On October 31, we rode in small, socially distanced groups to admire Del Ray's Halloween decorations. We saw creepy clowns, Sesame Street characters, skeletons playing ping pong, a skull bubbling away inside an aquarium, inflatable dragons, a witches' coven, dancing disco skeletons on the No Souls Train, and all kinds of spiders, cobwebs, ghouls, and … Continue reading BPAC rides to see Halloween decorations

by Judith Fogel, Communications Co-Chair “I tried walking. I stepped out, a woman was coming towards me, I crossed the street, a dog walker appeared, I crossed again.” I am trying to convince a reluctant friend to take up walking. Her swimming pool is closed, the gym is off limits, she is going stir crazy. … Continue reading Walking COVID style

On Saturday, September 19, BPAC organized another small-group ride to visit some of Alexandria's public art. With staggered start times, masks, and other covid precautions, we admired some of the city's new and interesting sculptures, statues, murals, fountains, and other public art. After meeting up at Fort Ward, we rode to check out some new … Continue reading BPAC organizes public art ride

One of the challenges during the coronavirus pandemic is ensuring that we remain active. While it is important to maintain social distancing, walking and biking are permissible options for remaining active.  In San Francisco, for example, where residents were recently ordered to shelter-in-place, "the directive allows for people to go outside and engage in outdoor … Continue reading Staying active in Alexandria during Coronavirus