waba@waba.org
Phone: 202.518.0524
Fax: 202.518.0936

Washington Area
Bicyclist Association
2599 Ontario Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20009

Upcoming Events

WABA promotes bicycling throughout the region by hosting fun, safe, and accessible events and by partnering with other area groups who do the same. These events grow bicycling's impact throughout our region, and the proceeds go to support our mission; it's win-win!

If you'd like to promote your ride, check out our Events Partnership Program.

 

HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

Bike to Work Day

Friday, May 18th, 2012


WABA and Commuter Connections invites you to join over 10,000 commuters throughout the region to celebrate bicycling as a clean, fun, and healthy form of transportation. Even if you bike to work EVERY day, we encourage you to register and attend a pit stop to get your free T-Shirt, food, drinks, and chances to win sweet prizes.

Register for Bike to Work Day and Bike in Good Company!

Tour de Fat

Saturday, June 16th, 2012


Tour de Fat brings together passionate bike lovers for a day of two-wheeled revelry while raising money for local nonprofits. Tour de Fat is a thrilling rite of passage that includes an unparalleled costumed bicycle parade, New Belgium beer, dazzling entertainment, local food, unusual bike contests and much more. Coming to 15 cities across the country, New Belgium has added Atlanta and Washington, DC to this year’s lineup.

Learn more about Tour de Fat in DC!

 

What is the Car/Bike Trade?

It's when one fortunate soul hands over their car, title and keys to the Tour de Fat altar in exchange for a bike. Not just any bike, a New Belgium, fully-loaded, hand-crafted, Fort Collins-built commuter bike. There's 13 Tour de Fat stops - surely one near you - and that's 13 car/bike trade opportunities. It's about weaning yourself off the petroleum teat. It's about becoming a better, sexier person. It's about rediscovering the cultural thrill of public transportation. One year's time is the minimum commitment – commuting is your sentence.

Who Can Do It?

You! (Maybe). By agreeing to trade your polluting car for a new bike and committing to sparkle motion, human-powered transport, on stage at Tour de Fat, you become an inspiration to the congregation and beyond. Your vehicular cleansing is filmed, as are your car-free trials and triumphs over the following year, causing thousands to idolize your efforts and begin commuting by bike (we hope).

How Do I Enter Immediately?

Submit a video of two minutes or less with your story and desire to be car-free.
Go to our Facebook page, click on Events, and on your city of choice, upload video, photo or written word. No Facebook profile? Email trademycarforabike@newbelgium.com

 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

BicycleSPACE Bike Night at RFK with DC United

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 6:00pm

 

Going to a DC United game is always fun-- the screaming fans, the bouncing bleachers, and the top level soccer make for a great time.  But the cheering should start before you even get there!

On Wednesday, May 16th, BicycleSPACE's Rolling Tailgate Party on the way to watch DC United take on the Colorado Rapids at RFK Stadium promises to be  a loud and crazy affair.  Come to the shop decked out in Black and Red and be ready to make a racket as we bike through the city in a huge group while music plays from a bike with a big stereo system.  

With a new bridge freshly constructed along the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, there is now a fantastic connection that makes it easy to get to RFK by bike.  And when we arrive, the team wants to receive us in style.  There will be plenty of bike parking set up and large Tailgating tents for us to relax before the game.  Included in your purchase price, we will be serving food and refreshments.  We'll be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, and will have plenty of pasta and other salads, as well as beer and other refreshments.

Jump on this chance to enjoy going to a DC United game in a whole new way!  This is a great deal-- enjoy food and valet bike parking at the regular ticket price.  The "sideline" level seats will have you right in the action!       

Meet at the shop at 6pm and convoy down to the Stadium and relax while tailgating prior to the start of the game at 7:30.

Learn more and sign up for the BicycleSPACE Bike Night at RFK with DC United

And be sure to check out the video of DC United promoting the ride!

Climate Ride NYC-DC 2012

May 19th - 23rd, 2012


Climate Ride NYC-DC is a grand cycling adventure that connects two of the nation’s most important cities – New York and Washington, DC – by bicycle. Everyone who has participated in Climate Ride raves about the tour as a ‘life-changing’ and ‘eye-opening’ experience. What is even better is that you can enjoy this great event, while at the same time helping to support WABA’s mission.

Learn more about the Climate Ride and the WABA team

Tour de DC Public Library

May 19th, 2012


On Saturday, May 19th, explore DC through its neighbrohood libraries. Tour de DCPL is a library-themed bicycle ride of DC. This year's ride begins at the Southwest Neighborhood LIbrary and visits five neighborhood libraries, including the soon to be opened Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library.

Help the DC Public Libaries promote environmentally friendly transportation during National Bike Month, and explore how bicycles and libraries connect communities!

Learn more about the Tour de DCPL

Sign up for the event on Facebook

7th Annual Rivers to Rockets Rally- WABA Partnered Event


May 19th, 2012
8:30am - 1:00pm


Come and experience the War of 1812 and the Port of Bladensburg, ride past the oldest operating airfield in the United Stated, and head on to the home of Goddard – the city of Greenbelt to celebrate its 75th anniversary!

Maryland Milestones is hosting three different types of routes – a 10 mile, local route around the Arts District; a 20 mile route via Berwyn Heights to Greenbelt to see them on their 75th Anniversary; and a 30 mile loop to Beltsville Agricultural Research Center and the Greenbelt National Park.  All routes are suited to a variety of skill levels and use the Anacostia Tributary Trail System ( with a few crossings at major roads).

Families are encouraged to participate!  Registration and bike rental options are available and food will be provided as well as a t-shirt.

Learn more about the Rivers to Rockets Rally

CASA River Century- WABA Partnered Event

 

May 19th, 2012 6:00AM- 5:00PM
Shepherdstown, WV


Join your friends and family on May 19th, for the annual CASA River Century Ride. The River Century offers routes for all ability levels- from famillies with children, to serious cyclists who are looking for a training event early in the season.

Riders choose from 4 different options, 25-mile off road, 25-mile on road, 50-mile route, or a century route. All rides are fully supported and come with a swag bag, breakfast and famouse picnic lunch, and fully stocked aid stations.

Ride for a cause. CASA Stands for the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, which works with abused and neglected children after the child is removed from their home.
We invite you to ride with us, and support CASA Kids!

Learn more about The CASA River Century and Register

25th Annual Taste of Arlington- WABA Bike Valet

 

Arlington, VA

May 20th, 12pm to 5pm


Taste of Arlington® is an annual event that transforms Ballston into a lively street festival, complete with local entertainment, dynamic sponsors, children's activities, and lots of noteworthy restaurants. Over 35 restaurants participate in this spectacular community event, which draws an average of 15,000 people each year who live in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

This year, three community non-profit organizations will receive a donation from the proceeds of the event - Arlington Community Foundation, the Virginia Hospital Center, and Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic. 

As always, the Ballston BID encourages event-goers to travel by bike, and they've gone out of their way to provide safe and secure bicycle parking for all with a WABA-run bike valet! More information to come soon.

Learn more about the Taste of Arlington

Cirque Sportive Ride and Cirque du Cyclisme Vintage Bike Show - WABA Partnered Event

 

June 8th-10th, 2012


Le Cirque du Cyclisme show and Le Cirque Cyclosportive make up the U.S.'s premier retro bike celebration! New for 2012, the Cirque Cyclosportive offers a cycling challenge in the form of three course options of 30,60, and 100 miles - all on mostly gravel roads through scenic and historic Loudoun County, VA on Saturday, June 9th

Come out and ride the roads less traveled, just 40 miles from DC. WABA members save $20 on their ride entry fee with the discount code "20WABA2012"

Learn more and register for Le Cirque Sportive Ride and Le Cirque du Cyclisme Show

BikeMS: Ride the Riverside - WABA Partnered Event

June 9th and 10th, 2012
National Harbor, MD


As the longest-running charity bike ride in the DC Area, Bike MS is proud to continue its tradition of excellence along a new route. Join us at Maryland's National Harbor, just 15 minutes from the heart of DC. Bike MS is a physical challenge designed for all levels of athletic ability. With distances starting at 30 miles and maxing out at 150 miles over one of two days, the level of challenge is yours to choose. Invite your friends and family to the festive waterfront finish line party to celebrate your success!

Learn more about BikeMS: Ride the Riverside

 

National Children Museum's CycleFest - WABA Partnered Event

June 9th, 2012
Noon-4pm


The National Children Museum (NCM) will celebrate it's third annual CycleFest at National harbor, MD on June 9th from noon to 4pm. Formerly known as Bicycle Safety Day, families are invited down to this free event to prepare their bicycles for a safe and fun summer.

The day will include bicycle rodeos, bicycle maintenance workshops, and bicycle and nameplate decorating.NCM will give away helmets and offer free sizing, as well as raffling off bicycles courtesy of the Alexander Lance Booker Child Safety Foundation.

Families can also enjoy face painting, live music, and giveaways courtesy of our community exhibitors.

Make sure to visit ncm.museum to stay up-to-date on the latest CycleFest information!

BIke Prom

Friday, July 27th 2012
The Black Cat, WDC


SAVE THE DATE. Bike Prom is back. Who are you going to ask?

Bike to the Beach -WABA Partnered Event

August 3rd, 2012
Washington, DC


Join Bike to the Beach Inc, a non-profit organization dedicated to fundraising for autisum, this fall on a ride from Washington DC to Dewey Beach, DE. Through numerous events, Bike to the Beach promotes biking as a viable way of commuting, exercising, and networking. This passion for cycling is coupled with fundraising and awareness for the developmental disease, Autism. 

This past summer, Bike to the Beach raised over $400,000 for Autism research and awareness, hosting over 300 cyclists on a journey from the shadow of the Capital to Dewey Beach, DE.  The ride is fully supported with free give-a-ways and reststops every 12 miles. We partner with Autism Speaks through our series of "century rides” in DC, NY, and New England that are Autism Speak’s signature biking events in their efforts to raise awareness and fund research for those struggling with Autism. 

For more information and to register, visit  www.biketothebeach.org 

The 50 States and 13 Colonies Ride

Saturday, September 22nd, 2012

 


Mark your calendars for the ride of all rides. More information to come.

 

6th Annual Lymphoma Research Ride-WABA Partnered Event

September 30th, 2012
Barnesville School, Montgomery County, MD


The Lymphoma Research Ride is a non-competitive bike ride where survivors, family, friends, individuals, community teams and corporate teams ride in honor and in memory of those whose lives have been touched by lymphoma.

Participants can choose to ride either a 25 or 50 mile route. We encourage riders of all skill levels to participate- including younger family members. Individual riders will be asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 to participate, and children ages 10 - 17 will be asked to raise a minimum of $50. Funds raised by Research Ride participants support the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s vital mission of eradicating lymphoma and serving those touched by this disease. Since 2007, Research Ride participants and sponsors have raised almost $2 million for lymphoma research.

To learn more, please contact Meghan McNamee at 646-465-9106 or at
mmcnamee@lymphoma.org or visit www.lymphoma.org/Ride2012

 

 


 

 
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