Events

Jul
31
Sat
Basic Skills Clinics
Jul 31 @ 9:00 am
Basic Skills Clinics @ Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington

Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who have recently taken a Learn to Ride class or who know how to ride a bike, but have not been on one in some time. Basic Skills Clinics focus on skills such as turning, shifting, braking gradually, and weaving and will help you develop the fundamental bike handling skills necessary to ride confidently! Our experienced Instructors will observe where you are at and will provide tailored instruction to help you progress to the next level. Participants move at their own pace and are encouraged to continue practicing these skills at home.

Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.

Class Details

Class Duration: 2 hours

Equipment: Bicycle and helmet rental provided for those who request one. Bring your own bike for a cheeper registration fee!

Cost: $50.00 if you require a bicycle and helmet rental / $10.00 if you bring your own!

Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for this event. Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.

Aug
20
Fri
Arlington County Fair: Micro-Mobility “Petting Zoo”
Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Take a test ride at the Arlington County Fair! BikeArlington will have a variety of innovative personal vehicles for you to try, including e-bikes, cargo bikes, e-scooters, Capital Bikeshare, and more. Our staff will be onsite to provide a comfortable, guided experience for your test ride, and to answer any questions you have.

Plus, we have a special traffic garden area just for kids (strider bikes provided) with lots to explore. Head to the tennis courts to take these bikes for a spin.

  • Friday, Aug. 20, 6pm-8pm
  • Saturday, Aug 21, 12pm-4pm
  • Sunday, Aug 22, 12pm-4pm
  • If you bike to the Fair, we’ve got you covered with FREE bike valet parking, on the tennis courts.

    Aug
    21
    Sat
    Arlington County Fair: Micro-Mobility “Petting Zoo”
    Aug 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Take a test ride at the Arlington County Fair! BikeArlington will have a variety of innovative personal vehicles for you to try, including e-bikes, cargo bikes, e-scooters, Capital Bikeshare, and more. Our staff will be onsite to provide a comfortable, guided experience for your test ride, and to answer any questions you have.

    Plus, we have a special traffic garden area just for kids (strider bikes provided) with lots to explore. Head to the tennis courts to take these bikes for a spin.

  • Friday, Aug. 20, 6pm-8pm
  • Saturday, Aug 21, 12pm-4pm
  • Sunday, Aug 22, 12pm-4pm
  • If you bike to the Fair, we’ve got you covered with FREE bike valet parking, on the tennis courts.

    Aug
    22
    Sun
    Arlington County Fair: Micro-Mobility “Petting Zoo”
    Aug 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Take a test ride at the Arlington County Fair! BikeArlington will have a variety of innovative personal vehicles for you to try, including e-bikes, cargo bikes, e-scooters, Capital Bikeshare, and more. Our staff will be onsite to provide a comfortable, guided experience for your test ride, and to answer any questions you have.

    Plus, we have a special traffic garden area just for kids (strider bikes provided) with lots to explore. Head to the tennis courts to take these bikes for a spin.

  • Friday, Aug. 20, 6pm-8pm
  • Saturday, Aug 21, 12pm-4pm
  • Sunday, Aug 22, 12pm-4pm
  • If you bike to the Fair, we’ve got you covered with FREE bike valet parking, on the tennis courts.

    Sep
    25
    Sat
    Basic Skills Clinics
    Sep 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
    Basic Skills Clinics @ Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington

    Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who have recently taken a Learn to Ride class or who know how to ride a bike, but have not been on one in some time. Basic Skills Clinics focus on skills such as turning, shifting, braking gradually, and weaving and will help you develop the fundamental bike handling skills necessary to ride confidently! Our experienced Instructors will observe where you are at and will provide tailored instruction to help you progress to the next level. Participants move at their own pace and are encouraged to continue practicing these skills at home.

    Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.

    Class Details

    Class Duration: 2 hours

    Equipment: Bicycle and helmet rental provided for those who request one. Bring your own bike for a cheeper registration fee!

    Cost: $50.00 if you require a bicycle and helmet rental / $10.00 if you bring your own!

    Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for this event. Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.

    When registering, drag and drop the pop-up window to see all of the form fields.

    Oct
    23
    Sat
    Basic Skills Clinics
    Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Basic Skills Clinics @ Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington

    Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who have recently taken a Learn to Ride class or who know how to ride a bike, but have not been on one in some time. Basic Skills Clinics focus on skills such as turning, shifting, braking gradually, and weaving and will help you develop the fundamental bike handling skills necessary to ride confidently! Our experienced Instructors will observe where you are at and will provide tailored instruction to help you progress to the next level. Participants move at their own pace and are encouraged to continue practicing these skills at home.

    Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.

    Class Details

    Class Duration: 2 hours

    Equipment: Bicycle and helmet rental provided for those who request one. Bring your own bike for a cheeper registration fee!

    Cost: $50.00 if you require a bicycle and helmet rental / $10.00 if you bring your own!

    Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for this event. Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.

    When registering, drag and drop the pop-up window to see all of the form fields.

    Feb
    13
    Sun
    Winter Bike Games
    Feb 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Winter Bike Games @ Long Bridge Park | Arlington | Virginia | United States

    Grab your layers and get your bike ready because we’re bringing the heat this winter! Join us Sunday, February 13 for a thrilling two-hour showdown of contests and activities to celebrate winter biking and commuting in Arlington. You don’t have to be an expert, just bring your bike, expect to have fun, and to receive some rewarding giveaways just for participating.

    Participate in as many contests as you can to compete for giveaways and a special BikeArlington Winter Bike Games medal.
    There will be refreshments to help you stay warm.
    This event is for everyone: the beginner biker, kids, and the year-round commuter.
    Come see what the winter biking fun is all about!

    Location:

    Long Bridge Park (main parking lot between the three fields)

    Transportation:

    From the Four Mile Run Trail (bike)
    From Clarendon (bike)
    From the Crystal City Metro Station
    Take Capital Bikeshare: There is a station located at Long Bridge Dr & 6th St, and another station at the Long Bridge Aquatic Center.

    Event Schedule

    10:00-10:15: “Opening Ceremonies” Check-in and Kickoff
    10:15-10:35: Get Ready Race
    10:35-10:45: Green Carpet: Best Lit
    10:50-11:10: Slow Bike Race
    11:10-11:25: Green Carpet: Best Dressed
    11:25-11:50: Relay Race
    11:50-12:00: “Closing Ceremonies”

    Contest Descriptions

    Get Ready Race: You’re late to work and need to quickly dress, get out the door and hop onto your bike…but we’ve added a twist. You’ll have to put on the clothes on TOP of your outfit 😊. See who can throw on baggy clothing the fastest and then ride their bike back to the finish line first.

    Best Lit: In the winter, it’s hard not to find yourself riding at night, so it’s important that our bikes stay well lit. We want to see who has the most fun, creative, eye-catching light display on their bike in Arlington. Bike the red carpet and compete for a medal.

    Slow Bike Race: Anyone can bike quickly, but the real skill is who can go the slowest. Be the last one to the finish line and you win–you just have to keep moving the whole race.

    Best Dressed: Show off your layers, or lack thereof! Bike the green carpet and strike a pose in your favorite outfit for winter biking.

    Relay Race: We’ll form teams on the day of the event for a silly relay that is sure to end it laughs, smiles, and minor bragging rights for one winning team.

    This event is rain or shine.

    Mar
    13
    Sun
    Bike For Pie
    Mar 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm


    Celebrate Pie Day with a bike ride exploring some of the best pie shops in Arlington. This bike ride will be a five-mile ride beginning at Livin’ the Pie Life and ending at Acme Pie on Columbia Pike.

    Schedule

    11 – 11:20 AM – Livin’ the Pie Life
    11:20 AM – Ride to Next Stop
    12 – 12:30 PM – Acme Pie
    12:30 PM– Ride Ends

    Need to Know

    This event is BYOP (“Bring Your Own Pie”) so please bring cash or card to support and enjoy some pie from the local shops.

    Helmets are required for this ride. This will be a no-drop ride of about 5 miles and the pace will be slow and social through mostly flat roads. Bring your family and friends!

    Mar
    20
    Sun
    Vernal Equinox Ride
    Mar 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

    Take a bike adventure under the night sky. Ride with us and learn about the Vernal Equinox with Astronomer, Dr. Jennifer Bartlett.

    Schedule

    7:30 PM – Meet at Westover Branch Library
    7:30-7:45 PM – Learn from Astronomer, Jim Toomey
    7:45 PM – Roll out
    8:15 PM – Arrive at Tuckahoe Elementary School
    8:15-8:45 PM – Observe the night sky with Astronomer, Dr. Jennifer Bartlett
    8:45 PM – Ride back to Westover Branch Library
    9 PM – Ride ends

    Need to Know

    This 2-mile ride will be slow-paced. Be ready to bike uphill to get the best night sky views. The ride will end at Minor Hill.

    Helmets and lights are required for this ride. We will have sets available if you don’t have your own. This will be a hilly, no-drop ride of about 2 miles and the pace will be slow and social with stops along the way to learn about twilight. Bring your family and friends!

    Mar
    24
    Thu
    Cherry Blossoms Bike Ride
    Mar 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

    BikeArlington will take a small group on a bike tour to take in breathtaking views of the Cherry Blossoms in full bloom at sunset along the Mount Vernon Trail.

    Need to know

    The 5 mile ride will start at Virginia Highlands Park to the Mt. Vernon Trail to get riverside views, before heading back to Crystal City as the sun sets on the river.

    Helmets and lights are required for this ride. We will have some sets available if you don’t have your own. Bring your family and friends to welcome in spring!

    Schedule

    6:25- 6:35 PM – Check-in
    6:35- 6:40 PM – Ride begins around Virginia Highlands
    6:45-7:15 PM – Ride to Navy Merchant Marine Memorial along MVT
    7:15-7:30 PM – Take in the view
    7:30-8 PM – Ride ends at the Crystal City Metro Station