Thanks to Andy for passing on the sad news about City Bikes Adams Morgan (2501 Champlain St, NW):
“Noticed they updated their Instagram bio to “permanently closed.” Unfortunate to see, I always had great experiences there.”
On their Facebook page they also post a permanent closure as well as noting “On September 21, 2023, City Bikes filed for Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy.” Read More
photo by psinderbrand
From DDOT:
“DDOT is giving away 170 bikes at Open Streets Georgia Avenue on Saturday, October 7th! 50% of the bikes will go to low-income families, and the rest will be raffled off to lucky DC residents! Enter the raffle here.”
May is National Bike Month and DC Bike Ride is the main celebration!
DC Bike Ride is more than just a ride — it’s a fun filled adventure through the most iconic and historic streets of D.C. Your registration to the May 18 ride gives you access to all the live music, delicious food, giveaways and pit stops along our 20-mile car-free course!
After the ride, stop by the Finish Festival on 3rd Street between the U.S. Capitol building and the National Mall to enjoy the FitDC Movement Zone and dance to DJ Jealousy beats!
No Bike? No problem! Bike and helmet rentals are available for just $12 added to your registration. You can also B.Y.O.Bike!
Let’s ride!
Serious cyclists and recreational bike riders alike will be able to cruise through the District car-free during the annual DC Bike Ride event on May 18. Riders will be able to weave through D.C.’s most iconic sites including the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial.
Wondering what else you can see on the course? Here are our top 5 things you can expect on the course on May 18:
- The course is designed for people to ride at their own pace! Feelin’ a little tired? No worries! Stop by our local flavor pitstops along the route and enjoy some grub before getting back on the saddle.
- The sights on the course are unmatched. This is your chance to be a tourist in your own city. The course passes through some of the most iconic sights in D.C. entirely car-free. See your favorite monuments in a brand-new way and snap a few pictures for the gram while you’re at it.
- We’re all about convenience. No bike? No problem. You have the option to include a bike and a helmet as part of your registration.
- Don’t let the #FOMO get you! Trust us, this is THE event of the Spring. Not only is it your only opportunity to ride the streets of D.C. on a bike, it’s also a great opportunity to spend some time with friends and family in a unique way. Kids ages 3 to 7 are always free and youths under 17 are always 50% off.
- Freebies! Every registration comes with a free #DCBikeRide water bottle. Pick up yours at the starting line and let the fun times roll.
Want to know more? Visit DCBikeRide.com and follow on social @DCBikeRide to learn more about the ride.
Save $10 on your DC Bike Ride registration today!
Spring time is the best time in the District. If you’re looking for something new and exciting to do this Spring, you have to try the DC Bike Ride, happening on Saturday, May 18. Register today and be a part of one of the most memorable and unique events in D.C.
For a limited time only, save $10 on your DC Bike Ride Registration if you register by Friday, March 8. Admission is free for kids ages 3 to 7 and youths under 17 are always 50% off.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cruise through your city’s landmarks at your own pace. What are you waiting for? Be a tourist in your own city.
Go to DCBikeRide.com to register today and let the good times roll!
Register for the District’s largest car-free, closed-road event of the year before registration prices increase on March 1st!
Every May, thousands of cyclists from DC and neighboring states roll into the nation’s capital for a bike ride unlike any other. Riders of all skill levels get together to cruise through the most iconic sights in D.C., enjoy some of their favorite entertainment and food pit stops along the course, and take in the sights and sounds of the city in a totally different way.
Register today and enjoy Early Registration pricing before it increases in March. Kids ages 3 to 7 are completely FREE and youth ages 8 to 17 are always 50% off.
- It’s a fun, recreational ride that encourages friends, families and neighbors to enjoy an adventure around the city of Washington completely car-free.
- It’s all about great people. Registering for the ride is more than just a ticket to a day of fun and adventure, it’s also a great way to be a part of an amazing, growing community of people who love to bike and love their city.
- The ride is also a celebration of D.C. The bike ride, open to riders of all skill levels, allows you to pedal past monuments and memorials with the city all to yourself.
- DC Bike Ride gives back to the community. Registrations support making D.C.’s streets safer for all, an effort coordinated by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association in partnership with the District Department of Transportation.
- The Ride is one big party! Not only will you get to enjoy miles of car-free closed roads, but the course will be packed with fun activities, food pit stops, selfie stations and live music at the Finish Festival.
Don’t miss out on the best event of the season. Register today and enjoy an unforgettable and memorable event with your friends and family.
Want to learn more? Visit DCBikeRide.com or follow @DCBikeRide on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Want something fun to do this spring? How about going on your best bike ride EVER?
The DC Bike Ride is the region’s only closed-road recreational bike ride. This is your only opportunity to cruise through the streets of D.C. COMPLETELY CAR-FREE. Cruise through the streets of D.C. and enjoy seeing the most iconic views of the city from a different perspective.
Not an avid biker? No problem. The ride is not a race and it’s not competitive. DC Bike Ride is all about fun! Enjoy the ride at your own pace and with the comforts of entertainment and food rest stops along the course. All riding abilities are welcome.
After the ride, stop by the Finish Festival and enjoy the music, food trucks, giveaways and fun activities for all ages.
Register today and take advantage of our Early Bird pricing. Don’t forget! Kids ages 3 to 7 are ALWAYS FREE and youth ages 8 to 17 are always 50% OFF.
Join us on Saturday, May 18 and let the fun times roll!
Find us on social media @dcbikeride on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information visit www.dcbikeride.com
Want something fun to do in May? How about going on your best bike ride ever?
DC Bike Ride is the regions only closed-road, car-free bike ride! This is your only chance to ever bike DC completely car-free. It’s not a race. It’s not competitive. It’s a recreational bike ride that you can do at your own pace. You can jump on a bike and enjoy the ride even if you haven’t been on two-wheels in years.
Join us on Saturday, May 19 to celebrate life on two wheels. Register now and use the promo code POP18 for $10 off standard registration. Kids ages 3 to 7 are always free and youth ages 8 to 17 are always half-price.
DC Bike Ride also has a Finish Festival after the ride along the National Mall with beats, eats and fun for all ages. DC’s famous go-go band Trouble Funk will headline the festival, and attendees can enjoy free yoga by KIND Healthy Snacks, get a bike tune-up by Conte’s, try out a virtual reality bike ride with Events DC or test an electric bike with JUMP Bikes.
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is the event’s non-profit beneficiary with funds from DC Bike Ride supporting WABA’s work to make streets safer for all.
Don’t have your own bike? No problem! We partner with Bike and Roll DC to bring you easy bike rentals.
Find us on social media: @dcbikeride on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information visit www.dcbikeride.com.
Make DC Bike Ride your favorite spring tradition and join the ride today. Don’t forget to use the promo code POP18 for $10 off standard registration. Online registration will be open through Wednesday, May 16.
DC Bike Ride is the region’s only car-free, closed-road recreational bike ride. Register now before the price increases on May 1.
Save even more when you use the promo code POP18 for $10 off standard registration. Kids ages 3 to 7 are always free and youth ages 8 to 17 are always half-price.
Join us on Saturday, May 19 for a fun, recreational, family-friendly bicycle adventure. DC Bike Ride celebrates bicycling as a form of healthy living, fitness, transportation and fun.
Your registration includes access to the closed-road DC Bike Ride course that starts in West Potomac Park — this is the only time Washington, DC closes roads for bicycles!
The 20-mile ride will feature on-course entertainment, music and rest stops as well as a short-cut to the finish that offers a 6-mile course (in case you get tired, are riding with little ones or get hungry for some snacks).
The ride ends with a Finish Festival party with beats, eats and activities for all-ages at the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol. DC’s legendary go-go band Trouble Funk and DJ Little Bacon Bear will be performing at the festival. Participants also get a limited edition DC Bike Ride water bottle.
The ride raises support for the Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s work to make streets safer for all roadway users. The event has committed more than $100,000 in support over three years to WABA for street safety neighborhood programs.
No bike? No problem! We partner with Bike and Roll DC to bring you easy bike rentals.
Find us on social media: @dcbikeride on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information visit www.dcbikeride.com.
Make DC Bike Ride your favorite spring tradition and join the ride today. Don’t forget to use the promo code POP18 for $10 off standard registration now through April 30.
DC Bike Ride is the region’s only car-free, closed-road bike event and celebration of life on two wheels. We invite you to join the ride on Saturday, May 19, 2018 for a fun, recreational, family-friendly bicycle adventure.
Early Bird Registration ends tonight, Wednesday, February 28 at Midnight! Register now at www.dcbikeride.com/pop.
DC Bike Ride celebrates bicycling as a form of healthy living, fitness, transportation and fun. The event raises support for the Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s work on Vision Zero, a campaign to make streets safer for *all* roadway users. DCBR has given more than $72,000 in two-years to WABA for street safety neighborhood programs.
You can save $10 per standard registration if you register today before the price increases on March 1. Kids ages 3 to 7 are always FREE and youth ages 8 to 17 are always half-price. Watch our 2018 video to learn more about the event at www.dcbikeride.com/video.
Participants will receive access to the closed-road course that starts in West Potomac Park overlooking the Potomac River and the Washington Monument. The 20-mile ride will feature on-course entertainment, music and rest stops, as well as a short-cut to the finish that offers a 7-mile course (in case you get tired). The ride ends with a Finish Festival party with beats, eats and activities for all-ages at the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol. Participants also get a DCBR 2018 water bottle.
No bike? No problem! We partner with Bike and Roll DC to bring you easy bike rentals. Find us on social: @dcbikeride on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Make DC Bike Ride your favorite springtime activity!
