Morning commuters can save on gas and win a free shirt when Bike to Work Day returns to Arlington next week.
The 23rd annual Bike to Work Day is scheduled for Friday, May 17, offering residents across the D.C. area the opportunity to celebrate cycling. Arlington County will host eight designated pit stops, including three sponsored by BikeArlington in Ballston, Rosslyn and Shirlington.
Participants are encouraged to register and visit a pit stop by bike to receive a complimentary T-shirt in this year’s color (orange), along with snacks and door prizes. A total of 110 pit stops will be set up throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Most pit stops will operate in the morning, with some offering afternoon hours. Commuter Connections, a regional network of transportation organizations, offers turn-by-turn directions for routes that would take cyclists on safe, bicycle-friendly paths and roads.
While Bike to Work Day is free, T-shirts are reserved for the first 16,000 registered participants. All registered participants will be eligible to win grand prizes, including bicycles, through raffle drawings.
Each pit stop will offer amenities, including complimentary snacks, beverages, swag bicycling information and raffle prizes. Cyclists can also join free Bike to Work Day convoys led by experienced volunteers.
Bike to Work Day will proceed rain or shine, though individual pit stops can make adjustments in extreme weather conditions. Participants are advised to bring rain gear and stay informed of updates from their pit stop manager.
A complete list of Arlington pit stops is below.
- Arlington Mill: Arlington Mill Community Center
- Ballston: Trek Bicycle Arlington Ballston
- East Falls Church: East Falls Church Metro Station
- Lyon Village: Lyon Village Shopping Center
- Crystal City: National Landing Water Park
- Rosslyn: Gateway Park
- Shirlington: Shirlington Library
Photo via Bike Arlington/Facebook