Wishing the bikewomen of D.C. a happy Women's History Month. We hope to see you at many of the events below.
Wed., 3/4
Weekly morning coffee: Attend the regular weekly coffee with Women & Bicycles, a program of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA). This informal coffee club is held every Wednesday from 8 to 9 am at Compass Coffee, 1535 7th St NW. No RSVP required. Just go!
Thurs., 3/5
Monthly morning coffee: Once a month, Women & Bicycles also holds a coffee club at Bullfrog Bagels, 1341 H St NE. It takes place from 7:15 to 9 am on the first Thursday monthly, which is this week.
Sun., 3/8
International Women's Day alleycat
Here's an inspired way to mark International Women's Day. Bike around D.C., decode clues, find places, earn points and have fun at your speed. It's called an alleycat race and BicycleSPACE is proud to sponsor this fun, educational, empowering event.
International Women's Day alleycat
Who: Open to women participants only. Men are encouraged to volunteer at checkpoints. Post on the Facebook event page to serve the cause.
Start time: 1 pm
Start location: Meridian Hill Park
Cost: $5 cash donation benefiting Collective Action for Safe Spaces, a non-profit that combats street harassment
Race: 1:30-3:30 pm. Participants should bring a bag, lock and pen.
Finish line, party and raffle: 3:30 pm at Bardo Brewpub, 1200 Bladensburg Rd NE
RSVP: Facebook event page
Read background information about alleycats here and here. View pictures of the first D.C. all-women's alleycat in 2013 here.
Mon., 3/9
Happy hour and tea society: Women bicyclists nationwide are coming to D.C. for the National Forum on Women and Bicycling, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. The conference takes place on March 10. The night before, Wheelwomen Switchboard is hosting a happy hour which a number of Washingtonians are attending. Come socialize with other women bicyclists from around the country and D.C. region. The happy hour is 7 to 9 pm at Teaism, 400 8th St NW. RSVP: Facebook event page. (Perk alert: did you know Capital Bikeshare members get 10% off at Teaism?!)
Wed., 3/11, 3/18 and 3/25
Weekly morning coffee: Attend the regular weekly coffee with Women & Bicycles, a program of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA). This informal coffee club is held every Wednesday from 8 to 9 am at Compass Coffee, 1535 7th St NW. No RSVP required. Just go!
Sat., 3/21
Fix-a-flat boot camp, hosted by Women & Bicycles, Black Women Bike D.C. and the D.C. Public Library. Takes place from 2 to 4 pm at Anacostia Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd SE. Free but limited space. RSVP required. Info: Facebook event page.
Sat., 3/28
Women's history ride, hosted by Women & Bicycles and the D.C. Public Library. A beginner-friendly ride open to women, men and children, taking place from 12 to 3 pm starting at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 901 G St NW. Free but limited space. RSVP required. Info: Facebook event page.