Yes folks, New Belgium’s Tour de Fat bike festival will once again be meandering and pandering through 15 U.S. cities spreading the good word about the positive societal offerings of the bicycle. This year, it rolls into DC on June 16 with registration starting at 9 am. There will be a parade at 10 am followed by the Revivalation with performances by Mucca Pazza, Ian Cooke, Yo-Yo People and Sssnakenstein. Pledge ahead to trade your polluting car for a new bike and you become an inspiration to the congregation and beyond. For more information and details on trading in your car, please visit Tour de Fat.
GET THERE:
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Visit our interactive map to view the options that are available for getting to this event.
METRO
The Metrorail and Metrobus are both excellent ways to get around the District and the entire DC area.
The closest Metro station is Navy Yard on the Green line. Tingey Plaza is just one block from the Navy Yard Metro (New Jersey Avenue exit) behind the U.S. Department of Transportation building.
There are numerous Metrobus routes that run by The Yards Park: A2-A8, A42-48, N22, P1, P2, P6, V7, V8 and V9. For more information, visit www.wmata.com to plan your trip.
CIRCULATOR
At just $1 a trip, it’s hard to beat this easy way to get around town. The Union Station-Navy Yard Metro route stops at the Navy Yard Metro station. Visit www.dccirculator.com for information on schedules and routes.
CAPITAL BIKESHARE
With over 1,225 bikes at over 155+ stations in the District and Arlington County (by the end of 2011), this on-demand mode of transportation is sure to get you on your way. And at just $7 for a 24-hour membership, it won’t break the bank either. Two bike stations are nearby:
M Street & New Jersey Ave SE and 1st & N Street SE
For more information on annual or monthly memberships, or to check out the station locations, please visit www.CapitalBikeshare.com.