Make A Pit Stop In DC For Bike To Work Day On May 20

WASHINGTON, DC — National Bike Week happens to be this week with the 21st anniversary of Bike to Work Day in the National Capital Region falling on May 20.

Fairfax City will be among the participating locations, with nearly 100 pit stops planned around the DC region as commuters head to or from work. Pit stops will offer T-shirts to the first 15,000 who register and show up, as well as other activities. Free snacks and drinks, swag and bicycling information will be offered at most pit stops, and raffle prizes will be offered at some pit stops. Many pit stops are in the morning, but a handful are planned in the afternoon.

Participants must register at biketoworkmetrodc.org to be eligible for the free T-shirt. When registering, participants will choose one pit stop.

There are nearly 100 pit stops spread out over the Washington, D.C. region. Here are some pit stops in the District:

Northeast

• Anacostia River Trail - River Terrace
• Ivy City at BicycleSPACE
• NoMa at Wunder Garten
• Old City Market & Oven

Northwest

• Adams Morgan at Unity Park
• Cathedral Heights at Conte's Bike Shop
• Columbia Heights Plaza (Afternoon)
• Dupont Circle at American Geophysical Union

Southeast

• Anacostia
• Capitol Hill at Eastern Market
• Capitol Riverfront at Canal Park
• U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

The event is sponsored by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association.

"Bike to Work Day gives us the opportunity to jumpstart our day with a fun, healthy commuting option, all while reducing traffic congestion on roadways that are getting crowded once again," said Nicholas Ramfos, Commuter Connections director, in a news release.

Don't have a bike? Capital Bikeshare will be offering non-members free unlimited rides up to 45 minutes per trip on standard bikes Friday. Electric bikes will be available for $0.10 per minute with no unlock fee. To find station locations, visit capitalbikeshare.com.

To see other pit stops or register, visit www.biketoworkmetrodc.org.