Bike Washington - Bike Commuting in the Washington DC Area

Commuting to work by bicycle is a excellent way to beat Washington DC's infamous rush hour congestion. Bike commuting also provides many other side benefits which make it a very attractive alternative to more typical commuting options. Additionally, the DC area has many resources to help cyclists get around town, including on-street routes and multi-use trails, and bike friendly mass-transit options.

Frequent Issues

Commuting to Downtown DC

Commuting to Tysons Corner

Detailed Map: Tysons Area
from Arlington, VA.
from Bethesda, MD

Commuting to Bethesda (and NIH)

Detailed Map: Bethesda Trolley Trail
from Washington, DC.
from Rockville, MD
from Tysons Corner, VA

Getting Started

Benefits: Bike commuting is a great way to get your daily exercise dose. At the same time you can save money and help keep the air clean.

Issues: Things to consider before you start out such as routing, clothing, and showers.

Winter: Wintertime brings on a new set of challenges, and cold is the least of your problems.

Additional Resources

WABA'sBike to Work Day
The Commuter Page
Arlington County Bike Page (Excellent info!)
Google Maps Bicycle Layer