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- General Discussion
  Introduce yourself, Say "Hi," Post upcoming events and more.
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- 2 days ago
  LhasaCM
- Arlington PAL Ambassador Program
  The Arlington PAL Ambassador Program is an outreach collaboration between BikeArlington and WABA to inspire culture change on our roadways.
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- 6 years, 6 months ago
  Joe Chapline
- Road and Trail Conditions
  Got a question or tip about trails conditions? Need to report a pothole in the bike lanes? This is the place!
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- 1 month, 1 week ago
  DrP
- Capital Bikeshare
  Post your questions, comments or suggestions on the regional bikesharing program here!
  - Capital Bikeshare Software Developers (15, 37)
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- 1 year, 7 months ago
  secstate
- Crashes, Close Calls and Incidents
  Use this topic to report any crash, close call or incident involving a bicyclist. In an attempt to collect as much data as possible anyone involved in or witnessing an event can report it.
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- 4 months, 1 week ago
  Starduster
- Commuters
  Thinking about riding to work? Or maybe doing some errands around town? Figure out what to wear and how to carry your belongings.
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- 3 months ago
  DCAKen
- Family Biking
  Rolling with your kids? This is the spot to talk about it!
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- 1 year, 7 months ago
  cvcalhoun
- Events
  Let's talk about bike related events!
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- 1 month ago
  Megabeth
- Bikes & Equipment
  Got a technical question or want to know how something works? Wondering about buying a new bike or some accessories?
  - Maintenance (133, 1,769)
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- 21,371
- 8 months ago
  A Schmitt
- Group Rides
  Post a ride you are planning, or find an organized group to ride with.
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- 5 months, 2 weeks ago
  Steve O
- Classifieds
  Do you live in the Washington, D.C. area and want to buy, sell, give away, or swap a bike, parts, or accessories? Post here.
  - Lost and Found (171, 271)
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- 1 month ago
  n18
- Where to ride?
  The Washington, D.C. area has great networks of trails and on-street routes. Figure out a new commuting route or find some ideas for a recreational ride.
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- 1 year, 1 month ago
  lordofthemark
- Pictures & Videos
  Post pictures & videos of you, your bike, or other bike related things!
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- 8 months ago
  lordofthemark
- Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee
  The Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee holds regular meetings open to the public on the first Monday of the month. The meetings are held at Court House Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd. in the lobby meeting rooms (A,B,C, or D) beginning at 7:00 PM. For more information, please visit: http://www.bikearlington.com/pages/get-involved/
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- 2 months, 2 weeks ago
  Andrew Olesen
- Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling (FABB)
  FABB meets on the third Wednesay of the month. The meetings are held from 7:30-9pm at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East Vienna near the W&OD Trail. All are welcome. For more information contact Bruce Wright at chairman@fabb-bikes.org.
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- 3 years, 11 months ago
  Ameriviano
- Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
  The Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee holds regular meetings open to the public on the third Monday of the month. The meetings are held at the Bradlee Safeway Meeting Room, 3526 King Street, beginning at 7:00 PM. For more information, please visit: https://alexandriabpac.wordpress.com/ or contact us at alexandriabpac@gmail.com
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- 1 month, 1 week ago
  lordofthemark
- Federal Interagency Bike Group
  Made up of federal employees from more than 20 different agencies, the Federal Interagency Bike Group works on issues regarding biking in their agencies and throughout metropolitan Washington, DC. We will post events/information on bike related matters and welcome your participation and feedback. If you are interested in joining us, apply at the Fedbikes Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/fedbikes
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- 7 years, 6 months ago
  KLizotte
- Arlington MTP Bike Elements Update
  Topic tab for documents and discussion related to the working group on updating the Bike Elements of Arlington's Master Transportation Plan
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- 5 years, 6 months ago
  Henry
- Moderators
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- 1 year, 1 month ago
  Henry
- Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition
  The Annual WABF Cold Weather Contest!
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- 14 hours, 20 minutes ago
  cvcalhoun