Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · DC

Is it a bike day in Washington?

Yes — a solid day to ride. Top picks average 74/100.

Air temp
70°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
37 mph
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Daylight left
740 min
Sunset 7:27 PM

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Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation, through which human form and attributes are applied to the United States.

Bikeshare: Capital Bikeshare.

Named cycle networks nearby: 14th Street Bridge · 50 (District of Columbia) · 9-11 Trail (DC/Maryland Anacostia Alternative) · 9-11 Trail (District of Columbia) · Capital Crescent Trail · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail (DC) · East Coast Greenway (DC) · East Coast Greenway (DC/MD Anacostia Alternative).

City summary from the Wikipedia article.

  • Dedicated cycleways
    99.8 mi
    Separated from motor traffic
  • On-street bike lanes
    24.6 mi
    Painted or protected lanes in the roadway
  • Multi-use paths
    38.9 mi
    Shared with pedestrians
  • Stations online
    159 / 159
  • Classic bikes
    1195
  • E-bikes
    501

Nearest stations

  • 17th St & Rhode Island Ave NW — 3+2e (0.1 mi)
  • 17th St & Massachusetts Ave NW — 2+1e (0.11 mi)
  • 15th & M St NW — 4+0e (0.17 mi)
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