Solo Cider Ride Kits

…10-Mile Candy Apple Ride Route Starting from Dew Drop Inn: Downloadable files: GPX File TCX File PDF Cue Sheet Starting from Bladensburg Waterfront Park: Downloadable files: GPX File TCX File…

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on November 16, 2020.

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on November 16, 2020.

 

It’s Time for a Protected Bike Lane on Fenton Street

comfortable, will help attract new residents to our community, patrons to our businesses, and locals to our events. A protected bike lane on Fenton Street would bridge a substantial gap…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 13, 2020.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 13, 2020.

 


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How to teach kids to ride bikes

…to get a child of any age pedaling away! We’ll break down learning to ride into individual skills to learn and practice and provide you with the framework that WABA…

Zoom

Event, Resource last updated by Colin Browne on November 6, 2020.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Class

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Event, Resource last updated by Colin Browne on November 6, 2020.

 

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The Bike Ambassadors: Here for All Your Questions

…ride safely? Well, we have answers! We welcome you to bring all your thoughts and ideas to be answered by our knowledgeable WABA staff.  We are eager to answer all…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on November 6, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on November 6, 2020.

 

Two vulnerable road users killed by DC Police drivers in the past week.

…police stops where no ticket or citation was issued were of Black people.  By way of comparison, only 14% of stops were of white people who make up 36% of…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 28, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 28, 2020.

 

Introducing…pay-what-you-can membership

…Champion $50/month $600-$999 + free ride registration to a WABA fundraising ride and a call with an advocate Superstar $83/month $1000+ + regular personal communication from WABA leadership *Paying your…

Blog Post last updated by Hannah Anderson Dana on October 27, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Hannah Anderson Dana on October 27, 2020.

 

Antiracism Resources to Read and Watch

…Ibram X. Kendi (pdf) Police have always limited Black people’s mobility and freedom in public spaces, David Zegeye (News Story) Untokening Mobility: Beyond Pavement, Paint and Place, The Untokening (online…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 22, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 22, 2020.

 

Statement on the murder of George Floyd

…Police have always limited Black people’s mobility and freedom in public spaces, David Zegeye (News Story) Untokening Mobility: Beyond Pavement, Paint and Place, The Untokening (online resource) White Privilege: Unpacking…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 22, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 22, 2020.

 

2020 Vision Zero Summit Recap

…to the forefront for the Summit audience to hear. Watch a video (sponsored by SPIN) from these Community Listening Sessions below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb7WotUyUMM Thank you to our sponsors: Platinum Sponsors: Gold…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 13, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 13, 2020.

 

Win: Vision Zero Omnibus bill passes DC Council.

…the communities with less access to transit and fewer safe places to bike and walk. This bill comes at a devastating cost — the lives of our neighbors, friends, and…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 9, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 9, 2020.

 

Video: Conceptos Basicos de Ciclismo

¿Tienes preguntas o dudas de cómo empezar a andar de bici en Washington? ¿O cómo andar en bici puede reducir su impacto ecológico?Nuestros instructores hablarán sobre cómo andar en bici…

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

 

Webinar: como arreglar una rueda pinchada

Este taller en línea explica cómo arreglar una rueda pinchada….

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

 

Cómo andar en bicicleta durante COVID-19

Voy a comenzar con la pregunta que probablemente todos tienen en mente, ¿deberían andar en bicicleta durante COVID-19 y, de ser así, cómo pueden hacerlo de forma segura? La respuesta…

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

 

Cómo ponerse un casco correctamente

…correctamente, mueve tu cabeza rápidamente (cómo si estuvieras en un concierto de rock)! Si el casco no se mueve, estás listx para montar. Es importante tener en cuenta que no…

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

 

La revisión rápida o ABC Quick Check en inglés

…de bicicletas. También tenemos más recursos sobre cómo ajustar tu casco y cómo andar en el tráfico. ¡Si no encuentras ningún problema durante la revisión rápida o ABC Quick Check,…

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

 

Cómo andar de bicicleta en el tráfico

…alarmante al principio, pero la clave para desarrollar la confianza es saber dónde andar y cómo manejar diferentes situaciones de tráfico. Debes siempre actuar como un coche. Las personas en…

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

Resource last updated by Patricia Miguel on October 6, 2020.

 

Are Trails Safe?

…pretty much car-free with a few exemptions for city services and a few confused people. This common risk of vehicles is what makes trails so much safer.  Street Harassment/Profiling Since…

Resource last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on October 5, 2020.

Resource last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on October 5, 2020.

 

Petition: Don’t delay protected bike lanes in Petworth and Parkview!

…are dangerous to commuters and do nothing to calm traffic or restrict speeding in the area.  Please sign the petition now and support the timely completion of this awesome project!…

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on October 1, 2020.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on October 1, 2020.

 

Show MCDOT Your Support for Shared Streets

Early in September, WABA, Action Committee for Transit, Coalition For Smarter Growth, Forest Estates Community Association, Montgomery County Pedestrian Bicycle Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, and Sierra Club in Montgomery County…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 1, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 1, 2020.

 

20X20: Getting It Done

…are and get involved. A Big Fall for New Protected Bike Lanes photo from @thisisbossi As you read this, crews are upgrading bike lanes on 4th St. NW/SW from Maddison…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 30, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 30, 2020.

 

As the District Reopens, It Needs Resilient Streets

…corridor” will be critical to helping people safely and comfortably access the bridge and park, while helping drive economic development in the commercial corridors. Working with local partners and urban…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on September 30, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on September 30, 2020.

 

Join our community

…we face in our community. We can’t do it alone. WABA depends on area bicyclists like you to continue our work making bicycling a healthy and more sustainable means of…

Page last updated by Hannah Anderson Dana on September 28, 2020.

Page last updated by Hannah Anderson Dana on September 28, 2020.

 

50 States Solo Ride Kits

…Learn more about Murals DC and the artists who painted these murals at muralsdcproject.com Navigating PDF Cue Sheet View the route and download GPX and TXC Files for your Garmin…

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on September 27, 2020.

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on September 27, 2020.

 

2020 50 States Ride Guide

…with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34165398 From there you can download TCX/GPX files for a Garmin or other device if you have one. To get free RideWithGPS turn by turn navigation on your…

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on September 22, 2020.

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on September 22, 2020.

 

Biking on the Sidewalk

…good rundown on the tradeoffs and challenges of sidewalk riding. Most importantly: If you ride a bike on the sidewalk, you are the biggest and fastest thing in that space….

Resource last updated by Colin Browne on September 18, 2020.

Resource last updated by Colin Browne on September 18, 2020.

 

2020 DC Murals Ride Guide

…a responsibility to keep our community safe.  If you do not comply with safety procedures at an event:  You are risking the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on September 12, 2020.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on September 12, 2020.

 

2020 “A Right to the City” Ride Guide

…a responsibility to keep our community safe.  If you do not comply with safety procedures at an event:  You are risking the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on September 12, 2020.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on September 12, 2020.

 

COVID-19 Policy Recommendations

With COVID-19 cases still rising and experts indicating that the end of the crisis is still months away, most people are looking at a lot more time at home.  But…

Action Alert, Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 9, 2020.

Action Alert, Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 9, 2020.

 

Support Protected Bike Lanes & Bus Lanes on Penn Ave SE

…DDOT a quick email with your comments. Get as detailed as you like and make it personal! Comments are due July 31. Bike lanes have been planned for Pennsylvania Ave…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 1, 2020.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 1, 2020.

 

Masks and biking

…have at home, and has not been subject to rigorous flow testing. We do know COVID-19 is commonly spread by aerosolized droplets so having something that stops droplets from you…

Resource last updated by Colin Browne on August 20, 2020.

Resource last updated by Colin Browne on August 20, 2020.