Events

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.

    Aug
    25
    Wed
    Back To School Bike Check and Rodeo
    Aug 25 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    Join BikeArlington, Kidical Mass, and Arlington Safe Routes to School to prepare you and your student/s for the commute back to school! Biking to school is a great way to start off the day, help the environment, and get each of us the daily activity we need.

    At our bike check and bike rodeo, we’ll help your student/s check their bike to see that it’s ready to ride and show students the best ways to navigate Arlington’s roads and trails. We’ll share helpful tips, and provide customized route guidance to make sure students are ready to conquer their trip to school.

    All are welcome at this kid-friendly event with engaging demonstrations and activities for students ready to rock the bike ride back to school this fall!

    Sep
    11
    Sat
    Adult Learn to Ride
    Sep 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Adult Learn to Ride @ Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington

    Our Adult Learn to Ride class is for participants 18 and older who have never ridden a bike before or have not been on a bike in some time. Our experienced Instructors break the skills down step by step to get you on a bike and rolling in no time. Participants learn to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike and progress at their own pace.

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

    Click here to view WABA’s Code of Conduct for event participants.

    Class Details

    Class Duration
    3 hours

    Equipment
    Bicycle and helmet rental provided

    Cost
    FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email us for a coupon)
    $10.00 – Resident Registration**
    $85.00 – Non-Resident Registration

    *WABA partners with local jurisdictions to bring subsidized bicycle education to residents of that jurisdiction. Example – if you are a Fairfax County resident taking a class in Fairfax County your registration is just $10.00!

    Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for Adult Learn to Ride classes. Registration closes at 1:00 pm the Thursday before class.

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


    Adult Learn to Ride
    Sep 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Adult Learn to Ride @ Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington

    Our Adult Learn to Ride class is for participants 18 and older who have never ridden a bike before or have not been on a bike in some time. Our experienced Instructors break the skills down step by step to get you on a bike and rolling in no time. Participants learn to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike and progress at their own pace.

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

    Click here to view WABA’s Code of Conduct for event participants.

    Class Details

    Class Duration
    3 hours

    Equipment
    Bicycle and helmet rental provided

    Cost
    FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email us for a coupon)
    $10.00 – Resident Registration**
    $85.00 – Non-Resident Registration

    *WABA partners with local jurisdictions to bring subsidized bicycle education to residents of that jurisdiction. Example – if you are a Fairfax County resident taking a class in Fairfax County your registration is just $10.00!

    Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for Adult Learn to Ride classes. Registration closes at 1:00 pm the Thursday before class.

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


    Oct
    9
    Sat
    Adult Learn to Ride
    Oct 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Adult Learn to Ride @ Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington

    Our Adult Learn to Ride class is for participants 18 and older who have never ridden a bike before or have not been on a bike in some time. Our experienced Instructors break the skills down step by step to get you on a bike and rolling in no time. Participants learn to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike and progress at their own pace.

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

    Click here to view WABA’s Code of Conduct for event participants.

    Class Details

    Class Duration
    3 hours

    Equipment
    Bicycle and helmet rental provided

    Cost
    FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email us for a coupon)
    $10.00 – Resident Registration**
    $85.00 – Non-Resident Registration

    *WABA partners with local jurisdictions to bring subsidized bicycle education to residents of that jurisdiction. Example – if you are a Fairfax County resident taking a class in Fairfax County your registration is just $10.00!

    Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for Adult Learn to Ride classes. Registration closes at 1:00 pm the Thursday before class.

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


    Adult Learn to Ride
    Oct 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Adult Learn to Ride @ Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington

    Our Adult Learn to Ride class is for participants 18 and older who have never ridden a bike before or have not been on a bike in some time. Our experienced Instructors break the skills down step by step to get you on a bike and rolling in no time. Participants learn to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike and progress at their own pace.

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

    Click here to view WABA’s Code of Conduct for event participants.

    Class Details

    Class Duration
    3 hours

    Equipment
    Bicycle and helmet rental provided

    Cost
    FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email us for a coupon)
    $10.00 – Resident Registration**
    $85.00 – Non-Resident Registration

    *WABA partners with local jurisdictions to bring subsidized bicycle education to residents of that jurisdiction. Example – if you are a Fairfax County resident taking a class in Fairfax County your registration is just $10.00!

    Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for Adult Learn to Ride classes. Registration closes at 1:00 pm the Thursday before class.

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


    Oct
    30
    Sat
    BikeArlington Presents: E-bike Demo and Ride with Rad Power Bikes
    Oct 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

    Join BikeArlington and Rad Power Bikes for a free event to learn about and test ride e-bikes!

    E-bikes are changing the world. With the extra boost from pedal assistance or a throttle (or both), more people can enjoy the freedom and joy of riding a bike, more of the time. Whether you’re a parent looking for a sustainable, easy way to do school drop-off, a commuter looking to sweat less, or someone who just wants an extra boost, an e-bike might be for you.

    We will meet at Quincy Parking Deck and hear from employees and owners of Rad Power e-bikes before going for a ride around Arlington to test out the e-bikes on trails, streets, and hills.

    Rad will have 10 e-bikes available to take on the ride and slots are first come, first served. If you already have an e-bike, join us on the ride to share your experience as an e-bike owner.

    Riders should be comfortable balancing and riding on a bike. The ride will be at a relaxed pace as new riders adjust to the e-bike experience. Helmets are required on Rad & BikeArlington rides; if you do not have one please indicate that when registering and we will lend you one.

    Dec
    9
    Thu
    Balaclavas and Baklava: Virtual Craft Workshop
    Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Join us for our annual Balaclavas and Baklava winter event where we get ready for cold-weather activities by making our own fleece ear warmers, neck gaiters, and balaclavas. NEW this year: A virtual craft night and a chance to show off your gear at a walk or a bike ride.

    Virtual Craft Workshop

    Thursday December 9, 6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom
    This year we’ll be inviting folks to join us virtually on Thursday December 9 in creating winter headgear from the comfort of your own home via Zoom.
    Wondering what you’ll need? List provided at the bottom of this section.

    Bike Ride or Walk

    Saturday December 11, 1 -2:00 p.m. at Crystal City Water Park
    As a tandem to our virtual craft night we’ll be hosting a winter bike ride and winter walk where makers can come out and join us in-person to showcase and use their newly made balaclavas along with any winter gear used for biking and walking in colder weather.

    Contact us at info@bikearlington.com with any questions.

    Dec
    11
    Sat
    Balaclavas and Baklava: Bike Ride or Walk
    Dec 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

    Join us for our annual Balaclavas and Baklava winter event where we get ready for cold-weather activities by making our own fleece ear warmers, neck gaiters, and balaclavas. NEW this year: A virtual craft night and a chance to show off your gear at a walk or a bike ride.

    Virtual Craft Workshop

    Thursday December 9, 6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom
    This year we’ll be inviting folks to join us virtually on Thursday December 9 in creating winter headgear from the comfort of your own home via Zoom.
    Wondering what you’ll need? List provided at the bottom of this section.

    Bike Ride or Walk

    Saturday December 11, 1 -2:00 p.m. at Crystal City Water Park
    As a tandem to our virtual craft night we’ll be hosting a winter bike ride and winter walk where makers can come out and join us in-person to showcase and use their newly made balaclavas along with any winter gear used for biking and walking in colder weather.

    Contact us at info@bikearlington.com with any questions.