Your Weekend Bike Calendar

What do a spin studio, a house show, and a micro-brewery all have in common? They’re all supporting WABA this weekend!

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on August 24, 2016.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on August 24, 2016.

 

Edgar’s Story: Making Bike Advocacy More Accessible to More People

“WABA invests in community members like me to become instructors and advocates for better biking infrastructure, and to give voice to those who don’t share the same language, or have the time, skills, or knowledge of the system to get involved.”

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on December 22, 2015.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on December 22, 2015.

 

Announcing WABA’s Strategic Plan: The Nuts & Bolts

Last night more than 200 members of the WABA family joined us to celebrate biking wins in 2015 and launch WABA’s 5-year Strategic Plan.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on December 18, 2015.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on December 18, 2015.

 

Help us triple the number of people riding bikes by 2020!

Remember the first time you tried out a protected bike lane? Your first ride on the Met Branch Trail? The first time you biked on green paint? How about when you started to see pockets of red bikes clustered in downtown corridors?

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on December 10, 2015.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on December 10, 2015.

 

Biking and Gender-Based Street Harassment, It sucks

Read Nelle’s take on the nuances of biking and gender-based street harassment. Women & Bicycles is holding our 3rd-annual Street Harassment Workshop with the Collective Action for Safe Spaces (CASS). Mark your calendars.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on September 3, 2015.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on September 3, 2015.

 

The First Anacostia Bike Clinic of the Season was AWESOME.

This past Saturday, with the help of 12 volunteers from The Bike House and Capitol Hill Bikes, (with special guest mechanic MPD Officer Bear) we were able to get 48 bikes up and running and folks out to ride!

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 17, 2015.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 17, 2015.

 

Watch our Women & Bicycles video, you won’t regret it

Ready to donate? Click here to grow our program. Hurry though, we’re only fundraising til next Tuesday! Your donation will help us bring on a part-time coordinator to run our monthly rides, workshops and socials, and make our communications even better. Most importantly, your contribution strengthens the heart and soul of our program: Roll Models! We recruit and train these […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 18, 2015.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 18, 2015.

 

Our Family Biking Town Hall in Photos

Sunday’s Family Biking Town Hall provided us with lots of important feedback on how WABA can better integrate family biking priorities in our events, outreach, education, and advocacy work. Thanks so much to the WABA supporters and family biking aficionados who were able to join us! If you have suggestions on how WABA can make our region a better place for […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on December 16, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on December 16, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Your Helmet May Not Be Protecting You

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 exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming. Click here to learn more and get involved. We recommend and […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on July 16, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on July 16, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Bring Back The Romper!

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 exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming. Click here to learn more and get involved.   All the […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on July 8, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on July 8, 2014.

 

Streetcar Tracks

Tips for navigating a dangerous road situation

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 26, 2020.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 26, 2020.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Approaching Kidical Mass

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 women on bikes. These posts certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more and […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: The 15-Minute Bike Wash

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 women on bikes. These posts certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with 2 and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more and […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 30, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 30, 2014.

 

Types of Bike Lanes

Bike lanes, explained.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 26, 2020.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 26, 2020.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Be Prepared for Bike Theft

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 women on bikes. These posts certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Greg Billing on September 4, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Greg Billing
on September 4, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Learn Bike Etiquette From Your Legos

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 women on bikes. These posts certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

Bicycling and Gender-Based Street Harassment: A Recap

 This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These tips certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on December 5, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on December 5, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Add These to Your Shelves

 This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These tips certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on November 21, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on November 21, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Reflect On Your Bicycle

 This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These tips certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on November 14, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on November 14, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Know The Power of Shifting

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 more women on bikes. Click here to learn more and get involved. Shifting gears; important for greater comfort, power, and in general for being a more confident bicyclist. […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Pedro Dana on July 20, 2020.

Blog Post: Last updated by Pedro Dana
on July 20, 2020.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Find a Local Group Ride

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 more women on bikes. Click here to learn more and get involved.   If you’re new to the area, new to bicycling, or want to get more of […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Go Intermodal

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 more women on bikes. Click here to learn more and get involved.     This Wednesday, I’m presenting on overview on how you can incorporate other forms […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on August 7, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on August 7, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles Wednesday: An Update On Our Program

This entry will appear in the fall edition of RideOn, WABA’s quarterly print newsletter for members. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. Click here to learn more and get involved.   We have countless stories and updates to share with […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on August 1, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on August 1, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: The Box Turn

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 more women on bikes. Click here to learn more and get involved.   The Box Turn is an essential tool for every urban bicyclist to execute worry-free […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: 12 Must-Knows of Urban Bicycling

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 more women on bikes.  Click here to learn more and get involved. When writing the Women & Bicycles workbook, I compiled a list of top 12 must-knows […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: DIY Bra Boombox

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 more women on bikes.  Click here to learn more and get involved. Bicyclists in the big city don’t have a lot of control over our sound environment. […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Downpour Preparedness

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 more women on bikes. With the help of Roll Models, the program’s volunteer mentors, we’re providing a space to learn about and experience the joys of bicycling […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

iCan Shine Works to Get Disabled Individuals on Bikes

This is a guest post by Lisa Ruby, Executive Director of  iCan Shine, an organization that enables individuals with disabilities to learn how to ride a bike. Do you remember what it was like when you first learned to ride a bicycle? Remember the freedom and independence you felt powering a bike on your own? […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on April 14, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on April 14, 2013.

 

Invite Women in Your Life to Pedal Professionally

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re a regular bike commuter. There’s also a good chance it took you a while to figure out all the tips an tricks of bike commuting. WABA’s Women & Bicycles Program is working with Black Women Bike DC and the Capital Spokeswomen to host Pedaling Professionally, a […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 19, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 19, 2013.

 

Ride for Mother’s Day And Women’s Cycling Day

    Ride with us in celebration of Mothers of the world and women who bike throughout the world. This Sunday our Women & Bicycles program is joining  BikeArlington and Black Women Bike DC to commemorate Mother’s Day and CycloFemme, the global celebration of women bicycling. The Mother’s Day Picnic Ride begins in three locations […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on May 11, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on May 11, 2013.