Since 2016, BPAC has been supporting the Bicycling in the Schools (BITS) program at Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). BITS now teaches bicycling skills and safety to students in all of Alexandria’s public schools as part of ACPS’s Physical Education (PE) curricula. For leading this effort and supporting ACPS’s Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) program, … Continue reading Volunteer Alexandria recognizes two BPAC volunteers
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BPAC organizes bike rodeo for Earth Day
On April 24, BPAC held its first bike rodeo since the start of the pandemic. This bike rodeo, held at Ben Brenman Park, was part of a series of events organized in Alexandria to celebrate Earth Day. About 25 kids participated on a sunny Sunday afternoon, learning important traffic safety lessons and practicing advanced bike-handling … Continue reading BPAC organizes bike rodeo for Earth Day
BPAC organizes green buildings ride
In celebration of Earth Day later this month, BPAC led a ride on Sunday, April 3 to visit some of the green buildings in Alexandria. We visited ten buildings that have been certified LEED Gold or Platinum or equivalent, ranging from schools to office complexes to condo buildings. Special thanks to Caitlin Feehan of AlexRenew, … Continue reading BPAC organizes green buildings ride
BPAC co-hosts annual holiday lights ride + walk
On December 17-18, BPAC teamed up with the Alexandria SpokesWomen to host the eleventh annual Alexandria holiday lights ride + walk. On our walking and biking tours, we admired the twinkly lights, festive decorations, and amazing creativity of Del Ray's residents. "Christmas Card Lane" on E. Luray Avenue was a particular hit. We also went … Continue reading BPAC co-hosts annual holiday lights ride + walk
BITS – Empowering Students Through Biking
Reprinted with permission from ACPS Express, http://www.acpsk12.org/news/?p=17975: Learning how to ride a bike has long been a rite of passage for young people, giving them a sense of accomplishment and freedom. The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Bicycles in the Schools program (BITS) provides that opportunity for ACPS students; many of whom do not have … Continue reading BITS – Empowering Students Through Biking
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