For the past several years, my bike has been my commute mode of choice. Traveling to the office in Rosslyn, it’s been easy for me to hop on the Custis Trail in my neighborhood to ride directly to work. Besides enjoying the fresh air and...

Having your saddle (bike seat) at the wrong height makes it harder for you to ride efficiently. A saddle that’s too high or low strains your body and reduces your control and power.
Follow these steps to adjust your saddle to the right height. You’ll be more comfortable and less likely to injure yourself because of poor form. Best of all, you’ll use the fu...

Every month, Arlington’s Capital Bikeshare for All outreach team visits the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) warehouse to share information about $5 annual memberships for qualified participants. Arriving by bike, they talk to AF...

Almost all electric bikes on the market today are made with lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are efficient, rechargeable batteries also used in cell phones, laptops, power tools, electric cars, and more. Although expensive, ...

The pace of the season may be a little slower, but in Arlington, there is no shortage of options for outdoor activities to fill the long summer days ahead. Best of all, with Arlington's miles of shared-use trails, award-winning walkabil...

A regional celebration coordinated by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Bike to Work Day 2025 took place on Thursday, May 15. More than 12,000 people throughout the DMV biked to work that morning and visited one of...

The hills around the DMV often discourage people from biking and Arlington is no exception. While it may seem that fitness is the only factor in one’s ability to ride up hills, there are many quick fixes to the bike itself and to your b...

Every May, we look forward to a little extra commuting fun on Bike to Work Day, when thousands of bike commuters come out to connect with fellow cyclists and celebrate BikeArlington’s favorite form of active transportation! This year is...

Bike Confidently BikeArlington strives to introduce new people to bicycling and encourage those who haven’t ridden in a long time to get back in the saddle. Our mission is to reach the “Interested but Concerned” bicyclist. This pers...

One beautiful weekend in the fall of 2020, a temporary traffic garden was installed at the Woman’s Club of Arlington. While traffic gardens (sometimes referred to as “safety towns”) have been popular since the 1970s, they are relatively...