The DC area is a wonderful one for family bike rides, whether leisurely to include younger kiddos or more rigorous for parents and older kids. You may already have a favorite trail or two in your neighborhood, but why not check out some of the resources below for more trails, bike-friendly roads and local initiatives supporting bike riders?
Virginia
Arlington Biking Comfort Map
A bike map of Arlington that rates various roads by difficulty so you can pick what trail is best for your family.
Bike Arlington
Check out these tips for kids interested in biking, info on safe biking to school, and getting their friends into biking with bike trains.
Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling
A collection of resources put together by the FABB for kids and adults alike interested in safe and varied biking around their community.
Fairfax County Bicycle Map
An interactive map of bike routes in Fairfax county sorted by comfortability, also including bike shops and shares in the area.
DC
DC Bike Map
A map of different bicycle-friendly roads in D.C., divided by type, along with safety tips of all kinds. We recommend sticking with off-street trails and protected bike lanes when traveling with kids, both for safety and because they run by many of the most iconic buildings in the Capital’s heart.
DC Library Bike Month
DCPL has a list of biking-related book recommendations for kids, teens and adults on their website. While you’re there, check out their collection of historical photos that document the history of bicycling in our area.
Washington Area Biking Association Instructors List
WABA provides a list of certified instructors in the D.C. area, with short biographies, what students they take on, location and more.
Maryland
Bethesda Transit National Bike Month
A collection of events and resources for bike enthusiasts of all ages in the Bethesda area, including resources for carrying the bicycling spirit forward into the summer.
Montgomery County Trail Guide
A database of various trails in Montgomery County, including descriptions of their composition so you can know the terrain you’ll be riding over.
Prince George’s County Biking Trails
A list of PG County trails by surface type with accompanying maps. Also included are safety tips and trail etiquette guides.
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Liam McCrickard holds a B.A. in creative and professional writing from Goucher College. He is former assistant editor at Washington Parent. He works as a freelance designer, writer and editor of tabletop role-playing games.
Liam McCrickard holds a B.A. in creative and professional writing from Goucher College. He is former assistant editor at Washington Parent. He works as a freelance designer, writer and editor of tabletop role-playing games.
