Bike To Work Day In Falls Church Encourages Biking As Commuting Option

FALLS CHURCH, 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 Falls Church area:

• City of Falls Church West End Park, W&OD Trail & Grove Ave., Falls Church, VA 22046, 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Falls Church - Culmore, 6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church, VA 22041, 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Arlington - East Falls Church Metro Station, 2001 N Sycamore St., Arlington, VA 22205, south of Metro Station, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Other local stops near Falls Church are:

• Arlington – Ballston, 3924 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22203, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Arlington - Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St., Arlington, VA 22204, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Arlington – Columbia Pike at Penrose Square, 2503 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Arlington – Clarendon at The Lot, 3217 10th Street N, Arlington, VA 22201, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Arlington – National Landing at Long Bridge Park, across the street from 200 12th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
• Arlington - HQ National Guard (TARC), 111 S. George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA 22204, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Arlington - Langston Blvd, Lyon Village Shopping Center, 3133 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Arlington – Rosslyn at Gateway Park, Rosslyn Gateway Park, Langston Blvd & Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209
• Arlington - Shirlington at New District Brewing: New District Brewing Company (near the W&OD Trail), 2709 S Oakland St., Arlington VA 22206
• McLean - MITRE Corporation, 1851 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean, VA 22102, 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Mosaic at Strawberry Park, 2910 District Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Tysons Corner Center, In front of Capital Grille, 1861 International Drive, McLean, VA 22102, 6:30 a.m. to 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.

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.