Things to do soon:
Show Support for Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lanes
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Ride
Show your support by speaking out and showing up for protected bike lanes on Connecticut Ave.
Ride
Poplar Point Listening Session
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Virtual
Virtual
Discuss the benefits of urban nature to health during a Poplar Point Listening Session with City Wildlife.
Free Training: How to use cargo bikes to improve your life and how to use them to win protected bike lanes
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Meetup
Virtual
Virtual
Learn about cargo biking for your family’s local transportation needs – & for community organizing.
Meetup
Virtual Community Meeting on S Pickett Street Corridor Improvements
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Virtual
Virtual
Alexandria staff will present design concepts for S Picket St (including bike lanes), hear feedback & answer questions.
Call on the Prince George’s County Council to Fund Safe Biking
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Zoom
Zoom
Learn about the FY25 Prince George’s County budget via a Zoom briefing, Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 pm. Then join fellow advocates for meetings with key council members, in late April and early May.
Earth Day River Cleanup at Oxon Cove
Saturday, April 27, 2024
DC Village Lane SW in DC/Oxon Hill Farm in MD
DC Village Lane SW in DC/Oxon Hill Farm in MD
Join WABA and community partners for a trail cleanup at Oxon Cove in honor of Earth Day & Celebrate Trails Day!
Featured Events
Maryland Coast Bike Festival
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Ride - Paid Listing
Ocean City, MD
Ocean City, MD
Join one of three amazing bike routes to explore Maryland’s scenic coastal region. All three courses are flat and will be well supported, with all three starting and finishing at the iconic West Ocean City Fishing Harbor. Post ride celebration includes music, local food favorites, coastal vendors and family activities.
Ride - Paid Listing
2024 Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Franklin Park
Franklin Park
Join us for a leisurely ride through our vibrant region as the flowers bloom and the air fills with the scents of spring.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 17, 2024
Ride - Partner Event
Pit stop all over the region
Pit stop all over the region
It’s the best commute of the year!
Ride - Partner Event
The 50 States Ride
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
DC
DC
Ride all the state named avenues (plus California St, Ohio Drive, and Columbia Road) in the District.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
BellRinger
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Ride - Paid Listing
Georgetown University
Georgetown University
A top-notch, fully supported Ride from Georgetown University into scenic Maryland. Gear up for live music, great food, a scenic ride through Maryland, and your biggest fans cheering you on as you Ride to end cancer. Pick between 25, 50, and 100 mile routes and commit to raise funds for cancer research.
Ride - Paid Listing
The Cider Ride
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
DC & Prince George's County Trails
DC & Prince George's County Trails
Autumn leaves, hot cider, and smooth pavement. Does life get much better?
Ride - WABA Signature Event
All Events
Become a WABA Instructor!
August 9th-11th, 2024
August 9th-11th, 2024,
Why Teach with WABA? What is an LCI? League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) are certified by the League of American Bicyclists to teach bike safety classes to children and adults. Instructors help people to feel more secure when getting on a bike, whether it is their first time, or they are looking to incorporate riding into their daily […]
Class
Show Support for Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lanes
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Ride
Show your support by speaking out and showing up for protected bike lanes on Connecticut Ave.
Ride
Free Training: How to use cargo bikes to improve your life and how to use them to win protected bike lanes
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Meetup
Virtual
Virtual
Learn about cargo biking for your family’s local transportation needs – & for community organizing.
Meetup
Poplar Point Listening Session
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Virtual
Virtual
Discuss the benefits of urban nature to health during a Poplar Point Listening Session with City Wildlife.
Virtual Community Meeting on S Pickett Street Corridor Improvements
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Virtual
Virtual
Alexandria staff will present design concepts for S Picket St (including bike lanes), hear feedback & answer questions.
Call on the Prince George’s County Council to Fund Safe Biking
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Zoom
Zoom
Learn about the FY25 Prince George’s County budget via a Zoom briefing, Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 pm. Then join fellow advocates for meetings with key council members, in late April and early May.
Annual Oxon Cove Clean-up + Celebrate Trails Day!
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Meetup
Oxon Cove Park (17 DC Village Lane SW, Washington, DC 20032)
Oxon Cove Park (17 DC Village Lane SW, Washington, DC 20032)
Join this annual event to help clean-up Oxon Cove Park, a gem in SW DC and in Prince George’s County, MD!
Meetup
Earth Day River Cleanup at Oxon Cove
Saturday, April 27, 2024
DC Village Lane SW in DC/Oxon Hill Farm in MD
DC Village Lane SW in DC/Oxon Hill Farm in MD
Join WABA and community partners for a trail cleanup at Oxon Cove in honor of Earth Day & Celebrate Trails Day!
W&OD Trail 50th Anniversary Appreciation Cleanup
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Meetup
Various locations along the W&OD Trail
Various locations along the W&OD Trail
Join WABA and community partners for a coordinated cleanup all along the W&OD Trail in honor of Celebrate Trails Day!
Meetup
Hill Family Biking – April Anniversary Ride!
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Ride
Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Join Hill Family Biking for a May ride. Riders of all ages are welcome!
Ride
Environmental Justice Action Summit
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Meetup
945 G Street NorthwestWashington, DC, 20001
945 G Street NorthwestWashington, DC, 20001
Meetup
Youth Learn to Ride
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Class
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
City Nature Challenge & Raffle
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Meetup
Oxon Run Park | Mothers Peace Garden
Oxon Run Park | Mothers Peace Garden
Join to share observations in nature through iNaturalist! Qualify for raffle prizes with one observation.
Meetup
Spring Cleaning Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
Monday, April 29, 2024
Class - Partner Event
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!
Class - Partner Event
Clean up & Photography Marvin Gaye Trail Walk
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Meetup
15 61st Street NortheastWashington, DC, 20019
15 61st Street NortheastWashington, DC, 20019
Celebrate the Marvin Gaye Trail with a clean-up + photography trail walk.
Meetup
2024 Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Franklin Park
Franklin Park
Join us for a leisurely ride through our vibrant region as the flowers bloom and the air fills with the scents of spring.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Maryland Coast Bike Festival
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Ride - Paid Listing
Ocean City, MD
Ocean City, MD
Join one of three amazing bike routes to explore Maryland’s scenic coastal region. All three courses are flat and will be well supported, with all three starting and finishing at the iconic West Ocean City Fishing Harbor. Post ride celebration includes music, local food favorites, coastal vendors and family activities.
Ride - Paid Listing
Tour de Cookie
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Ride - Partner Event
850 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 20850
850 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 20850
The Tree House Tour de Cookie is The Tree House’s annual non-competitive, family-friendly, fun-filled bike ride fundraiser.
Ride - Partner Event
Basic Skills Clinic and Scooter Training
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Class
Westfield Montgomery Mall, Bethesda
Westfield Montgomery Mall, Bethesda
Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.
Class
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Class
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Ward 5 Family Biking: Revenge of the Fifth
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Ride - Partner Event
Food Trucks (to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo, also this day!) beer specials for adult riders and kid-friendly activities!
Ride - Partner Event
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Class
Takoma Park Food CoOp, Takoma Park
Takoma Park Food CoOp, Takoma Park
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Class
Carter Barron, Washington DC
Carter Barron, Washington DC
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Meetup
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!
Meetup
Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 17, 2024
Ride - Partner Event
Pit stop all over the region
Pit stop all over the region
It’s the best commute of the year!
Ride - Partner Event
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Class
National Landing, Arlington
National Landing, Arlington
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
2024 Prince George’s County Bike Summit
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Meetup
Creative Suitland: 4719 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland, MD 20746
Creative Suitland: 4719 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland, MD 20746
WABA’s 1st Prince George’s County Bike Summit takes place Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2024 in Suitland, Maryland. This free event aims to boost Prince George’s bicycling community and advance safe biking for all across the county. We’re excited!
Meetup
Adult Learn to Ride and Scooter Training
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Class
Montgomery College, Rockville
Montgomery College, Rockville
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Hill Family Biking – May Nature Ride
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Ride
Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Join Hill Family Biking for a May ride. Riders of all ages are welcome!
Ride
Confident City Cycling
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Class
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington
More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.
Class
Let’s Get Rolling: Beginner Bike Ride
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Class
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington DC
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington DC
New to riding? Join other beginners on this slow, no drop, group trail ride!
Class
Fix-a-Flat Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
Monday, May 20, 2024
Class - Partner Event
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!
Class - Partner Event
Youth Learn to Ride
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!
Class
Basic Skills Clinic
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Class
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Jones Point Park, Alexandria
Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.
Class
BellRinger 14 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Ride - Partner Event
Trek Ballston
Trek Ballston
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 body ready to take them the distance on October 26, 2024 in BellRinger’s ride in support of cancer research. But great news — you don’t have to be registered to join us!
Ride - Partner Event
Basic Skills Clinic
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Class
Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington
Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington
Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.
Class
BellRinger 19 Mile Training Ride for Beginners/ 25 Milers
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Ride - Partner Event
Yards Park
Yards Park
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 body ready to take them the distance on October 26, 2024 in BellRinger’s ride in support of cancer research. But great news — you don’t have to be registered to join us!
Ride - Partner Event
Hike Through History in Anacostia Park
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Meetup
Anacostia Recreation Center (1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020)
Anacostia Recreation Center (1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020)
Join DPR, DC Black MBA, WABA, and APACC for an educational walk & talk event.
Meetup
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Meetup
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!
Meetup
Simple Adjustments Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
Monday, June 24, 2024
Class - Partner Event
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!
Class - Partner Event
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Meetup
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!
Meetup
Hill Family Biking: Yards Park Splash Pad Ride
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Ride
Join a family-friendly ride down to Yards Park Splash Pad to cool off with ice cream and fun in the splash pad.
Ride
DC Explorers Bike Camp!
July 22 - 26
2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
July 22 - 26, 2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
DC Explorers Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp for students in grades 3-8.
Class - Promoted Event
Earn-A-Bike Camp!
July 29 - Aug 2
2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
July 29 - Aug 2, 2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Earn-a-Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp open to students in grades 6 through 12
Class - Promoted Event
Bike Fit Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop
Monday, July 29, 2024
Class - Partner Event
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
All Conte's Bike Shop locations
Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!
Class - Partner Event
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Meetup
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!
Meetup
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Meetup
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!
Meetup
The 50 States Ride
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
DC
DC
Ride all the state named avenues (plus California St, Ohio Drive, and Columbia Road) in the District.
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Meetup
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!
Meetup
BellRinger
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Ride - Paid Listing
Georgetown University
Georgetown University
A top-notch, fully supported Ride from Georgetown University into scenic Maryland. Gear up for live music, great food, a scenic ride through Maryland, and your biggest fans cheering you on as you Ride to end cancer. Pick between 25, 50, and 100 mile routes and commit to raise funds for cancer research.
Ride - Paid Listing
The Cider Ride
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Ride - WABA Signature Event
DC & Prince George's County Trails
DC & Prince George's County Trails
Autumn leaves, hot cider, and smooth pavement. Does life get much better?
Ride - WABA Signature Event
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Meetup
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!
Meetup
Trail Ranger Coffee Hour
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Meetup
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail
Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!
Meetup
WABA’s 2025 Annual Member Meeting
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meetup - WABA Signature Event
Join WABA at the 2025 Annual Member Meeting.
Meetup - WABA Signature Event