Friday, May 16 is Bike to Work Day, and Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association invite Reston residents to join more than 10,000 area commuters who are expected to get to work on two wheels that day.
Here is what you need to know:
There will be 79 pit stops, where there will be refreshments and chances to win prizes for all registered participants. To register, visit Bike to Work Day’s website.
Reston-area pit stops include Reston Station, 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. (at the upcoming Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station); Fairfax City Downtown, 6 to 9 a.m. (at Main Street Marketplace); Tysons Corner, 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. (in front of Capital Grille, 1861 International Dr.). For a complete list of Pit Stops, visit the Bike to Work Day website.
The event will be held rain or shine.
Biking all the way to the District? There are commuter convoys from Northern Virginia.
All participants registered for Bike to Work Day will be entered into a raffle to win a free bike. Six bicycles donated by REI will be raffled.
Need more questions answered? Check out Bike to Work Day’s FAQs.
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