Bike To Work Day 2023 Includes 10 Arlington Stops

ARLINGTON, VA — As the weather warms up, more people may be trading in commutes by car to bike along the W&OD Trail and Custis Trail and other locations. The DC region's 22nd annual Bike to Work Day will encourage local commuters to bike and score some freebies along the way on Friday, May 19.

The annual event held by the Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association features bike stops around the region with giveaways, food, and beverages. In addition, the first 15,000 people to register for Bike to Work Day get a free T-shirt, and all registered participants are entered to win a free bike.

The event promotes biking as a low-cost, environmentally-friendly commuting option. DC area commuters who are returning to in-person or remote working will notice congestion on the roads as driving continues to be a popular commuting option.

"Bike to Work Day brings together our local communities while promoting a healthy, fun commuting alternative that helps reduce traffic congestion on roadways that are getting crowded once again," said Nicholas Ramfos, director of Commuter Connections.

Over 100 pit stops will be held around the DC region, including several in Arlington:

• Arlington Mill Community Center: 909 S Dinwiddie St., Arlington, VA 22204. 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Ballston: 3924 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Columbia Pike at Penrose Square: 2503 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204. 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Clarendon at The Lot (afternoon party): 3217 10th Street N, Arlington, VA 22201. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• East Falls Church Metro Station: 2001 N Sycamore St., Arlington, VA 22205. Southside of Metro Station. 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• National Landing at Long Bridge Park: In front of the Long Bridge Park sign across the street from 200 12th Street South. 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• HQ National Guard (TARC): 111 S. George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA 22204 (in front of National Guard Bureau). 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Langston Blvd (afternoon): Lyon Village Shopping Center, 3133 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Rosslyn at Gateway Park: Rosslyn Gateway Park, Langston Blvd and Lynn Street. 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Shirlington at New District Brewing (afternoon): New District Brewing Company (near the W&OD Trail). 2709 S Oakland St, Arlington, VA 22206. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Participants can typically only receive freebies at one pit stop they choose when registering. Register for Bike to Work Day at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org.

Along with hosting Bike to Work Day, Commuter Connections provides resources for regional commuters who bike, carpool, vanpool, walk or take transit, including a Guaranteed Ride Home program.