Saturday, November 7, 2026 · DC
Is it a bike day in Washington?
Yes — a solid day to ride. Top picks average 75/100.
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About Washington
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.
Bike network within 3 miles
- Dedicated cycleways99.8 miSeparated from motor traffic
- On-street bike lanes24.4 miPainted or protected lanes in the roadway
- Multi-use paths39 miShared with pedestrians
Capital Bikeshare nearby
- Stations online157 / 159
- Classic bikes1277
- E-bikes443
Nearest stations
- 17th St & Rhode Island Ave NW — 3+0e (0.1 mi)
- 17th St & Massachusetts Ave NW — 9+1e (0.11 mi)
- 15th & M St NW — 2+0e (0.17 mi)
Routes near Washington
Virginia Avenue Southeast
MetBranch to The Mall
Rock Creek Trail
14th Street Bridge
9-11 Trail (District of Columbia)
East Coast Greenway (DC)
East Coast Greenway (DC/MD Anacostia Alternative)
Piney Branch Parkway Trail
Capital Crescent Trail
Klingle Valley Trail
Metropolitan Branch Trail
50 (District of Columbia)
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail (DC)
Marvin Gaye Trail
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
9-11 Trail (DC/Maryland Anacostia Alternative)
MDBR 704
Other cities
- Annapolis
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- Silver Spring
- Alexandria
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- Charlottesville
- Fredericksburg
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- Staunton
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