…bike, reapplying every 2 hours or so. Shade is your new best friend. For a more bearable and comfortable ride, plan your ride along shady routes and scout out some…

WABA’s community rides are limited to 30 riders. You must provide your own bike and helmet. Seriously — helmets are mandatory for participation, because of the way our insurance policy…

…talk. I could see her visibly relax. Find common ground: I totally agreed with her, so common ground was easy to find. Many cyclists behave badly in and around that…

…users. Many use the trail for commuting to work. National Institutes of Health is a major regional job center and downtown Bethesda is a large commercial district. Connecting jobs and…

…and communities who encourage and support biking. Why bike to school at all? Biking is a fun, healthy and community-minded way to get around your neighborhood. It’s good for you,…

…the roadway nearly became a freeway in the 1960s. Now, as communities seek alternatives to traffic congestion and show their preference and support for walkable and bikeable communities, it is…

…over the coming weeks and months. The core element of Vision Zero is a commitment to end traffic fatalities and serious injuries within a specific amount of time. New York…

…and fun celebration of the biking and walking trails that connect our region. The outdoor celebration will feature: Free bike repairs by expert REI mechanics Free cookies from Captain Cookie…

…should be enhanced for safe and comfortable bicycle travel, not restricted. Bike parking options and Capital Bikeshare should be expanded. Download our prepared fact sheet with complete talking points and…

…aims to get our region talking about the future of our bicycling infrastructure on the eve of election season. If you join or renew with WABA during the week of…

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles blog series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more…

For a few hours last Friday, the D.C. Bike Ambassadors transformed a single metered parking space outside of WABA’s Adams Morgan office into a tiny temporary park. PARK(ing) Day is…

…bicycle stolen. An officer will come and meet you to file a stolen property report. To file the report, they will need the following information: type of bike, color, serial…

This is part of our Women & Bicycles blog series, part of WABA’s initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These posts aren’t…

…agree certain weather situations dictate our decision to commute by bike. Thundersnow? Freak winter hurricanes? Golf-ball sized hail? No thanks! I’ll sacrifice my bicycling freedoms and take the dry, air-conditioned…

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Bi-Weekly Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get…

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Bi-Weekly Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get…

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Bi-Weekly Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get…

…Rides are a great way to try out new equipment, new routes, and get new family members out on bikes. Rides usually incorporate a fun activity like water parks, arts…

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles blog series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more…

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles blog series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more…

…policies and infrastructure in the region. Our resources will: direct you to a local bike shop; explain local biking laws; provide tips for new riders; show you how to request…

…marketing and communications strategies Experience in growing social media followers and increasing engagement. Ability to function, collaborate, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities Keen eye for…

Read Bike Portland’s dispatches from the National Bike Summit San Francisco can very definitely afford bike infrastructure, according to this Green Lane Project infographic. Register for Bike to Work Day…

On Friday, I will be testifying on behalf of WABA at the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety’s annual oversight hearing on the efforts of the Metropolitan Police Department….

…bike after every major rain or about once a month, whichever comes first. Materials: Liquid degreaser: I use SimpleGreen. It’s affordable, non-toxic, and biodegradable. Bike lube: Click here for Bicycling…

This blog post is part of a new series by our bike ambassadors. It’s dedicated to presenting tips that will encourage new riders to get started. We’ll link these posts…

…Flickr user’s “best” photos, based on Flickr’s “interestingness” rating (which combines views, favorites, and comments on uploaded photos). Here are the best photos on WABA’s own Flickr account, and here…

This blog post is part of a new series by our bike ambassadors. It’s dedicated to presenting tips that will encourage new riders to get started. We’ll link these posts…