Things to do this week:
04
Oct
Aster College Park will be hosting a Bike Basics 101 event in partnership with College Park Bicycles
Aster College Park Bike Event
College Park, MD
Meetup / Partner Event
04
Oct
Hear about Prince George’s County planning, parks, and recreation FY23 budget forum with M-NCPPC.
Prince George’s County M-NCPPC Planning Board Budget Forum (1 of 2)
Online
Meetup
05
Oct
Sign up to testify and demand safe streets action from the DC Council. Click through for details on signing up.
DC Council Hearing on Impoundment Reform Act and Traffic Safety in the District
Online
Meetup
06
Oct
Join a walking tour highlighting mixed use development and efforts to improve walking and biking around downtown Largo.
Downtown Largo Walking Tour & Smart Growth Social
Largo Hospital (University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center)
Meetup
08
Oct
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Adult Learn to Ride
Carter Barron, DC
Class
08
Oct
Join Lime Connect’s annual fundraiser ride with marked courses, aid stations, food, beer, massages and more! Courses for riders of all experience levels, join this ride to help provide scholarships for high school seniors with disabilities.
Lime Connect Century Ride
Reston
Ride / Partner Event
Featured Events
WABA members are at the forefront of our fight for a transportation system that works for everyone in the region. Your membership allows us to achieve our mission of empowering people to ride bikes, build connections and transform places.
2022 Membership Drive
Sept 20 - Oct 3
Everywhere!
Meetup / WABA Signature Event
04
Oct
Aster College Park will be hosting a Bike Basics 101 event in partnership with College Park Bicycles
Aster College Park Bike Event
College Park, MD
Meetup / Partner Event
08
Oct
Join Lime Connect’s annual fundraiser ride with marked courses, aid stations, food, beer, massages and more! Courses for riders of all experience levels, join this ride to help provide scholarships for high school seniors with disabilities.
Lime Connect Century Ride
Reston
Ride / Partner Event
12
Oct
WABA’s turning 50, and we’re celebrating!
WABA’s 50th Anniversary Jubilee
District Winery
Meetup / WABA Signature Event
21
Oct
A brand new, fully supported ride promising a one-of-a-kind weekend of cycling, food, music, and celebration. Every dollar raised will fund cancer research at Georgetown Lombardi. Register to ride 25, 50, or 100 miles.
Bellringer
Ride / Partner Event
29
Oct
Join the Ward 8 Bike Ride. Bikes and helmets provided!
Ward 8 Bike Ride
Wheeler Road Southeast & Valley Avenue Southeast
Ride / Partner Event
All Upcoming Events:
04
Oct
Prince George’s County M-NCPPC Planning Board Budget Forum (1 of 2)
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Online
Hear about Prince George’s County planning, parks, and recreation FY23 budget forum with M-NCPPC.
Meetup
04
Oct
Aster College Park Bike Event
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
College Park, MD
Partner Event
Aster College Park will be hosting a Bike Basics 101 event in partnership with College Park Bicycles
Meetup - Partner Event
05
Oct
DC Council Hearing on Impoundment Reform Act and Traffic Safety in the District
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Online
Sign up to testify and demand safe streets action from the DC Council. Click through for details on signing up.
Meetup
06
Oct
Downtown Largo Walking Tour & Smart Growth Social
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Largo Hospital (University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center)
Join a walking tour highlighting mixed use development and efforts to improve walking and biking around downtown Largo.
Meetup
08
Oct
W&OD Trail Invasive Plant Removal
Saturday, October 8, 2022
W&OD Trail Entrance (2308 Jackson Parkway Vienna, VA)
Join NOVA Parks and Fairfax County for a day of service removing invasive species from the W&OD Trail.
Meetup
08
Oct
Confident City Cycling
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Bethesda Rescue Squad Parking Lot, Bethesda
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
08
Oct
Lime Connect Century Ride
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Reston
Partner Event
Join Lime Connect’s annual fundraiser ride with marked courses, aid stations, food, beer, massages and more! Courses for riders of all experience levels, join this ride to help provide scholarships for high school seniors with disabilities.
Ride - Partner Event
08
Oct
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Carter Barron, DC
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
09
Oct
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, October 9, 2022
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
09
Oct
Basic Skills Clinic
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
This clinic is a chance to practice basic skills in an open parking lot with instructor assistance.
Class
12
Oct
WABA’s 50th Anniversary Jubilee
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
District Winery
WABA Signature Event
WABA’s turning 50, and we’re celebrating!
Meetup - WABA Signature Event
12
Oct
Friends of the DC Streetcar Candidate Forum
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Online
Neutral candidate forum for the DC at-large council race. Cosponsors include The Hill is Home and WABA
Meetup
15
Oct
Youth Learn to Ride Class
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Carter Barron, DC
A fun, intuitive class for children aged 6-12 who have never ridden a bike before or have tried to learn and have not been successful.
Class
15
Oct
Alexandria Family
E-bike Demo
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Jones Point Park, Alexandria, VA
Check out the latest in e-bikes with Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee (BPAC), Lime, and local shops.
Meetup
15
Oct
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
16
Oct
Adult Learn to Ride + BIRD Scooter Training
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Westfield Montgomery Mall, Bethesda
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
18
Oct
Prince George’s Pedestrian & Bicyclist Behavioral Study: Kickoff Meeting
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
TBD
Do connected, safe places to bike & walk encourage biking & walking? Inquiring Prince George’s planners want to know.
Meetup
20
Oct
Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit
Thursday, October 20, 2022
NVRC Offices, Fairfax, VA
Join NVRC and partners for a Trails Summit on Thurs.,10/20, 10a-2p to discuss trails, parks, and regional coordination.
Meetup
21
Oct
Bellringer
Friday, October 21, 2022
Partner Event
A brand new, fully supported ride promising a one-of-a-kind weekend of cycling, food, music, and celebration. Every dollar raised will fund cancer research at Georgetown Lombardi. Register to ride 25, 50, or 100 miles.
Ride - Partner Event
22
Oct
Youth Learn to Ride Class
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
A fun, intuitive class for children aged 6-12 who have never ridden a bike before or have tried to learn and have not been successful.
Class
22
Oct
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
22
Oct
WABA X LIME Present: Ebike Trail Riding Basics
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
WABA and Lime’s Ebike Trail Riding Basics class teaches you the skills you need to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many trails and multi-use paths.
Class
22
Oct
Ward 2 Community Bike Ride with Councilmember Pinto
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Various stops in Ward 2
Join Ward 2 Councilmember Pinto for a community bike ride and share your priorities for safer streets.
Ride
23
Oct
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Anacostia Park, Washington DC
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
23
Oct
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Kenilworth Park, DC
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
29
Oct
Ward 8 Bike Ride
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Wheeler Road Southeast & Valley Avenue Southeast
Partner Event
Join the Ward 8 Bike Ride. Bikes and helmets provided!
Ride - Partner Event
29
Oct
Basic Skills Clinic + SPIN Scooter Training
Saturday, October 29, 2022
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
30
Oct
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Upper County Community Rec Center, Gaithersburg
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
05
Nov
Adult Learn to Ride + LIME Scooter Training
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Wheaton Ice Arena, Wheaton
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
05
Nov
Trail Riding Basics
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Kenilworth Park, DC
WABA’s Trail Riding Basics class teaches you the skills you need to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many trails and multi-use paths.
Class
05
Nov
The Cider Ride
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Metrobar, Edgewood, DC
WABA Signature Event
Rediscover our region as it’s been transformed by autumn!
Ride - WABA Signature Event
06
Nov
Trail Riding Basics
Sunday, November 6, 2022
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
WABA’s Trail Riding Basics class teaches you the skills you need to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many trails and multi-use paths.
Class
12
Nov
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, November 12, 2022
GEICO, Chevy Chase
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class