Thank you! Check out the resources below! If you can’t find answers to your questions, send us an email at outreach@waba.org!
Let’s get rolling!
Getting Started
Volunteer Orientation
A whole host of ways to volunteer!
Biking on the sidewalk: an FAQ
Should you? Is it allowed? How can you do it safely?
Here’s a quick video explainer.
Lyft E-Scooters: Getting Started, Rules of the Road, and Riding Safely
Check out our video for tips on how to get started, scooter safety tips and rules of the road.
Women & Bicycles: Planning Your Route
Quick tips on how to plan out your ride, for fun and safety.
Bike & Pedestrian Safety for Kids
A kid-focused video on biking and walking safely in the city.
Trail Basics
Trails are great! But there are a few trail basics to know.
Getting Started on a Bikeshare e-bike.
How to get started on a Capital Bikeshare dockless e-bike.
Webinar: Bike Buying 101
Tips from Black Women Bike’s Robyn Short on how to buy a bike!
Webinar: como arreglar una rueda pinchada
Este taller en línea explica cómo arreglar una rueda pinchada.
Video: Conceptos Basicos de Ciclismo
Nuestros instructores hablarán sobre cómo andar en bici con seguridad, cómo revisar tu bici y mucho más.
Webinar: ABC Quick Check
Learn some basic maintenance so your bike is ready to roll.
How to Buy a Bike
Congratulations, we’re incredibly excited that you want a bike!
How to Ride a Bike
To commute or for fun!
How to Fit a Bike
And keep your ride comfy.
How to Fit a Helmet
Keep your head safe!
How Do I Find Other People to Ride With?
Find a group and have a great time!
Where Can I Park My Bike?
Resources for bike parking guidelines and laws.
What To Do After a Crash
stay calm, take care of yourself, and gather as much information about the crash as possible.
Finding Your Way
Exploring Our Regional Trails
Curious to learn more about trails in the region? Here are some of our favorite trails
Webinar: How to Ride in Traffic
Tips from our Adult Education Instructor, Sydney Sotelo.
Where to Ride When There’s No Infrastructure
Stay safe when bike lanes run out.
How Do I Find Other People to Ride With?
Find a group and have a great time!
Where Can I Park My Bike?
Resources for bike parking guidelines and laws.
Dealing with Weather
Riding at Night
Rules, etiquette and safety for biking in the dark.
Riding in the Fall
Skills and gear for fall riding.
Riding in the Cold
Stay warm with layering!
Webinar: Winter Riding Tips
Handy webinars from the WABA Outreach team.
Riding in the Rain
Stay safe, stay dry, enjoy yourself.
Riding in The Heat
Tips for staying safe and comfortable when it’s hot.
How to E-Bike
Finishing your ride on a Bikeshare e-bike.
VIDEO: how to end your ride on a Capital Bikeshare dockless e-bike.
Rules of the road on a Bikeshare e-bike.
Let’s talk about rules of the road in this short video!
Riding in the city on a Bikeshare e-bike.
VIDEO: what you need to know to get around safely on a Capital Bikeshare dockless e-bike.
Getting Started on a Bikeshare e-bike.
How to get started on a Capital Bikeshare dockless e-bike.
Next Level Skills
Montgomery County Better Bicycling Advocacy Workshop
A workshop on effectively pushing for safe streets and better bicycling in Montgomery County from Nov 2, 2022
Saving Trees from Invasive Weeds
Reflections and tips on keeping trees healthy.
Fixing a Flat Tire
Bike Ambassador Trey Robinson does a walk-through on how to fix a flat tire.
Finishing your ride on a Bikeshare e-bike.
VIDEO: how to end your ride on a Capital Bikeshare dockless e-bike.
Riding in the city on a Bikeshare e-bike.
VIDEO: what you need to know to get around safely on a Capital Bikeshare dockless e-bike.
How to Do a Wheelie (Part 2)
Learn how to wheelie from Bike Ambassador Trey Robinson.
How to Do a Wheelie (Part 1)
Learn how to wheelie from Bike Ambassador Trey Robinson.
Carrying Stuff on a Bike
Everything from ride snacks to a week of groceries.
Reporting Road and Infrastructure Maintenance Issues
Tips on using DC’s 311 system to report maintenance issues to get things fixed.
Bikes on Bus and Rail
How to take your bike on the Metro.
How to report construction blocking your bike lane in DC
DC law requires that when a bike lane or sidewalk is closed for construction, an equally safe accommodation, free of hazards and debris, must be provided. Here’s how to identify and report violations.
Safety and Security
Traffic Safety
Some tips on traffic safety, from WABA and the Highway Safety Office.
Women & Bicycles: Planning Your Route
Quick tips on how to plan out your ride, for fun and safety.
How do I get a bike rack?
Here’s a quick breakdown on how to get new bike parking installed.
Preventing Bike Theft
Keep your bike safe while out and about
Are Trails Safe?
How to stay safe while riding on trails.
Rules, Myths, and Facts
Rules of the road on a Bikeshare e-bike.
Let’s talk about rules of the road in this short video!
Biking on the Sidewalk
Is it legal? Is it a good idea?
Regional Bike Laws
Bike related laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Where to Ride When There’s No Infrastructure
Stay safe when bike lanes run out.
Do Bicyclists Pay Taxes?
Yes, of course. Let’s investigate this oft-cited myth.
Where Can I Park My Bike?
Resources for bike parking guidelines and laws.
Bikes on Bus and Rail
How to take your bike on the Metro.
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