Events

Feb
10
Fri
Winter Bike to Work Day
Feb 10 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

It’s cold outside but that doesn’t mean you have to give up riding your bike. In fact, we want to encourage you to warm up to cold-weather biking on International Winter Bike to Work Day.
This year we will have two morning pit stops–one at Gravelly Point on the Mount Vernon Trail and one on the Custis Trail in Rosslyn. No matter where you’re going (whether to work, school, errands, or a casual ride), stop by to say hello and grab some BikeArlington and Capital Bikeshare swag. We’ll also have free hot drinks and breakfast sandwiches from McDonald’s. First come, first served!

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So get that bike out, put on some warm layers, and ride your bike. You’ll discover that winter is actually a fun time to be out on your bike!

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Apr
22
Sat
Celebrate Trails Day W&OD Trail Cleanup
Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
On Saturday, April 22, join us as we clean up litter and debris on the W&OD Trail. This event is part of a series of events being organized all around the county on that day by Rails to Trails Conservancy in honor of Celebrate Trails Day. Learn more about the national celebration here.
We’ll start on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail at the trailhead near the intersection of Four Mile Run Drive and Shirlington Rd. Look for the orange and blue Bike/WalkArlington tent on the trail. We’ll work our way down the W&OD toward Walter Reed Drive and beyond. We’ll focus on picking up the litter and trash that gathers near the side of the trail.

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Adult Learn to Ride
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

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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.

May
7
Sun
Adult Learn to Ride
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON

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.

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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.

May
11
Thu
Bike Safety Checks and #BTWD Sign Ups
May 11 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Join us on May 11 at Trek Ballston. We will be offering free bicycle safety checks and helping people sign up for Bike to Work Day. This will also be a great chance to ask questions you may have about Bike to Work Day in person.

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Jun
10
Sat
Basic Bike Skills
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

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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.

Jun
24
Sat
Adult Learn to Ride
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

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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.

Aug
18
Fri
The Electric Ride Experience @ The Arlington County Fair
Aug 18 – Aug 20 all-day

Attend a free E-bike Info Session at BikeArlington’s Electric Ride Experience at The Arlington County Fair.

This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge and ask questions in a friendly, welcoming setting (and without having to scour the internet for reliable sources!).

Sessions are free and open to all. Register in advance to receive a free gift from BikeArlington!

    Friday, August 18: 5:30-6 p.m., featuring Ever Solano, Shop Manager of Conte’s, Ballston
    Saturday, August 19: 2-2:30 p.m., featuring Raymond Duran, Capital Bikeshare Program Manager
    Sunday, August 20: 2-2:30 p.m., featuring Todd Ketch, Owner, Pedego Electric Bikes, Alexandria

E-bike test rides will be offered continuously on all three days but the info sessions only happen once per day at the designated times!

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Sep
3
Sun
Adult Learn to Ride
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

REGISTER

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.

Sep
17
Sun
Basic Bike Skills
Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

REGISTER

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.