BITS – Empowering Students Through Biking

November 16, 2021 / Alexandria BPAC

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

BPAC rides to see Halloween decorations

October 31, 2021 / Alexandria BPAC

On Saturday, October 30, BPAC led a group ride to see spooky skeletons, friendly ghosts, haunted playgrounds, and other Halloween decorations in Del Ray. About fifty people -- and one intrepid dog in a handlebar seat -- did a five-mile loop through the neighborhood, oohing and aahing at the decorations along the way. It was … Continue reading BPAC rides to see Halloween decorations

BPAC to lead Smart Cycling class on September 24

September 7, 2021 / Alexandria BPAC

Found a new love for cycling during the pandemic, and want to develop your confidence and competence as a rider? Wondering about how to start commuting by bike? BPAC is hosting a FREE Smart Cycling class, designed to help people ride more safely and confidently. Whether you’ve been riding for years or just started riding because … Continue reading BPAC to lead Smart Cycling class on September 24

BPAC hosts entertainment history ride

August 21, 2021 / Alexandria BPAC

On Saturday, August 21, BPAC led a bike ride to sites in Alexandria associated with music, movies, and TV shows. About a dozen people gathered by the Braddock Road metro station on a sunny summer morning. We then did a 13-mile loop around the city, learning about some of the musicians who have called Alexandria … Continue reading BPAC hosts entertainment history ride