If you’ve attended this event before, you know how much of a treat it is. If Bike to Work Day is new to you, we hope you’ll register for this year’s event (Thursday, May 15) and then hop on your bike or use bikeshare to experience it for yourself. With more than 100 pit stops in the region and eight in Arlington, there’s sure to be one near your workplace or home. Read on to learn more about what to expect!
10. Free food and drink!
We’ll have lots of great food at the BikeArlington-hosted pit stops (Ballston, Rosslyn, and Shirlington), including healthy packaged snacks, coffee, juice, McDonald’s, and doughnuts.
9. Great tabling partners.
More than 30 organizations will be tabling at our BikeArlington-sponsored pit stops, offering you the chance to learn about their work and pick up more free gifts.
8. You’ll get some exercise before you start the work day.
Whether you’re commuting into the office, working from home, or retired, a morning bike ride will boost your metabolism, increase mental acuity, and improve your mood.
7. Free bike checks at all three BikeArlington pit stops.
Take advantage of this opportunity to have a bike mechanic check out your bike and make sure it’s in good riding condition.
6. You’ll get to mingle with other bike enthusiasts.
Have fun getting to know other cyclists and comparing notes on your favorite routes, gear, and strategies for staying cool when riding in summer. You might meet a new riding buddy!
5. You can grab a copy of BikeArlington’s latest Bicycle Comfort Level Map to plan your next ride.
The latest BikeArlington Bicycle Comfort Level Map includes the most up-to-date information on bike lanes and trails in Arlington, and we’ll be distributing free printed copies at the Ballston, Rosslyn, and Shirlington pit stops. This map uses a scoring system to rate road segments and trails based on a variety of factors that contribute to your bicycling experience, making it easy to identify routes where you’ll feel most confident.
4. Free bike bells.
Pick up a free bike bell at the BikeArlington pit stops in Ballston, Rosslyn, and Shirlington. It will help keep you, other bicyclists, and pedestrians safe.
3. You can snag the official 2025 Bike to Work Day T-shirt to add to your collection.
This year’s T-shirt color is red. Some people have a collection of Bike to Work Day T-shirts dating back to some of the earliest Bike to Work Days in the region. Whether you’re a collector or a first-timer, enjoy adding this bold new color to your wardrobe.
2. You’ll help us meet our 2025 registration goal.
Every year, we commit to registering a certain number of Bike to Work Day participants. This year, we’ve set our sights high with a goal of 2,025 registrants in 2025. Help show Arlington’s commitment to biking by signing up to take part in this premier regional biking event.
1. You’ll be a “spokesmodel” for the active transportation lifestyle, which is what Bike to Work Day is all about!
Remember that every time you ride your bike to work or to another destination where you could have driven, you’re doing something good for yourself and the environment. Be proud of your efforts and join us to celebrate Bike to Work Day!
Learn more about Bike to Work Day and how you can participate.
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