Bike To Work Day In Rockville Encourages Biking As Commuting Option On May 19

ROCKVILLE, MD — As the weather warms up, more people may be trading in commutes by car to bike along the Fallsgrove Stream Valley and other locations. The DC region's 22nd annual Bike to Work Day will encourage local commuters to bike and score some freebies along the way on Friday, May 19.

The annual event held by the Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association features bike stops around the region with giveaways, food, and beverages. In addition, the first 15,000 people to register for Bike to Work Day get a free T-shirt, and all registered participants are entered to win a free bike.

The event promotes biking as a low-cost, environmentally-friendly commuting option. DC area commuters who are returning to in-person or remote working will notice congestion on the roads as driving continues to be a popular commuting option.

"Bike to Work Day brings together our local communities while promoting a healthy, fun commuting alternative that helps reduce traffic congestion on roadways that are getting crowded once again," said Nicholas Ramfos, director of Commuter Connections.

Over 100 pit stops will be held around the DC region, including several in Rockville:

• Fallsgrove Stream Valley Park: 700 Fallsgrove Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Rockville Town Square: Dawson’s Market, 225 North Washington St., Rockville, MD 20850, 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Rockville Twinbrook: 5635 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Participants can typically only receive freebies at one pit stop they choose when registering. Register for Bike to Work Day at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org.