Bike To Work Day 2025 Features Pit Stops Around Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Despite a rainy forecast, commuters who take their bike to work on Thursday will be rewarded with freebies at participating pit stops around the DC region.

The annual Bike to Work Day will be held by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association on Thursday, May 15. More than 100 locations around DC and the Virginia and Maryland suburbs will offer pit stops with freebies.

"Bike to Work Day isn’t just about the commute, it’s about choosing a healthier, more sustainable future," said Daniel Sheehan, director of Commuter Connections at the Council of Governments. "We encourage everyone to try biking, not just for the physical and environmental benefits, but for the sense of community it brings. Whether you're a daily bike commuter or trying it for the first time, Thursday is the perfect day to ride."

Bicyclists can register for free to receive freebies at pit stops. The first 18,000 people registered will receive a free Bike to Work Day T-shirt and will be entered into a giveaway for a new bike. T-shirts will be provided at the pit stop attendees choose during registration.

Pit stops will have refreshments and giveaways. Select stops will have complimentary bike tune-ups and other activities. Bicyclists may visit multiple pit stops.

Bike to Work Day is planned rain or shine, but individual pit stops may make a weather call in extreme conditions. Registered attendees will be notified 24 hours before if a pit stop is cancelled.

Stops around Alexandria include:

• Alexandria – John Carlyle Square Park: 300 John Carlyle St. Alexandria, VA, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Alexandria – Del Ray: Colasanto Park, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Alexandria – Fairlington Centre: Fairlington Centre (In front of Great Harvest Bread between CVS and Baskin Robbins), 1711 Centre Plaza Alexandria, VA, 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Alexandria – Mark Center: North Parking Garage (outdoor bicycle parking area) across from 4825 Mark Center Dr., Alexandria, VA
• Alexandria – National Landing at APTA: 3030 Potomac Ave., Alexandria, VA, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Alexandria – Old Town at City Hall: Market Square at Alexandria City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Alexandria – Mt Vernon/Hybla Valley/Ft Hunt: 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln, Alexandria, VA, 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.