…our roads! This is a major piece of legislation that WABA has been trying to pass for years, and now is our moment to pass it ASAP! 1 (source: https://www.brianneknadeau.com/updates/press-release/legislation-would-upend-status-quo-road-design)…

…rowing community, and maintain the navigability of the deepest part of the channel. While the compromises made have slowed the project a bit, we appreciate the project team taking time…

…DDOT’s new timeline pushes completion to 2028! Complete Streets are Good For Business Studies from across the country show that people on bikes shop more often and spend more money…

…does potentially complicate the road network, but it may come with additional traffic calming opportunities. Since the 64 bus line already diverts to Florida Ave and Vermont Ave, one-way conversion…

…prioritize people biking and walking here and across the County, and thank Delegate Marc Korman and County Councilmember Andrew Friedson for their work pushing for the new protected bike lanes….

…and lays the groundwork for future years.  WABA has or will be submitting testimony for these important bills and we will share them with you at the end of the…

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…tissue of DC area drivers. The mere suggestion of wintry mix deactivates the common sense regions of the brain and generates a strange compulsion to drive to the grocery store…

…a New Year’s Resolution kind of person, consider adding “questionable biking adventure with friends” to your list. Go bike camping for the first time, or explore some mountain bike trails,…

Happy Friday (and happy Hanukkah!), Have you scoped out the newly completed section of the Hyattsville Trolley Trail yet? I took my daughter on it to grab a birthday present…

…me an email and tell me about it!  newsletter@waba.org  Things to do this week: Come hang out at our annual WABA Member Mixer on Dec 8th.   Learn about the…

…new riders, but if you’re reading this newsletter, you’re already in the weeds, so let’s go! If you’re looking to make your bike more comfortable, there’s a simple trifecta of…

Happy Friday, We’re in prep mode for the Cider Ride tomorrow, so my brain is full of logistics today. Here’s a quick look at what ride prep looks like at…

…But not without good reason!  Biking is often a combination of extreme experiences: you can’t beat a good bike ride as a source of joy, freedom and endorphins. But we’re…

Happy Friday, Here’s a question: you have a friend who bikes coming to visit. They want to go on a bike ride. Where do you take them? What are the…

Happy Friday, I’ve been thinking a lot over the past few weeks about how the built environment can foster or hinder a sense of belonging and community. There’s a lot…

…crash detritus at that corner to reconstitute a small Hyundai. Every week, there’s a new pile of shattered headlight lenses, a bumper or a quarter panel, and often new tire…

Happy Earth, Wind & Fire month, I am sitting in my living room with the door open enjoying the blue sky and cool breeze. The cicadas sound like freehubs and…

…for a Community Bike Ride Saturday: Ride bikes and eat ice cream to support protected bike lanes on Q & R Streets Thursday: Check out the New Carrollton Bicycling &…

At 4:30pm yesterday I was in that very particular pit of despair that comes from staring at spreadsheets for too many hours. My phone rang. Millennial that I am, I…

…hearing for the District Department of Transportation. Lots of great testimony from advocates across the city. You can read our testimony here. A Fun Route Idea for the Weekend: The…

…but they didn’t have the right size tubes (the family cargo bike takes a slightly unusual 24×2.6). I checked the bus schedule, but it wasn’t promising, and I wasn’t sure…

…Next Tuesday: Join DDOT to discuss the Bus Priority Project on 14th St NW Deadline on Wednesday: Support Parking Reimagined in Fairfax Deadline on Friday: Comment on the Draft Langston…

…move them, and when they crash into things, it’s violent. That’s true no matter what energy source they use, and no matter whether it’s a person or a computer doing…

…for new options. Send me your favorite climbs and hilly routes!  Important Note: The routes linked here (including mine) are public routes on RidewithGPS. They’re not tested by or endorsed…

…is about as practical and comfortable as a pogo stick. I’ve also learned some valuable lessons about how the Anacostia River is actually quite tidal, so a spot you’ve scoped…

…of toxic smoke stretching from New York to the nation’s capital be the wake-up-call our elected leaders need to act with the urgency required to mitigate climate change and break…

Happy Friday!  I hope your cravings for bananas, green t-shirts, and bits and bobs of bike swag have all been satisfied. We’ve got a short newsletter today because the WABA…

…comfortable, just try stuff! Saddles and handlebars can be cheap, and finding the right one can be downright revelatory. Physical comfort on the bike is only half the story, though….