On Sunday, June 30, BPAC led a community ride to sites associated with Alexandria's extraordinary Black history. Twenty-seven people and one intrepid dog set forth on a steamy summer morning, although the heat and humidity led to us shortening the planned ride. One lucky participant also won a free copy of 111 Places in Black Culture in … Continue reading BPAC hosts Black history ride
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Scott Binde- a local cycling legend’s death and legacy
Scott Binde and Alexandria Old Town resident and one of the founders of Outriders- a meetup group of local LGBTQ+ cyclists was killed Saturday afternoon while doing a Cacoctin Mountain Ride just outside Fredrick Maryland. He was struck by an SUV and died at the scene. He was with two of his Outrider friends on … Continue reading Scott Binde- a local cycling legend’s death and legacy
2024 City Candidates Share Views of Safety for Biking and Walking
Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee collaborated with Alexandria Families for Safe Streets (AFSS) to ask mayoral and city council candidates their views on the safety of our streets, especially for vulnerable road users: bikers & walkers. We sent the questionnaire to all candidates, so we add their responses when they return the questionnaire. https://novasafestreets.org/alexandria-city-2024-candidates/
BPAC hosts thirteenth annual holidays lights ride + walk
Santa dinosaurs, polar bears holding dreidels, balls of light suspended in tree branches, giant holiday cards, and 12-foot skeletons turned into Christmas trees -- these were just a few of the decorations we saw on the thirteenth annual Alexandria holiday lights ride + walk on December 15 and 16. On bike and on foot, we … Continue reading BPAC hosts thirteenth annual holidays lights ride + walk
Bike education volunteers needed on weekday mornings
If you work from home, or have a work schedule that is flexible, the Bikes In the School (BITS) program and an eager kid could use you. There is an immediate need for volunteers at Samuel Tucker Elementary School, in Alexandria's West End. Future needs this fall for six other schools will be announced when they … Continue reading Bike education volunteers needed on weekday mornings
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