A record-breaking 20,000 people are expected to participate in this year’s Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17, hosted by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. More than 100 pit stop locations across the region will make the ride to work more fun with food, beverages, prizes, and the chance to share the ride with fellow bicyclists. 

Commuters can register for Bike to Work Day for free at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org. The first 20,000 to register and attend will receive a free 2019 event T-shirt.

“Bike to Work Day is a fun and effective way to avoid traffic, while staying active,” said Nicholas Ramfos, Commuter Connections Director. “Commuters in the region are increasingly committed to finding more manageable ways of commuting that lead to healthier lifestyle choices and are better for the environment.” 

Listed below are among the federal, state, and local elected officials and dignitaries scheduled to appear at pit stops during this year’s event:  

District of Columbia

Adams Morgan Pit Stop: 
Brianne K. Nadeau, D.C. Councilmember 

Maryland

Charles County

Indian Head Pit Stop: 
Edith Patterson, Maryland State Delegate 
Brandon Paulin, Town of Indian Head Mayor 
Thomasina Coates, Charles County Commissioner 

Montgomery County

Bethesda Downtown Pit Stop:
Peter Franchot, Maryland State Comptroller 
Susan Lee, Maryland State Senator 
Marc Korman, Maryland State Delegate 
Ariana Kelly, Maryland State Delegate 
Andrew Friedson, Montgomery County Councilmember
Gabe Albornoz, Montgomery County Councilmember

North Bethesda at Pike & Rose Pit Stop: 
Andrew Friedson, Montgomery County Councilmember 
Hans Riemer, Montgomery County Councilmember 

Rockville Fallsgrove Pit Stop:
Julie Carr Palakovish, Maryland State Delegate 

Rockville Town Square Pit Stop:
Sydney Katz, Montgomery County Councilmember

Silver Spring Downtown Pit Stop:
Lorig Charkoudian, Maryland State Delegate

Virginia

Arlington County

Arlington Ballston Pit Stop:
Christian Dorsey, Arlington County Board Chairman 

Fairfax County

Reston Station Pit Stop:
Ken Plum, Virginia State Delegate 
Cathy Hudgins, Fairfax County Supervisor
Cathy Baum, Reston Association Board of Directors President 

Falls Church

City of Falls Church Pit Stop:
David Tarter, City of Falls Church Mayor 
Marybeth Connelly, City of Falls Church Vice Mayor 
Phil Duncan, City of Falls Church Council Member
Letty Hardi, City of Falls Church Council Member
Daniel X. Sze, City of Falls Church Council Member 

“Bike to Work Day brings a wide range of elected officials, agencies, sponsors, and volunteers together to deliver this successful event,” said Ramfos. “Special thanks to our regional sponsors, including the ICF, GO Alex, Spokes Etc. Bicycles, BicycleSPACE, Bike Arlington, Springfield Plaza, Marriott International, goDCgo, City Dental DC, and Comstock for their generous support.”

MORE: Visit www.biketoworkmetrodc.org  for free registration, pit stop locations, helpful resources, and additional tips on how to participate in this year’s event. Follow this year’s events on Twitter @BikeToWorkDay and Facebook @biketoworkdaymetrodc, using #BTWD2019.