are events with free bike valet parking from our friends at Bike Valet DMV.
All Events
Meetup
Gearin’ Up Bicycles Volunteer Orientation
Mar 28, 2025
We’ll cover the WABA Code of Conduct, volunteer expectations, roles, and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Meetup
Ebike Tasting Party
Mar 29, 2025
Test ride lots of different bikes in one place! Try out family bikes, cargo bikes, ebikes, commuters and more.
Meetup
Gearin’ Up Volunteer Wheatpaste Session
Mar 29, 2025
Help us get the word out about the shop!
Meetup
495 Southside Express Lanes Open House #1
Apr 1, 2025
Turn out at an upcoming VDOT open house to urge better solutions than a wider highway & more toll lanes.
Meetup
495 Southside Express Lanes Open House #2
Apr 2, 2025
Turn out at an upcoming VDOT open house to urge better solutions than a wider highway & more toll lanes.
Meetup
WEBINAR: Maryland State Transportation Trails Strategic Plan
Apr 3, 2025
Learn about MDOT’s Maryland State Transportation Trails Strategic Plan.
Meetup
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Expo
Apr 4, 2025
Use Bike Valet DMV’s conveniently situated temporary bike parking to secure your bike while at the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Health and Fitness Expo.
Meetup
Community Walk at Poplar Point
Apr 5, 2025
Join the District and the National Parking Service for a walking tour of the Poplar Point site with the project team.
Meetup
Walk & Learn: Engineering Safer Streets
Apr 5, 2025
Take a walk with Arlington County’s Vision Zero team and learn how simple changes can make our streets safer.
Meetup
Love My Largo
Apr 5, 2025
A fresh farmers market, live music, fitness classes, games, art, and more.
Meetup
Gearin’ Up Bicycles Grand Opening
Apr 5, 2025
Stop by for coffee, high fives, cool gear, and good vibes.
Class
WABA x GWU Confident City Cycling
Apr 5, 2025
Class
Adult Learn to Ride
Apr 6, 2025
Meetup
495 Southside Express Lanes Open House #3
Apr 7, 2025
Turn out at an upcoming VDOT open house to urge better solutions than a wider highway & more toll lanes.
Meetup
495 Southside Express Lanes Open House #4
Apr 9, 2025
Turn out at an upcoming VDOT open house to urge better solutions than a wider highway & more toll lanes.
Ride
Major Taylor Ride
Apr 12, 2025
Enjoy a variety of activities, food trucks, and club-hosted rides.
Class
WABA x SoulTrak Youth Learn to Ride
Apr 12, 2025
Class
Adult Learn to Ride and Scooter Training
Apr 13, 2025
Class
Youth Learn to Ride
Apr 13, 2025
Class
Confident City Cycling
Apr 13, 2025
Meetup
Volunteer Opportunity: Day of Play at RFK
Apr 16, 2025
Ride
2025 Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic
Apr 19, 2025
Join us for a leisurely ride through our vibrant region as the flowers bloom and the air fills with the scents of spring.
Class
Adult Learn to Ride
Apr 19, 2025
Ride
Trail Riding Basics
Apr 19, 2025
Class
Adult Learn to Ride
Apr 19, 2025
Class
Confident City Cycling
Apr 20, 2025
Class
Adult Learn to Ride
Apr 20, 2025
Meetup
Celebrate Trails Day & Oxon Cove Clean-up (Morning Shift)
Apr 26, 2025
Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network and partners to celebrate trails & Earth Day with a clean-up!
Class
Adult Learn to Ride
Apr 26, 2025
Class
Trail Riding Basics
Apr 26, 2025
Meetup
Celebrate Trails Day & Oxon Cove Clean-up (Afternoon Shift)
Apr 26, 2025
Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network and partners to celebrate trails & Earth Day with a clean-up!
Class
Adult Learn to Ride and Scooter Training
Apr 27, 2025
Class
Learn to Ride
May 3, 2025
Class
Learn to Ride
May 3, 2025
Class
Learn to Ride
May 4, 2025
Ride
Save the Date: Tyson’s Pedal with Petals
May 10, 2025
Registration coming soon for this family-friendly ride.
Class
Learn to Ride
May 10, 2025
Class
Learn to Ride
May 10, 2025
Class
Basic Skills Clinic
May 11, 2025
Ride
The Great Bicycle Tour of the C&O Canal
Jul 12, 2025
Join a fully supported four-day ride on the C&O Canal! Includes 184.5 miles of no hills, no headwinds, and no cars.
Ride
DC Bike Ride 2025
Sep 6, 2025
Cruise along car-free streets to see DC’s most iconic sights. Enjoy the 20-mile course and experience great amenities at the Finish Festival.
Ride
BellRinger 2025
Oct 25, 2025
Take on one of four scenic routes starting in Georgetown and ride to end cancer. Gear up for live entertainment, great food, and your biggest fans cheering you on.