BTWD | Commuter Connections

Bike to Work Day 2025 Brings Spokes and Smiles

James Davenport — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:40:58 +0000

A spring tradition in the DMV for nearly 25 years, this May’s Bike to Work Day event ushered in pleasant weather and more than 12,700 commuters biking to work. On May 15^th, bicyclists were greeted at 108 local “pit stop” events situated along their commute routes where they enjoyed free T-shirts, refreshments, and swag at all corners of the Washington, DC region. Most of the events were held during the morning commute and there were a few for the commute home.

During this year’s Bike to Work Day event, 28 percent of participants commuted by bicycle for the first time ever. Many of these newcomers were so inspired by the experience that they began biking to work more regularly.

Courtesy of Southwest Business Improvement District Pit Stop

Courtesy of Del Ray Pit Stop

When employees bike to work, employers experience a wide range of direct and indirect benefits. The most obvious gain for employers is a healthier workforce. When practiced regularly, cycling boosts cardiovascular health, reduces stress, and lowers risk of chronic diseases. These positive fitness attributes translate to fewer sick days and costs associated with absenteeism. Physical activity such as bicycling can also improve mood and mental clarity, with employees arriving more alert and better focused for job performance.

The metropolitan region boosts some of the most informed and involved people in the country when it comes to environmentally sustainable practices. By supporting and encouraging employees to bike to work, employers demonstrate awareness of and engagement toward these shared core values.

Fostering a bike-friendly workplace develops active commuting, a positive company culture, and contributes to a healthier, more environmentally focused workplace.

Looking for ways to improve bike culture at your workplace? Installing bike racks for employees is a great way to make biking to work a more attractive option. For employees without a bicycle, low-cost annual memberships to Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) are a benefit to consider offering. Interested in offering Capital Bikeshare Corporate benefits at your workplace, but not sure if it’s the right fit? The Try CaBi program allows your company to offer a FREE CaBi membership at your office for 30 days.

These and other types of support for bicycling to work are also advantageous toward enticing potential employee talent. View or download the Commuter Connections Bicycling to Work in the Washington Region booklet for more tips on improving bike accommodations at your workplace. These booklets can be ordered for free from Commuter Connections.

Courtesy of Ballston Pit Stop

To find out more about Bike to Work Day 2026, including how to become a regional sponsor, please visit biketoworkmetrodc.org. To inquire about hosting an official pit stop at your workplace for Bike to Work Day 2026, please contact Commuter Connections by October 2025 at ridematching@mwcog.org or call 800 745-7433.

The annual Bike to Work Day event is co-organized by the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Commuter Connections program and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA).

Try a two wheel commute! Free registration for BTWD 2025 is open!

James Davenport — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:33:29 +0000

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, take a greener and healthier way to get to work and earn a free T-shirt! Save the date for Bike to Work Day, the DMV’s biggest bike to work celebration, a free event happening at over 100 “pit stop” stations across the District of Columbia, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Organized by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Commuter Connections program and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), Bike to Work Day is a chance to feel the freedom and invigoration of pedaling to the office. Registration is now open for the popular spring tradition, an event that encourages commuters to try bicycling to work.

Participants can join the fun by stopping at one of the 100 pit stops on the way to work, offering an enjoyable start to the workday. Some pit stops are open during the commute home. The first 18,000 who register and attend a pit stop will receive a free commemorative red Bike to Work Day T-shirt and a chance to win a new bike! Many pit stops will also provide free giveaways, snacks, and beverages, while supplies last.

Beginners and experienced bike commuters are welcome to participate as Bike to Work Day is a great opportunity to try bicycling to work for the first time or to celebrate doing it again. Bike solo or with a partner for a fun and rewarding experience.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 15 and register now to secure your spot! To register or for more information, please visit Bike to Work Day webpage.

Bike to Work Day 2025 is made possible, in part, through the generous support of regional sponsors, including GO Alex, ICF, Prince George’s Department of Public Works & Transportation, Vision Zero Prince George’s, BicycleSPACE, BikeArlington, and National Landing.

Free registration for Bike to Work Day is available at Bike to Work Day or by calling (800) 745-7433. Follow Commuter Connections on X @BikeToWorkDay and Facebook @BikeToWorkDayMetroDC and use #BTWD2025.

Commuter Connections is a program of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG).

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Bike To Work Day Set For Thursday, May 15

James Davenport — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:22:51 +0000

Please circle Thursday, May 15 on your calendars for Bike to Work Day (BTWD) 2025. Prepare to make the fun journey to work by bike, and stop at one of over 100 local BTWD pit stops. At each of the pit stops, the first 18,000 registered attendees get a free commemorative T-shirt. They can also grab a beverage, snack, and giveaways, while supplies last. Some pit stops also offer a chance to win prizes, get free bike tune-ups, and other activities.

Please note the weekday change from BTWD’s traditional Friday to Thursday May 15, 2025. Due to the popularity of teleworking on Fridays, BTWD planners elected to move the event to a Thursday to encourage more commuters to take part.

Bike to Work Day is co-organized by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. Attendees can begin to register for the event in early March at BTWD2025.