Bike To Work Day In Fairfax City Encourages Biking As Commuting Option On May 19

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — As the weather warms up, more people may be trading in commutes by car to bike along the Washington & Old Dominion 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 the Fairfax City area:

• Fairfax City — Old Town Hall: North Street & Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030, 6 a.m.-9 a.m.
• Fair Lakes Center: 12961 Fair Lakes Center Drive, Fairfax, VA, in front of Noodles & Co., 6-9 a.m.
• Providence Community Center: 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, 7 a.m.-9 a.m.
• Fairfax County Government Center: 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035, 6:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
• Mosaic at Strawberry Park: 2910 District Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
• Vienna — Town Green: 144 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, VA 22180, just off the W&OD Trail, 6:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
• Tysons Corner Center: 1861 International Drive, McLean, VA 22102, in front of Capitol Grill, 6:30 a.m.-10 a.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.