Sunday, July 12, 2026 · VA

Is it a bike day in Alexandria?

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Air temp

79°F

Cloudy

Wind

25 mph

Daylight left

608 min

Sunset 8:34 PM

Live · updated Jul 12, 10:25 AM ET

About Alexandria

Alexandria is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. It lies on the western bank of the Potomac River in Northern Virginia, bordering Washington, D.C. to the northeast. The city's population of 159,467 at the 2020 census made it the sixth-most populous city in Virginia and 169th-most populous city in the U.S. Alexandria is a principal city of the Washington metropolitan area, which is part of the larger Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area. Large portions of neighboring Fairfax County have Alexandria mailing addresses, but are administratively distinct from the independent city.

Bikeshare: Capital Bikeshare.

Named cycle networks nearby: Oxon Cove Park Hiker-Biker Trail · Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (East) · 9-11 Trail (Virginia) · Mount Vernon Trail · Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (WWB Crossing).

City summary from the Wikipedia article.

Bike network within 3 miles

Dedicated cycleways

36.5 mi

Separated from motor traffic
On-street bike lanes

29.3 mi

Painted or protected lanes in the roadway
Multi-use paths

31.7 mi

Shared with pedestrians

Capital Bikeshare nearby

Stations online

36 / 36
Classic bikes

197
E-bikes

37

Nearest stations

King St & N Pitt St — 2+0e (0.12 mi)
King St & Patrick St — 4+2e (0.16 mi)
Market Square / King St & Royal St — 10+3e (0.18 mi)

Routes near Alexandria

About Alexandria

Bike network within 3 miles

Capital Bikeshare nearby

Nearest stations

Routes near Alexandria

Fairfax County Parkway Trail

Mount Vernon Trail

9-11 Trail (Virginia)

Potomac Yard Trail

Cameron Run Park Trail

Oxon Cove Park Hiker-Biker Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (East)

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (WWB Crossing)

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