Cherry Blossom Farewell: Petals, Puddles, and Pavement
One of my favorite times in Washington, D.C., is when the cherry blossoms reach out to say hello to all of us. Another is when these delicate petals fall, leaving a […]
On Writing & Riding: Tales From The Sharrows
“Sometimes you’re the lead guitarist, thrashing through power chords with a raw energy and other times you’re in the back with the tambourine, beating it against the front of your […]
D.C. Iced Over
A week of freezing weather fostered some icy ambience in the city. We’ve all been out taking cell phone pictures of the Potomac River’s icy overlay on our bike commutes.
On Writing & Riding: A Few Spokes Shy of a Wheel
This week begins a new series of posts called “On Writing & Riding,” and is titled after Stephen King’s book “On Writing.” On Writing & Riding features some of my […]
Friday Coffee Club Turns Two
Can you believe it? Two full years of Friday Coffee Club. Thanks to Felkerino for starting it all, and to #bikeDC for keeping it going strong. Happy 2nd Anniversary, Friday […]
Megan, #BikeDC, and the Hains Point 100
For the second consecutive year Megan, an active member of the #BikeDC community, hosted the Hains Point 100 to raise money and awareness for the Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s (WABA) Women & Bicycles […]
Coffeeneuring (or Chai-neuring) with @jerdlngr and #BikeDC
Bikes! Chai! Artsy concept bike racks! BikeDC cameos! Knitting! Today’s Coffeeneuring Challenge guest post from BikeDC’s own @jerdlngr has a little bit of everything for your entertainment. Enjoy!
Guest Coffeeneuring Post by Lisa in Maryland: Buzz Kill and Black Market
Today’s post is from Lisa, a Takoma Park, Maryland, rider and coffeeneur. When she mentioned that her 39-mile coffeeneuring ride this past Saturday did not quite go as planned I […]
Furlough Daze in Washington, D.C.
I still find it hard to believe that it’s been over a week since the government shutdown began. After two days of riding my Bike Friday Tikit, I left it […]
WABA 50 States Ride 2013: 45 States, Fueled by Espresso
In my very first ride report about the WABA 50 States Ride I described it as a 65-mile ride that feels like a daily commute that keeps on giving. At […]
WABA 50 States Ride Last-Minute Taper and Training Tips
The WABA 50 States Ride is fast approaching (this Saturday!) and it’s important to be ready for the District’s ultimate concept ride. Are you? Before you answer that question, I’ve […]
First Week of September in D.C.
Like that, everyone is back in the city. Congress gears up and the tourists recede. I forgot so many people work here. Spectacular weather means an explosion in fair weather […]
Summer Bike Sampler: Part 2 of 2
We’re back with Part 2 of the Summer Bike Sampler. All the bikes that follow were seen out and about in the Washington, D.C., area. One day this summer I […]
Friday Coffee Club: Big Bicycling Edition
One of the reasons I love living in Washington, D.C., is because it is a destination city. Every day my path intersects with tourists who are out and about, taking […]
Anticipation: a Bike Commuter’s Friend
Do you ever have commutes where you feel like you are in the middle of an urban obstacle course? Dodge this! Veer around that! Watch out for the crazy driver! […]
