Bicycling Links & Resources

Also see "Bicycle Trails and Routes" for links to sites about specific trails.

Washington D.C.-Area Bike Links | National & International Links

Washington, D.C.-Area Links

Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Page
Bike and Pedestrian information for the City of Alexandra.

Arlington Transportation Partners
A FREE service for Arlington employers and residential communities provided by Arlington County Commuter services.

Arlington Bike & Walk Options Map (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Arlington County Police Department Online Bike Registration
Arlington residents can register their bikes online.

Arlington Trail Maintenance: (703) 228-6566

Baltimore Bicycling Club
Established in 1967, the Baltimore Bicycling Club (BBC) is a recreational organization of about 3000 members. Our purpose is to promote and sponsor bicycling events, educate bicyclists about safe bicycling and maintenance, defend bicyclists' rights, and encourage bike use for both recreation and transportation. Membership is open to any interested individual and we try to provide rides for all abilities.

BikeArlington.com
An Arlington County, Virginia initiative to encourage bicycling in Arlington.

BikeWashington.org
This site provides details about all the great recreational bicycle facilities around the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area.

Bike the Sites
A Bike the Sites tour is the most unique, active, and environmentally friendly way to enjoy Washington's history and architecture. Touring the nation's capital by bicycle gives you an opportunity to visit many memorable and sometimes remote places that you would otherwise miss. Knowledgeable and entertaining guides will escort you on your leisurely ride, providing historical facts, interesting stories, and little-known anecdotes.

Biking to Work in the Washington Area
Commuter Connections information guide for employees and employers.

City Bikes
Bike shop in Adams Morgan. Bicycling information and links.

The College Park Area Bicycle Coalition
CPABC is an educational and bicycle advocacy organization. Its goals are to educate people about the joys of bicycling, to inform cyclists about matters of bicycling safety, to raise issues at local, county, and state levels regarding all facets of bicycling, to promote the construction of a network of trails - both on and off road - and to encourage people to bicycle.

The Commuter Store
Provides commuting information and literature about bicycling and other transportation alternatives for the Washington, D.C. area at their three Arlington locations.

East Coast Greenway®
Walkers, cyclists, and other trail advocates have joined forces around an audacious project, a 2,600 mile traffic-free path linking East Coast cities from Maine to Florida. Launched only 10 years ago, this vision for an urban alternative to the highly popular Appalachian Trail is quickly becoming a reality.

Fairfax County, VA Bicycle Trails
A guide to the recreational bicycle trails in Arlington's neighboring county. Part of Fairfax County's official site.

Frederick Pedalers and Free State Cluster Bicycle Club
The Frederick Pedalers Bicycle Club was founded in 1972 for the purpose of promoting social bicycle rides in and around Frederick County.

Friends of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail
"FOWOD is a non-profit citizens organization dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and promotion of a unique recreational resource in northern Virginia: the W&OD trail, a 45-mile multi-use rail-trail that is owned and operated by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority."

Joining the Chain Gang
Informative article about biking to work in the Washington, D.C. area by by Kristin Merriman-Clarke, from the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives (GWSAW) web site.

Maryland Bicycle and Walking Directory
Directory of officials, organizations, and individuals interested in improving bicycling and walking in Maryland.

Maryland DOT Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Home Page for the development of the Maryland Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Plan. This web site contains information on the status of the project and provides copies of project documents for your review.

Montgomery County Maryland Ride-On Bike Program
Allowing you to "park" your bike on buses and travel even further throughout the county.

The Mount Vernon Trail
An 18.5 mile walking/biking trail that follows the George Washington Memorial Parkway along the Potomac River from Theodore Roosevelt Island (in the Potomac between Arlington's Rosslyn neighborhood and Washington, D.C.) and Mt. Vernon Virginia, the home of George Washington.

Northern Virginia Regional Bikeway and Trail Study
"The purpose of this project is to develop a regional plan for a bicycle and trail network in Northern Virginia based on the existing jurisdictional plans, including Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Arlington County, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax."

One Less Car
Maryland Campaign for Bicycling and Walking advocate for providing safe and effective cycling and walking for all citizens through education, lobbying, and facilitation between our communities, governments, and state and local representatives.

Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club
More and better bicycling in Southern Maryland.

Patuxent Velo
A USCF and NORBA bicycle racing club located in Southern Maryland. "We provide a network for training, racing, occasional bike cruises and related fun."

Rails to Trails Conservancy
A 17-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching America's communities and countryside by creating a nationwide network of public trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors.”

Rosslyn Circle Crossing Study
"Starting in May 2001, Arlington County has been working with the firm of BMI, and several subcontractors, to identify the safety problems that pedestrians and bicyclists face while traveling through Rosslyn Circle.  The study will also identify several alternative measures to improve address those problems and will select the preferred measures to improve safety and accessibility in Rosslyn Circle."

Virginia Bicycling Federation
"A state-wide organization devoted to biking. Help build a bicycle-friendly Virginia by joining a statewide alliance of bicyclists working together to improve conditions on city streets, rural roads and off-road trails."

Smart Bikes: Public Transportation for the 21st Century
Commuter Choice/Bicycling Programs by Paul J. DeMaio, Transportation Demand Manager, City of Alexandria, Virginia, July 2001.

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Bike Pages
Information about bicycling in Virginia, including events, trails, Virginia law and safety tips.
State Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
Promotes bicycling and walking within the state.

Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA)
"...devoted to advocacy and education to improve bicycling conditions and increase bicycle use in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area." The organization has 2,800 members in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia, and their site is a great place to find out about bicycling issues and upcoming events in the area.

BikeWashington.org
Site provides details about all the great recreational bicycle facilities around the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Listed here are many area recreation trails and bicycle routes.including an extensive guide to bike trails in the DC area.

National and International Links

Paul Dorn's Bike Commuting Tips
Californian Paul Dorn has put together a site with lots of great information for bike commuters everywhere.

"Bycyklen" - Copenhagen's City Bike Program
"This public/private partnership placed 1,100 specially-designed bicycles throughout downtown Copenhagen, Denmark for public use."

Helsinki's City Bike Program
Helsinki, Finland began their program in June 2000, celebrating their "Cultural Capitol of Europe" title for this year, along with eight other European cities.

The League of American Bicyclists
Promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.

Lightfoot Cycles
Bikes, trikes and four-wheel cycles. Cargo and passenger versions. Customization for special needs. For personal or family use, commercial, farm or industrial applications.

Organic Engines
The SUV (Sensible Utility Vehicle); a nice lightweight trike for hualing cargo and kids.