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Get Rolling for Rewards

October 25 to December 10, 2021

To keep you on two wheels year round, goDCgo is paying you to pedal through the fall/winter season! For a limited time only, we're offering $200 towards the purchase of a new bike or a bike tune-up service if you already own a bike. Don't worry if you don't make the cut because the rewards will still be rolling! You can join our weekly challenges and bike ride event for the chance to win plenty of prizes and gift card giveaways.

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PLEDGE TO PEDAL

I pledge to bike more instead of driving alone!

The first 100 pledgers will receive an annual Capital Bikeshare membership.

CYCLISTS HAVE PLEDGED TO PEDAL!

Bicycling Through the Seasons

Find out the fall riding tips!

We know the change in weather can present some challenges, but we want to keep supporting your better biking habits through the fall and beyond. With a little planning and a positive attitude, the cooler seasons present an ideal time to take bike rides. Read the blog for tips to keep you on two wheels.

READ THE BLOG

Biking Resources

Over 18,000 (or 5%) of DC residents bike to work on a daily basis — tracking 5 straight years of increases in bicycle commuting! Review these resources to help keep the bike community growing and rolling.

  • DC Bike Map

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

  • Laws

    Download the Pocket Guide to DC Bike Laws to review the rights and responsibilities of cyclists on DC streets.

  • Advocacy

    From commuter amenities to protected bike lanes, learn more about how to help improve bicycling in the DC metro area.

  • Bike-Friendly DC

    Check out this recent snapshot of DC bike facts and stats. 

  • Lessons

    Offered for all skill levels, join a certified Washington Area Bicyclists Association (WABA) instructor teaching biking for transportation, fun and fitness.

  • Two-Wheel Options

    Review this comprehensive guide to understanding all your two-wheel options in Washington, DC.

BUYING A BIKE

Local options:

  • Gearin’ Up Bicycles – Purchase used and refurbished bikes from a local NE business dedicated to helping underserved youth.
  • Conte’s Bike Shop – With locations in Navy Yard, Logan Circle, and Cathedral Heights, this bike shop provides convenience to those that want to shop for a bike in person. 
  • BicycleSPACE – Located in Ivy City, this community-oriented full-service bike shop offers a wide variety of bike options. 
  • The Daily Rider – Located in NE and inspired by Dutch and English bikes, this store offers a variety of brands that consider themselves useful bikes for transportation.
  • City Bikes – Located in Tenleytown and Adams Morgan, employees at City Bikes take the time to show you all your choices so that you get the bike you will love. 
  • Bicycle Pro Shop – The oldest bike shop in DC which offers a variety of Italian bike options including everyday commuter bikes.
  • Big Wheel Bikes – Specializing in hybrid and upright road bikes, you can find new and used bikes at this Georgetown bike shop. 
  • Rollin Cycles – Located in NW, this bike shop provides free bike consultations and has a variety of bike options.
  • ElectriCityBikes – Located in Tenleytown, this bike shop offers a variety of electric bikes. 
  • District Cycle Works – This bike shop offers two different locations in NW, a virtual consultation option, and over 14 brands. 

Online options:

  • City Grounds – An online bike shop specializing in city biking. 
  • REI – An online shop that offers men, women, and unisex bikes as well as biking gear; also has a local DC flagship store.
  • Bikes Online – An online bike store offering hybrid, city, and folding bikes. 
  • Liv Cycling – An online bike shop offering city and hybrid options shaped for women.

  • 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.  

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Group Bike Ride Event

Holiday Sights Ride

Join goDCgo, Saturday Night Bike Club, District Cycling Collective, Major Knox Adventures, and the rest of the bike community for a group bike ride celebrating the season on Saturday, December 4! Feel the holiday spirit as we bike ride through DC’s winter wonders and spread some holiday cheer along the way. Details TBD.

COMING SOON

FAQ

There is no application deadline. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the program ends or the funds are depleted.  

No. If you’re not a DC resident, you can qualify for the reimbursement if you work in the District. 

Applicants that purchase a bike that costs $200 or more will receive $200 towards the purchase of a new bike until funds are depleted or the program ends. Those that purchase bikes for under $200 will receive a reimbursement for the full amount of their bike. 

Applicants will receive the reimbursement via mail or email six to eight weeks after applying.

Reimbursements will come in the form of a Visa Gift Card. 

Immediately once your application is approved, you will receive six weekly surveys. After that, you’ll receive 3-month and 6-month surveys.

The usage surveys will ask you about your riding frequency, and your experience riding. They are very short, ten questions or less.  

That’s okay! The usage surveys ask if you are using your bike as your main mode of transportation to travel to other locations outside of work.  

GROOVE & GO

Listen to the sounds of DC while you ride with "Groove & Go" - a goDCgo playlist series featuring the DMV's very own local artists that you can enjoy while biking.*
*Please be advised that in the District, you can legally use ONE earbud / headphone while biking.

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