Things to do this week:
20
Jan
We’re a group of neighbors working together for safer streets, protected bike lanes, and more options for getting around Ward 5. Join us!
Safe Streets for Ward 5 Monthly Meetup
Right Proper - Brookland
Meetup
21
Jan
A community meeting about three efforts to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety along Fenton Street
Protected Bike Lanes on Fenton Street!
East Silver Spring Elementary
Meetup
22
Jan
We will talk strategy, fun tactics, and next steps for solidifying support for better biking in Wards 1 & 2.
Ward 1 & 2 Safe Streets Meetup
WABA HQ
Meetup
26
Jan
Join folks from Women & Bicycles for a ride down Sligo Creek Trail to the Hyattsville location of Vigilante for a book club.
Women & Bicycles: Bicycles & Book Chat
Silver Spring Metro, 8400 Colesville Road
Ride
27
Jan
Join WABA’s Ward 7 Action Group to talk organizing strategy around the 20×20 Campaign. We’ll dig into projects and plan our next activities.
Ward 7 Protected Bike Lanes Meeting
Private Residence, RSVP for Address
Meetup
Featured Events
14
Feb
BikeArlington invites you to warm up to cold- weather biking on International Winter Bike to Work Day.
Winter Bike to Work Day
Gravelly Point
Meetup / Partner Event
26
Feb
Join WABA, the board, staff, and members as we share our 2020 plans, hear from you, and recognize outstanding advocates in our community.
2020 Bicyclists’ Choice Awards
The Hill Center
Meetup / WABA Signature Event
19
Mar
Join experts, policymakers, and advocates to assess the region’s progress toward eliminating fatal crashes.
Washington Region Vision Zero Summit
The Milken Institute
Meetup / WABA Signature Event
26
Apr
A two-wheeled urban outing!
The Sprouts Ride
NoMa DC
Ride / WABA Signature Event
13
Jun
Bring the family! It’s a bike ride, it’s a picnic, it’s a party!
The Sweet Ride & Shindig
Arlington, VA
Ride / WABA Signature Event
05
Sep
Ride every state named avenue in the District of Columbia! (This is a tough one. Shorter routes available.)
The 50 States Ride
Washington, DC
Ride / WABA Signature Event
All Upcoming Events:
20
Jan
Safe Streets for Ward 5 Monthly Meetup
Monday, January 20, 2020
Right Proper - Brookland
We’re a group of neighbors working together for safer streets, protected bike lanes, and more options for getting around Ward 5. Join us!
Meetup
21
Jan
Protected Bike Lanes on Fenton Street!
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
East Silver Spring Elementary
A community meeting about three efforts to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety along Fenton Street
Meetup
22
Jan
Ward 1 & 2 Safe Streets Meetup
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
WABA HQ
We will talk strategy, fun tactics, and next steps for solidifying support for better biking in Wards 1 & 2.
Meetup
26
Jan
Women & Bicycles: Bicycles & Book Chat
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Silver Spring Metro, 8400 Colesville Road
Join folks from Women & Bicycles for a ride down Sligo Creek Trail to the Hyattsville location of Vigilante for a book club.
Ride
27
Jan
Ward 7 Protected Bike Lanes Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2020
Private Residence, RSVP for Address
Join WABA’s Ward 7 Action Group to talk organizing strategy around the 20×20 Campaign. We’ll dig into projects and plan our next activities.
Meetup
01
Feb
Women & Bicycles: Winter Riding Workshop with Pie!
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Clarendon Metro, 3100 Wilson Boulevard
Fact: pie makes any bike ride better. Come enjoy some pie with us in Arlington and talk about winter riding.
Ride
04
Feb
Community Listening Session – East
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Place SE
You know better than anyone where the transportation trouble spots are in your neighborhood—come talk to us about it.
Meetup
10
Feb
Community Listening Session – West
Monday, February 10, 2020
Raymond Recreation Center, 3725 10th Street NW
You know better than anyone where the transportation trouble spots are in your neighborhood—come talk to us about it.
Meetup
14
Feb
Winter Bike to Work Day
Friday, February 14, 2020
Gravelly Point
Partner Event
BikeArlington invites you to warm up to cold- weather biking on International Winter Bike to Work Day.
Meetup - Partner Event
18
Feb
Youth Learn to Ride
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Rita Bright Family and Youth Center
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
22
Feb
Family Confident City Cycling
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Rita Bright Family and Youth Center
More joy, less stress! Join us for a skills, confidence, and community building.
Class
26
Feb
2020 Bicyclists’ Choice Awards
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
The Hill Center
WABA Signature Event
Join WABA, the board, staff, and members as we share our 2020 plans, hear from you, and recognize outstanding advocates in our community.
Meetup - WABA Signature Event
19
Mar
Washington Region Vision Zero Summit
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The Milken Institute
WABA Signature Event
Join experts, policymakers, and advocates to assess the region’s progress toward eliminating fatal crashes.
Meetup - WABA Signature Event
03
Apr
2020 Transportation Safety Leadership Training Program
Friday, April 3, 2020
Join us for the 2020 Transportation Safety Leadership Training! The goal of this program is to increase the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians and reduce crashes throughout Northern Virginia by training instructors who will provide bicycle and pedestrian education to their communities.
Class
26
Apr
The Sprouts Ride
Sunday, April 26, 2020
NoMa DC
WABA Signature Event
A two-wheeled urban outing!
Ride - WABA Signature Event
13
Jun
The Sweet Ride & Shindig
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Arlington, VA
WABA Signature Event
Bring the family! It’s a bike ride, it’s a picnic, it’s a party!
Ride - WABA Signature Event
05
Sep
The 50 States Ride
Saturday, September 5, 2020
Washington, DC
WABA Signature Event
Ride every state named avenue in the District of Columbia! (This is a tough one. Shorter routes available.)
Ride - WABA Signature Event
10
Sep
Liberty Climate Ride
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Philadelphia to DC
4-day fundraising ride from Philadelphia to DC to raise awareness for sustainable climate solutions. You can ride to support WABA!
Ride
09
Oct
WABA in the Wild
Friday, October 9, 2020
REI Rockville, 910 Rose Avenue, North Bethesda, MD
Mud. Wildlife. Good company. Yummy food. Showers. What’s not to like?
Ride
07
Nov
The Cider Ride
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Brookland, DC
WABA Signature Event
Rediscover our region as it’s been transformed by autumn!
Ride - WABA Signature Event