[Archived] Arlington & Alexandria Host 4th Annual Community Bike Ride

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2008

Arlington & Alexandria Host 4th Annual Community Bike Ride
1000+ Residents, Families Expected to Join Region’s Largest Bike Tour

On Saturday June 7th, the City of Alexandria and Arlington County will co-host the 4th Annual Community Bike Ride. This is the region’s largest bike tour, starting in Crystal City at 7:00 a.m. from 2121 Crystal Drive. The public is invited to tour Alexandria and Arlington via one of two Community bicycle rides; the 23-mile Community Tour or the 8-mile Family Ride.

There is a fee of $18 per person or $34 per family to participate. Bicycle riders will enjoy some of the best trails, routes, and facilities in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Upon completing the ride, cyclists will enjoy free valet bike parking, live entertainment, free prize give-a-ways, and local neighborhood restaurants.

For more information about the Arlington & Alexandria Community Bike Ride please visit www.waba.org/events/cbr or contact Yon Lambert, Department of Transportation and Environmental Services, at 703.838.4747.