Press Releases
Do you bike to work? Have you thought about biking to work? Register now for Bike to Work Day and you can get in on free food, drinks, t-shirts, and raffle prizes. Stop at one of over 50 rest stops around the metro DC area to get in on the fun!
For information about getting a free bike rental for the event, please visit the Bike and Roll Washington DC blog!
Bike and Roll Segways Already a Hit!
May 14, 2012
The results are in and Bike and Roll Washington DC Segways tours are a success! Sites by Segway now departs dailyat 1:30pm and 6:00pm from our downtown DC location at the Old Post Office Pavilion. Roll up to the Capital Building, zip around the National Mall, and cruise down Pennsylvania Avenue. We can accommodate groups up to 8 people. ($59/person)
Bike and Roll Washington DC and DC Metro Food Tours Present: International Bites by Bike!
April 22nd, 2012
For Passport DC during the month of May, Bike and Roll Washington DC and DC Metro Food Tours are partnering to bring you International Bites by Bike, a biking food tour showcasing fantastic food in three of DC’s classic neighborhoods. Enjoy specially created international dishes from critically acclaimed local eateries as you bicycle from one restaurant to another, touring through the Dupont Circle, U Street, and Logan Circle neighborhoods. Each tour will have a knowledgeable tour guide to share interesting facts about these historical areas, point out the various embassies along the way, and explain the unique culinary aspects of each eatery. Read the full blog post here>>
What is the difference between Bike and Roll and Capital Bikeshare?
For Immediate Release: April 12, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC – Washington's new bike share system, Capital Bikshare (CaBi), is a fantastic addition to our city. The program is an initiative of DDOT to get more cyclists on the road and provide another facet of our public transportation system. There has been some confusion amongst some of our customers who are curious about the difference between Bike and Roll and Capital Bikeshare.
The most prominent difference is that CaBi is geared towards DC residents and commuters who use their bikes daily for short periods of time. Members pay a membership fee, and are charged a usage fee if they keep the bike for more than 30 minutes. Bike and Roll prices are intended to offer the best price for full day rentals. In addition to offering tours, Bike and Roll includes a helmet, lock, flat kit and map with every rental
Now Offering Wednesday Night Bike Tours!
Bike and Roll is now offering Capital Sites @ Nite and Monuments @ Nite on Wednesdays!
Bike and Roll Washington DC is now offering it's popular Sites @ Nite tours every night of the week! Though our rentals will still close at 6:00 p.m., our Capital Sites tour will depart at 6:00 p.m. and Monuments @ Nite will depart at 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. Our tours can be booked on our online reservations page.
New! Reserve a Two Hour Rental Online
Book ahead to reserve your two hour Bike and Roll rental!
Our two-hour bike rentals can now be reserved online! Reserve a bike for a two hour window, anytime between 9:00am and 8:30pm, seven days a week, all summer! This is a great rental for visitors who want to reserve a bike ahead of time, but need more flexibility than our full day rental. This two hour option may apply towards either an adult bike rental or kids equipment. Customers always have the option to keep the bike out longer, just let our staff know and settle up when you return.
To book a two hour rental, go to Bike and Roll’s reservation page and select “2 Hours: Comfort Bike and Kids Equipment.” Reservations must be made the day before (Downtown DC location only).
Heat advisory getting you down? Beat the heat with Bike and Roll!
Is the humidity hurting 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 8:45 – 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 advantage of 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)
The new Martin Luther King Jr Memorial is now a stop on our Monuments Tour!
Located between Jefferson and Lincoln along the Tidal Basin, the brand new MLK memorial has already attracted visitors from all over the world. Be one of the first to see it by jumping on Bike and Roll's Monuments Tour or Monuments @ Nite Tour! Our friendly guides which watch the bikes as you walk through the Mountain of Despair up to the Stone of Hope. Take some time read many of Martin Luther King's most famous quotes, which are enrgaved on it's shining walls.
Now hiring for spring, summer and fall 2012!
Bike and Roll is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants equally without regard to their race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or any disability as provided in the Americans With Disability Act. All applicants will be given equal consideration, but submittal does not imply that an applicant will be employed.
Bike and Roll hires outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic people who want to work with bikes in a fun, fast-paced, outdoor environment. Our goal is to ensure that renting from us or taking one of our tours is the best experience that our guests have in Washington. If you think you’re up to that challenge and want to join our team, check out our openings below.
If you’d like to join our team, here are some things we think you should know:
- Our 2012 season runs March 10 through Thanksgiving weekend
- Seasonal employment (spring, summer, fall) is available
- Some weekend and holiday hours will be required
- Day and evening hours are available
- Both full-time and part-time positions are available
- We’ll train you on basic bicycle maintenance (if necessary for your position)
- We accept applications and resumes throughout our season
Blossoms by Bike Tours Offered From All Three Locations
For Immediate Release: March 1, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC – For the eighth consecutive year, Bike and Roll Washington DC will offer Blossoms by Bike guided rides created especially for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Come and bike the sea of pink and white blossoms that surround the Potomac Tidal Basin to East Potomac Park and beyond. Celebrate the arrival of spring on two wheels and witness the natural beauty of our Nation’s Capital at its peak. See the blossoms up close and learn the history of these beautiful gifts.