Events

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.

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