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Sat
05
Oct

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

Sat
05
Oct

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

Sat
05
Oct

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

Sat
05
Oct

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

Sat
05
Oct

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

Sun
06
Oct

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

Mon
07
Oct

“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).

 

Wed
09
Oct

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.

 

Wed
09
Oct

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

Sat
12
Oct

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

Sun
13
Oct

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

Sun
13
Oct

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

Tue
15
Oct

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

Thu
17
Oct

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

Thu
17
Oct

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

Sat
19
Oct

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).

 

Sat
19
Oct

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

Sat
19
Oct

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

Sat
19
Oct

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

Sat
19
Oct

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

Sun
20
Oct

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

Mon
21
Oct

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.

 

Sat
26
Oct

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

Sat
26
Oct

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

Sat
26
Oct

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

Sat
26
Oct

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

Sun
27
Oct

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

Mon
28
Oct

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.

 

Tue
29
Oct

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.

 

Wed
30
Oct

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.

 

Sat
02
Nov

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

Sat
02
Nov

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

Sun
03
Nov

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

Fri
08
Nov

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.

 

Sat
09
Nov

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!

 

Sat
16
Nov

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

Sun
17
Nov

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

Sun
17
Nov

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

Sun
17
Nov

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

Thu
21
Nov

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

Thu
19
Dec

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

SAVE THE DATE
Wed
26
Feb

WABA’s 2025 Annual Member Meeting

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Meetup - WABA Signature Event

Join WABA at the 2025 Annual Member Meeting.

 

Meetup - WABA Signature Event