Bike the Sites Blog

Mr. Winter may have knocked on our doors yesterday, but Spring is just around the corner here at Bike and Roll Washington DC! This Saturday marks the kick off of our eleventh season in DC, and we couldn't be more thrilled to get things going over here. We're excited to bring you more of what you love, and a few new surprises this year!

For the Spring season, check here for hours and locations. (Be on the lookout for summer hours, which will be updated around Memorial Day.)

Our Capital Sites tour (10:00am) and Monuments tour (2:30pm) will leave every day of the week from our downtown location, with more tours leaving from Union Station and Old Town Alexandria. Our Blossoms by Bike tour and Blossoms by Bike River Ride will run March 23 - April 14th, taking riders down to the Tidal Basin and into the heart of cherry blossoms.

And, don't forget about our special Nite tours, starting March 23rd. Enjoy both our Captial Sites and Monuments tours by moonlight as you make your way out at dusk!

And, the cherry on top of this Bike and Roll sundae, Segway tours are running three times a day, every day! As if you forgot... ;-)

Is the humidity ceamping your vacation? Bike and Roll has plenty of suggestions on how to enjoy the sites of Washington without melting. Walking from site to site is guaranteed to be hot and sticky, but cruising around on a bike is a breeze! In addition to our popular Sites @ Nite tours we can suggest:

1. Starting early – Grab a bike for just two hours, you can cover most of the area and major spots. Maps, helmets and friendly staffers to assist you and get you on your way early.

2. Renting at night – Pick up a bike as late as 8:45PM – we'll provide lights and locks. Return them in the morning or at your leisure during the day.

3. Looking for a cooler riding? Try the canal or Rock Creek Park. Use one of our comfort hybrids or take it up a notch and try out a performance or road model.

4. Wondering which of our day time tours is cooler? Try our 9:30 AM Monuments tour. There are lots of shady stopping points, knowledgeable and entertaining guides and done by lunch time.

5. We are experts at taking advantage of the shade; on very hot days guides take breaks in the shade and are knowledgeable about avoiding long stretches of non-shaded areas.

But don't take our word for it, read some reviews on TripAdvisor from customer's who've taken our tours this summer:
"We visited DC in the hottest week of the year! The temps were over 100 every day of our visit. Because our feet and legs were so sore from walking everywhere and it was so miserably hot, we almost cancelled our bike ride. That would have been a huge mistake...The nice breeze from riding felt like heaven." - BJGtravelBug (July 2011)

"The guides are young, friendly and very knowledgeable -- telling interesting, little known stories about each site. There is plenty of time for photos -- the pace is easy and relaxing. Both times we have taken the tour at night when it is cooler and the monuments are lit. I highly recommend this tour for young and old alike." - Mammak100 (July 2011)