Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Sept 2022: Back to School Bike Fair Fun! 9/10/22 noon Barrett Elementary


Happy New School Year! 

It's time to tune up those bikes and get ready to bike to school.  Kidical Mass Arlington is teaming up with BikeArlington, Phoenix Bikes, Trek Bikes and the new-to-Arlington Girls in Gear to bring you the Back to School Bike Fair on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Barrett Elementary.

We will ride from the fair, meeting at noon (leaving at 12:15pm, because we know what it's like to corral kids). We'll explore some of the routes around Ashton Heights, Buckingham & Arlington Forest, returning to Barrett. The route will use lights to cross all major streets and will run on protected bike lanes and neighborhood street, with a short stretch on the part of Pershing that's a little busier. We'll hit parts of routes connecting to Barrett, Long Branch, Escuela Key, ASFS, Jefferson MS, Kenmore MS, Washington-Liberty HS and more!  

There will be more fun at the fair. Throughout the day, the experts from BikeArlington & Phoenix Bikes will be available to talk about good bike routes to schools, fit helmets, check bikes and more. And there will be giveaways. The fair runs from 10am - 2pm, with a learn to ride class at 10:15am and a Fix a Flat Clinic at 1pm.

Everything is free! BikeArlington requests that everyone coming to the Fair and/or ride register (totally free) on this page.

Everyone is welcome on the Kidical Mass ride, but we will go as slow as our slowest rider. The ride is best suited for elementary-aged kids and those who are happy to go at a very casual pace.  It's helpful to remind competitive kids that this is not a race.

When: Saturday September 10, 2022

Meet: noon (roll out 12:15pm) @ Barrett Elementary - bball court off of Park Drive between George Mason & 3rd St S  

Parking: Neighborhood streets or
lot



End: Back at Barrett 


Thursday, August 25, 2022

August 2022: Public Safety Block Party Ride Around





Helicopters! Fire trucks! Police trucks! Free Food! Dogs! 
Raffles! Bounce houses! Arlington's Public Safety Block Party is back for the first time in 5 years! And we're going for a ride!

The route is short and simple, leaving from the Block Party and heading into the Glencarlyn neighborhood.  We'll meet at 2pm at the bike rodeo (near the parking lots off of Carlin Springs). We'll have at least 15 minutes for the kids to enjoy the rodeo (and to allow for people running a bit late), then we'll circle up and ride over to the Glencarlyn neighborhood, where we'll tour their lovely streets.  We'll be back by 3pm (probably more like 2:45p).

Make sure to plan time to enjoy all the cool stuff at the Block Party, which runs from noon - 5pm! You can find all the details on the official Block Party page. There's even bike valet to watch your ride!

When: Saturday, August 27, 2022, 2:00pm (for the ride - the Block Party is noon-5pm)

Meet:
 Kenmore Middle School; 200 S Carlin Springs Road 22204 - Bike Rodeo at the Block Party

Parking: Carlin Springs Elementary School (5995 5th Road S.) (though this may be limited)

End:  Kenmore Middle School; 200 S Carlin Springs Road 22204

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40717177

All are welcome. All of this is free. Hope to see you there!