Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · DC

Is it a bike day in Washington?

Yes — a solid day to ride. Top picks average 69/100.

Air temp
52°F
Clear
Wind
21 mph
NE
Air quality
AQI 52
Moderate
Daylight left
617 min
Sunset 6:14 PM

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Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation, through which human form and attributes are applied to the United States.

Bikeshare: Capital Bikeshare.

Named cycle networks nearby: 14th Street Bridge · 50 (District of Columbia) · 9-11 Trail (DC/Maryland Anacostia Alternative) · 9-11 Trail (District of Columbia) · Capital Crescent Trail · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail (DC) · East Coast Greenway (DC) · East Coast Greenway (DC/MD Anacostia Alternative).

City summary from the Wikipedia article.

  • Dedicated cycleways
    99.8 mi
    Separated from motor traffic
  • On-street bike lanes
    24.4 mi
    Painted or protected lanes in the roadway
  • Multi-use paths
    39 mi
    Shared with pedestrians
  • Stations online
    158 / 159
  • Classic bikes
    1356
  • E-bikes
    489

Nearest stations

  • 17th St & Rhode Island Ave NW — 2+1e (0.1 mi)
  • 17th St & Massachusetts Ave NW — 6+0e (0.11 mi)
  • 15th & M St NW — 2+0e (0.17 mi)
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