Get Paid to Pedal

$700 Towards Your New Bike

goDCgo is teaming up with local bike shops to help DC residents become bicycle owners. For a limited time, we’re giving income-eligible* District residents $700 toward the purchase of a new bike, e-bike, bike repair, bike accessories, or e-bike conversion kit.  Applicants can apply in person at one of goDCgo’s popup events. 

*Recipients household income is capped at 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) or $29,160 for a single, non-elderly resident. 

Step 1: Choose an Event

Choose one of our popup events, hosted at bike shops and community partner locations, to attend. See full list of events below.

Step 2: Apply in Person

Show up to the popup of your choosing and apply for your voucher in person. You'll need to show a valid unexpired District of Columbia ID (such as a drivers license or ID card) to prove you're a DC resident.

Step 3: Redeem

Go to one of the participating bike shops to redeem your voucher. You'll need to give your name and show a valid unexpired state ID (such as a drivers license or ID card). You will be responsible for paying the difference between your voucher and the cost of your purchase.

Popup Events

Popup events to be announced soon. 

Biking Resources

  • Lessons

    Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) provides bike and commuting education to those that work or live in the District. Check out their learn to ride and city cycling classes.

  • DC Bike Map

    A comprehensive guide to exploring DC by bike featuring maps, trails, safety tips, best practices, and more. 

  • goDCgo Interactive Map

    Want to see how you can use biking with another mode of transportation? Plan out your options using our interactive map.

  • Biking Basics

    Whether you’ve never ridden a bike before or it’s been a while brush up on basic tips and tricks for riding.

Buying a Bike

You may purchase your bike from any of the participating bike shops listed below.

Vouchers valid only at DC locations listed below. 

  • Conte’s Bike Shop
    • Navy Yard – 1331 4th St SE #107 Washington, DC 20003
    • Logan Circle – 1412 Q St Northwest Washington, DC 20009
    • Cathedral Heights – 3410 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20016
  • Vélocity Bicycle Cooperative
    • Alexandria – 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22201
    • Arlington – 2647 North Pershing Drive Arlington, VA 22201

  • Look for bikes that are categorized as city, hybrid, and or urban.  
  • Check that the bike has fenders, chain guards, or a skirt guard on the rear wheel to keep work clothes from catching on the bike.  
  • If you’ll be regularly taking your bike on Metrorail look for a folding bike to make bringing your bike on transit easier. 
  • Find the right fit. Use these tips to find the right bike fit.  
  • Women may want to look for a women’s bike as the size and fit are often different than male or unisex bikes.  

Join the Biking Community

Black Women BIke

Black Women BIke

Through education, advocacy, and recreation, the Black Women Bike Facebook group builds a community and promotes interest in biking among black women.

 

Check out Black Women Bike

Women and Bicycles

Women and Bicycles

Centered around peer-to-peer experience, this online community encourages women to bike, participate, teach, advocate, and lead in the bike movement.

 

Check out Women and Bicycles

DC Family Biking

DC Family Biking

A community dedicated to biking as a family, DC Family Biking has created a strong online community providing tips, advice, and more. This group does not define “family”, all are welcome.

 

Check out DC Family Biking

FAQs

The applicant must be:

  • A DC Resident
  • 16 years of age or older
  • To qualify for the incentive program, participants’ household income is capped at 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) or $29,160 for a single, non-elderly resident.

Persons in Family/Household​

Poverty Guideline​

1​

$29,160​

2​

$39,440​

3​

$ 49,720​

4​

$60,000​

5​

$70,280​

6​

$80,560​

7​

$90,840​

8​

$101,120​
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.

Yes. You must live in DC, have a DC mailing address, and have a District ID to receive a Get Paid to Pedal voucher. 

goDCgo will pay for up to $700 to be used towards the purchase of a bicycle or bike repair, bike accessories, e-bike, or e-bike conversion kit. 

This year, no physical or digital vouchers will be given. If approved you will be added to a list and you only need to give your name and show a valid unexpired District ID when picking up your bike.

If approved at one of our popup events, you will be able to redeem your “voucher” immediately. 

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