Alexandria and Fairfax County organizations are setting up "pit stops" for National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19. The free, annual event encourages the public to consider bicycle commuting as an affordable, fun and environmentally-friendly way to commute.
Participants can register at biketoworkmetrodc.org for activities at the following pit stops:
- City Hall - Market Square (301 King St.) from 7 to 10 a.m. (City-sponsored pit stop)
- Carlyle (300 John Carlyle St.) from 6 to 9 a.m.
- Del Ray (2704 Mt. Vernon Ave.) from 6 to 9 a.m.
- Fairlington Centre (1711 Centre Plaza) from 6:30 to 9 a.m.
- Mark Center North Parking Garage (across from 4825 Mark Center Drive) from 7 to 9 a.m.
- Fort Hunt/Mount Vernon (2501 Sherwood Hall Lane) from 6:30 - 9 a.m.
- Trek Bicycle (1506 Belle View Blvd.) from 7 - 9 a.m.
- National Landing (3030 Potomac Ave.) from 3 to 6 p.m.
Bike to Work Day is free and open to all commuters; registration is required to participate in pit stop events and giveaways. Register before the day of the event and pick up your free commemorative t-shirt at your selected pit stop.
