19
May,
2024
NOW HAPPENING ON SUNDAY, MAY 19TH, 2024

NOW ON SUNDAY, MAY 19TH, 2024 – DC Youth Bike Bus Ride ($50 Stipend for Youth Participants!)

NOW HAPPENING ON SUNDAY, MAY 19TH, 2024

…sure you indicate that on your registration by May 15 at the latest. If you have any questions or missed the May 15 deadline, please email Michelle Shin at michelle.shin@waba.org….

Anacostia Recreation Center

Event last updated by Michelle Shin on May 17, 2024.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Ride

Anacostia Recreation Center

Event last updated by Michelle Shin on May 17, 2024.

 

Ride

Bike bus resources

…Bike to School Week guide | HUB Cycling How to start a bike bus in your community | Momentum Mag Building a global ‘bike bus’ community | TheCityFix Primary pupils…

Resource last updated by Aimee Custis on May 16, 2024.

Resource last updated by Aimee Custis on May 16, 2024.

 

Promoting Bicycle Safety at Georgetown University

…on campus and incentivized the public to stop by the table by having free giveaways such as bike helmets, bike lights, reflective stickers, as well as printed materials like a…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on May 15, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on May 15, 2024.

 


18
May,
2024

2024 Prince George’s County Bike Summit

…panel discussion of Expanding the Prince George’s County Bicycling Network with community members and county and state officials, followed by the program’s centerpiece, a roundtable on Bicycling Equity/Building Community Power. …

Creative Suitland: 4719 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland, MD 20746

Event last updated by Seth Grimes on May 14, 2024.

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Meetup

Creative Suitland: 4719 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland, MD 20746

Event last updated by Seth Grimes on May 14, 2024.

 

Meetup


17
May,
2024

Bike to Work Day

It’s the best commute of the year!…

Pit stop all over the region

Event last updated by Trey Robinson on May 13, 2024.

Friday, May 17, 2024

Ride - Partner Event

Pit stop all over the region

Event last updated by Trey Robinson on May 13, 2024.

 

Ride - Partner Event


11
May,
2024

Hill Family Biking Open House @ Lincoln Park

Celebrate & learn about Hill Family Biking at their open house at Lincoln Park by the playgrounds on Saturday, May 11th from 10am-12pm. Celebrate with coffee, donuts, HFB stickers and

Lincoln Park near the Playgrounds

Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on May 9, 2024.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Meetup

Lincoln Park near the Playgrounds

Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on May 9, 2024.

 

Meetup


14
May,
2024

Ward 7 DC Council Candidate Virtual Forum

…to have a strong vision of what the future of transportation in DC looks like. To that end, WABA, Friends of DC Streetcar, Marshall Heights Community Development Organization are cohosting,…

Virtual

Blog Post, Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 7, 2024.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Meetup

Virtual

Blog Post, Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 7, 2024.

 

Meetup


04
Jun,
2024

Filmed by Bike: Bike Love

Signal Financial invites WABA members to join us at our City Center branch location this June for an exclusive event filled with movies, refreshments, and fun! Filmed by Bike: Bike…

Signal Financial City Center

Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 6, 2024.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Meetup - Partner Event

Signal Financial City Center

Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 6, 2024.

 

Meetup - Partner Event

Prince George’s Friends: You’re Invited to WABA’s (Free!) May 18 Bike Summit in Suitland

…Register (free)! The summit will open with a WABA welcome (of course!) followed by an opening keynote from Prince George’s County Council Chair Jolene Ivey. Chair Ivey is an ally….

Blog Post last updated by Seth Grimes on May 3, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Seth Grimes on May 3, 2024.

 

Ask Prince George’s to Fund Safe Streets and Bike Programs

…have a roundtable discussion of Bicycling Equity & Building Community Power that will focus on communities of color and a panel on Expanding the Prince George’s County Bicycle Network, featuring…

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on May 1, 2024.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on May 1, 2024.

 

Interview with Alyssa Proudfoot Siegel

…skill shares (from basic bike maintenance to winter biking), and a safe community for people to ask biking questions and receive answers.   Alyssa is also an organizer for DC bike…

Blog Post last updated by Michelle Shin on April 30, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Michelle Shin on April 30, 2024.

 


01
Jun,
2024

Let’s Get Rolling: Commuting 101

Register on Eventbrite…

RFK Skatepark Parking Lot, Washington DC

Event last updated by Sydney Sotelo on April 29, 2024.

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Class

RFK Skatepark Parking Lot, Washington DC

Event last updated by Sydney Sotelo on April 29, 2024.

 

Class


04
May,
2024

2024 Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic

and community. Route Options: Petals and Pedals Route (20 miles)- Discover unexpected sites and gorgeous scenes as you “bike and smell the flowers.” Check-in time: 9:30am Group Start: 10:30am Blossom…

Franklin Park

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on April 29, 2024.

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Ride - WABA Signature Event

Franklin Park

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on April 29, 2024.

 

Ride - WABA Signature Event


11
May,
2024

Cycle of Life: Green Youth Ride

…a break from studying and appreciate our surroundings.  Sign up! WABA invites you to join us for the Cycle of Life: Green Youth Ride on Saturday, May 11, from 1…

Alethia Tanner Park

Event last updated by Sarah Haedrich on April 29, 2024.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Ride

Alethia Tanner Park

Event last updated by Sarah Haedrich on April 29, 2024.

 

Ride


02
May,
2024

WABA FY25 Budget Testimony Drop-in Working Session

…soft beverages so come hungry for snacks and knowledge! The WABA office has limited accessibility– please email alyssa.proudfoot@waba.org for accommodation questions.  There is bike parking outside and inside the office….

WABA Office - 2599 Ontario Road

Action Alert, Blog Post, Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 26, 2024.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Meetup

WABA Office - 2599 Ontario Road

Action Alert, Blog Post, Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 26, 2024.

 

Meetup


12
May,
2024

Breakfast in Nest: Mother’s Day Birding Walk

Ever heard the common refrain “the early bird gets the worm”? Well, the early birder gets to see that early bird. Come out this Mother’s Day for a wonderful morning…

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Event last updated by Colin Browne on April 24, 2024.

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Meetup

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Event last updated by Colin Browne on April 24, 2024.

 

Meetup


24
Apr,
2024

WABA on Connecticut: Taking the Lanes

Wednesday 4/24 6:30pm, 7pm rollout Mayor Bowser thinks that we’ll let her slide after going back on her word. We need to hold her accountable. Join us on Wednesday and

Van Ness Metro Station (near Starbucks)

Action Alert, Blog Post, Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 24, 2024.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Ride

Van Ness Metro Station (near Starbucks)

Action Alert, Blog Post, Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 24, 2024.

 

Ride


27
Apr,
2024

Earth Day River Cleanup at Oxon Cove + Celebrate Trails Day

Join WABA, the Trail Rangers, the Potomac Riverkeeper Network, and community partners for river and trail cleanup effort at Oxon Cove. We’ll host volunteers in two shifts, with access from…

DC Village Lane SW in DC/Oxon Hill Farm in MD

Action Alert, Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 23, 2024.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Meetup

DC Village Lane SW in DC/Oxon Hill Farm in MD

Action Alert, Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 23, 2024.

 

Meetup

Annual Oxon Cove Clean-up + Celebrate Trails Day!

Celebrate Trails Day and help clean-up Oxon Cove and the Oxon Run Trail!…

Blog Post last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 23, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 23, 2024.

 

Meetup

DC Bike Ride

…the standard registration at $50 to unlimited registrants. You can share the code WABAEMPOWER with staff, friends, family members, and community. Register online at dcbikeride.com and for questions, email hello@dcbikeride.com….

Blog Post last updated by Jordan Mittleman on April 19, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Jordan Mittleman on April 19, 2024.

 


24
Apr,
2024

Show Support for Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lanes

…down without a fight. Join us in speaking out and showing up for a street made for people– that doesn’t threaten our lives and community for more parking and unsafe…

Action Alert, Blog Post, Event last updated by Anna McCormally on April 19, 2024.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Ride

Action Alert, Blog Post, Event last updated by Anna McCormally on April 19, 2024.

 

Ride


17
Apr,
2024

DC Bicycle Advisory Council Ride of Q & R Streets

The Facilities Committee of the DC Bicycle Advisory Council is hosting a ride on Wednesday, April 17th. Hope to see you there! Event details: Date: Wednesday, April 17th Start: Florida…

Florida Ave & R St NW (SE Corner Triangle Park)

Blog Post, Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 16, 2024.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Ride

Florida Ave & R St NW (SE Corner Triangle Park)

Blog Post, Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 16, 2024.

 

Ride


18
Apr,
2024

Bike Maintenance Workshop @ Georgetown University

Join us in Georgetown University’s Red Square location on 4/17/2024 from 11 AM – 1 PM for a tabling and a bike maintenance workshop! 11am-12pm: General Tabling with Giveaways! 12pm-01pm:…

Red Square, Georgetown University

Event last updated by Michelle Shin on April 15, 2024.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Class

Red Square, Georgetown University

Event last updated by Michelle Shin on April 15, 2024.

 

Class


27
Apr,
2024

W&OD Trail 50th Anniversary Appreciation Cleanup

…segment closest to you, or come explore a new segment! WABA will be tabling at Mile 12 in Vienna, where an invasive removal project will also take place – stop…

Various locations along the W&OD Trail

Action Alert, Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 12, 2024.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Meetup

Various locations along the W&OD Trail

Action Alert, Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 12, 2024.

 

Meetup


15
Jun,
2024

BellRinger 19 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers

Join us for a complimentary, 14 mile guided bike ride led by local cyclists! For those interested, this training ride is offered to help BellRinger Rider’s get their bike and

Yards Park

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on April 10, 2024.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Ride - Partner Event

Yards Park

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on April 10, 2024.

 

Ride - Partner Event


25
May,
2024

BellRinger 14 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers

Join us for a complimentary, 14 mile guided bike ride led by local cyclists! For those interested, this training ride is offered to help BellRinger Rider’s get their bike and

Trek Ballston

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on April 10, 2024.

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Ride - Partner Event

Trek Ballston

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on April 10, 2024.

 

Ride - Partner Event


20
Apr,
2024

BellRinger 14 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers

Join us for a complimentary, 14 mile guided bike ride led by local cyclists! For those interested, this training ride is offered to help BellRinger Rider’s get their bike and

Trek Ballston

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on April 10, 2024.

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Ride - Partner Event

Trek Ballston

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on April 10, 2024.

 

Ride - Partner Event


25
Apr,
2024

Call on the Prince George’s County Council to Fund Safe Biking

…to register. We’ll be joined by Councilmember Eric Olson, who chairs the council’s transportation committee. Join fellow advocates and WABA for meetings with key council members, in late April and

Zoom

Event last updated by Seth Grimes on April 9, 2024.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Zoom

Event last updated by Seth Grimes on April 9, 2024.

 


21
Apr,
2024

Older Adult Transportation Block Party

…you! RSVP Date: April 21, 2024 Time: 12 – 4 PM Location: Alethia Tanner Park 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002 Registration: Free! Please register to reserve your…

Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002

Event last updated by Sarah Haedrich on April 9, 2024.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Meetup

Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002

Event last updated by Sarah Haedrich on April 9, 2024.

 

Meetup


05
May,
2024

Ward 5 Family Biking: Revenge of the Fifth

Oops, try this link: https://www.ward5familybiking.org/events/mayride…

Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 7, 2024.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Ride - Partner Event

Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 7, 2024.

 

Ride - Partner Event