Meet the best of the D.C. cycling community and join the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) for their annual Cider Ride event on Saturday, November 4. Sign up today, if you haven’t already, because space fills quickly. WABA works tirelessly in the D.C. metro area to promote a healthly lifestyle through bicycling for fun, fitness, and affordable transportation. By advocating for better bicycling conditions and transportation choices, WABA helps to create a healthier environment for the D.C. area and its residents.

This Friday, September 22, is Car Free Day! Join thousands of other D.C. residents and trade in your keys for greener modes of transport, such as biking, walking, metro or carpooling.

D.C. has a reputation for hot summers, but these cool events will keep you sharp as you gear up for fall. Throughout the city, different museums, embassies, and groups host a variety of programs year-round to engage the community and keep life interesting.

One of the wonderful things about the D.C. metro area is its biking-friendliness. With scenic paths and designated lanes crisscrossing the city, cycling to work, school, or just for fun is simple and safe. According to reports, D.C. is one of the safest cities in the country for bicyclists.

EYA is proud to partner with the City of Alexandria to co-host the U.S. Coast Guard Eagle. Also known as “America’s tall ship,” it is the largest tall ship flying the Stars and Stripes and the only square-rigger in U.S. government service. The Eagle will be docked in Old Town at the Robinson Landing pier from Monday, September 4, to Friday, September 8. Public viewing and tours are free. For more information and tour detail, please click here.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle – “America’s tall ship” – will visit Old Town Alexandria September 4 – 8 as part of its East Coast tour. Co-hosted by the City of Alexandria and EYA, the Eagle will dock at the pier adjacent to Robinson Landing.