feet in the street
August 29, 2009 9am-3pm
@Fort DuPont Park, SE DC
Walkers, runners, bikers, and skaters will take to the streets of Fort DuPont Park at the first-ever Feet in the Street celebration on Saturday, August 29. The District Department of Transportation and the National Park Service teamed up to close the park’s roads to motor vehicles—and boost physical activity, green transportation, and community spirit.
From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., visitors can enjoy organized hikes, community garden tours, bike rides, physical fitness demonstrations and more, sponsored by the Ward 7Councilmember Yvette M. Alexander, Washington Area Bicyclist Association, District Department of Parks and Recreation, Unique Development, Fathers First, Anacostia Watershed Society, Environmental Leadership Program, and Far Northeast Consortium. The 1.6-mile car-free corridor includes Fort Davis Drive SE between Ridge Road and Pennsylvania Avenue and Fort DuPont Drive SE between the activity center and Fort Davis Drive.
Celebrate the coming of the Full Moon!
September 3rd, 2009
Join WABA and City Bikes on September 3rd, 2009 as we celebrate the full moon by taking a ride up the Capital Crescent/Georgetown Branch Trail at night ending with a barbeque at the City Bikes shop in Chevy Chase. WABA will lead a ride back to the Waterfront Park, but riders can feel free to leave whenever they please.
Date:
September 3rd, 2009
Start Location:
Time:
8:15 PM- Meet in the park at the Georgetown Waterfront across from Cyclife Life to check-in.
8:45 PM- Ride leaves from the Georgetown Waterfront
Route:
Registration
Riders will be able to register for the event online in advance or the night of the event. The small registration fee goes towards covering food costs and supporting the Washington Area Bicyclist Association.
Food Provided includes: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, Veggie Dogs, Chips, Soda, Water.
Registration Options:
- $3 Individual WABA member
- $5 Individual non-WABA member
- $30 Individual non-WABA member + WABA membership
- $6 Two WABA members
- $10 Two non-WABA members
To register in advance online Click Here>>
** In the event of rain the ride will be rescheduled for the next evening, 9/4/09.
Bike and Gear Swap 9/12/2009
Come buy, sell, or donate bicycles (or gear and clothin
g) at the WABA Bike and Gear Swap! Bike sales benefit the seller (90%) and WABA’s efforts (10%) on behalf of cycling in the Washington area; donations
benefit the donor (a good feeling as well as a receipt good for tax
purposes) and Bikes for the World provides jobs and access to school
and health services here and overseas. In either case, your bike goes
to good use. The Bike and Gear Swaps are hosted by The Bicycle Place (behind the shop) at 8313 Grubb Rd., Silver Spring, MD.
WABA's FREE Confident City Cycling Classes
Want to use your bike to get where you need to go? Learn to safely share the road with cars, other bikes, and pedestrians. These classes are currently sponsored by city transportation departments and are provided free of charge.
Washington, DC:
9/12- 1:00pm-4:00pm - Bike and Roll (Learn how to ride a bike. For first time adult riders only) Print and sign waiver (if under 18)
9/16-5:30pm-8:30pm - Takoma Community Center (CCC1, In-Class)
10/3- 1:00pm-4:00pm - RFK Parking lot (CCC2, On-Bike)
Virginia:
9/9- 6:00pm-9:00pm - Walter Reed Community Center (CCC1,In-Class, spanish translation provided if needed)
9/19- 1:00pm-4:00pm - Arlington Public Shools Parking Deck Over I-66 (CCC2, On-Bike)
DC BIke Ambassador at the Mt. Pleasant Movie in the Park
August 22
Mount Pleasant Main Street will present a free outdoor screening of the cycling-themed movie 'Breaking Away' on Saturday, August 22nd in Lamont Street Park (Lamont St. NW & Mt. Pleasant St. NW). Activities start at 7pm, and include Yoga for Cyclists by Past Tense Studio, The DC Bike Ambassador, free bike clinic & repair, restaurant specials, and live music. The movie is part of the Mt. Pleasant Movie Series, featuring a movie the fourth Saturday in August and September.
For more information go to www.mtpmainstreet.org
Rain date Sunday, August 23rd.
30th Anniversary of College Park Bicycles
August 23 4:00PM, Linson Pool Park
5211 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD, 20740
College Park Bicycle is seeking stories and notes from customers , former employees, and friends of the shop. Bring or email your comments and we'll pick a few for some door prizes. Categories include humor, constructive help, and emotional testimonials.
If you've got anything 'period' from the era (late 70's) bring it, wear it, ride it.
We've got a Members Only pool party and ride planned for Sunday August 23.
Because of the late afternoon start, no need to rearrange any Sunday activities. Go on your club ride, attend services, have your buffet, watch cartoons, indulge in the garden, or sleep late. In fact, we're feeding you, so the only thing you need to do is blow off any plans for dinner.
If you're not a WABA member, you can join at www.waba.org
WABA members are getting some special VIP surprises.
More info about the ride and activities.
Car Free Day
September 22
The DC region is once again celebrating International Car Free Day! Car Free Day encourages people to get around without their car - highlighting transit, bicycling, walking and all alternative modes of transportation. By taking a fair number of cars off the roads people who live and work there are given a chance to consider how their neighborhood might look and work with a lot fewer cars.
Be one of the thousands of people in the area to pledge to be car free on Sept. 22! WABA will helping out DDOT in planning this year's DC celebration of Car Free Day with a street festival going on throughout the day dowtown.
50 States and 13 Colonies Ride
September 26
*Online Registration Now Open*
The most unique and challenging bike ride in DC! The 50 States ride covers all 50 state streets in all 8 Wards in search of the District of Columbia's statehood. If you are not quite ready to embark on the 50 States Ride you can try the 13 Colonies route, taking you on all the streets named for every one of the 13 original colonies. There's no better way to see the city of Washington by bike.
Brita Climate Ride
September 26-30
How far would you pedal for a new energy future? Check out Brita Climate Ride, a fully supported, 5-day fundraising bike ride from New York City to Washington DC, September 26 - 30, 2009. It's the ride of a lifetime through some of the East Coast's most beautiful countryside. Join two hundred cyclists for great food, world class biking, and the chance to meet and network with leaders in climate change, renewable energy and environmental causes. Register today and be part of this historic ride to Washington!
Brita Climate Ride supports essential climate and bicycling advocacy projects at three beneficiary organizations: Focus the Nation, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, and Clean Air - Cool Planet. Your fundraising helps the beneficiaries continue to provide the critical services and education needed to address climate and energy issues.
Sister to Sister's Bike for the Heart
October 11, 2009
Join Sister to Sister's Bike for the Heart and enjoy the ride of a lifetime down Pennsylvania Avenue. Your Participation will help save women's lives through screenings, education and health empowerment. Better yet, help us lower the risk of the #1 cause of women's death-heart disease.
So many ways to participate!
America's Main Streeter: A Family friendly, 5-mile ride past the US Capitol and White House.
Arena Spinathon: The ultimate spinning experience on the floor of the Verizon Center.
Heart of the Nation Time Trial: a 5-mile race past the nation's most recognizable landmarks.
Click Here To Register Today!
All proceeds from the race will directly fund more heart screenings, helping to identify women at risk and reverse the effects of this deadly disease.
Bike DC
October 17
Save the Date!! Bike DC is back this year and better than ever! With two route options to choose from, this is THE ride to take in all the sights and sounds of DC by bike. Stay tuned for more details.
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