DC Bike Party

1) Here is the final route: http://goo.gl/maps/k7FaC Note that we’ve added the Bikeshare docking stations to the route, too! We’ll ride for just about 10 miles, with a pit-stop at Yards Park and ending at The Biergarten Haus on H St. NE

2) PLEASE BE ON TIME. Meet time is 7:30pm at the DuPont Circle fountain. We leave at exactly 8pm so if you need to fix a flat, fill up your water bottle, find your friends, etc—please do so ahead of time.

3) STAY TOGETHER. We will have three ride leaders with flags on their bikes at the front of the pack. They will be stopping at all red and yellow lights to make sure our group stays together and stays safe. There will also be three ride marshals dispersed throughout the group. They will be reminding you to stay in one lane and making sure that everyone is having a good time.

4) CHILL. Some of you love to ride fast, some of you don’t. D.C. Bike Party is a slow, cruising ride and it’s meant for riders of ALL levels. We ask that those of you who love to ride fast do NOT try to lead the pack. The route takes us a long time to put together and when people who don’t know it get up front, you inevitably end up taking the ENTIRE bike party in the wrong direction. Uncool.

5) RESPECT. DC Bike Party is meant to be a fun, community building activity. We’re not doing this to upset cars or pedestrians, but when a huge group is taking up a lane of traffic, tempers tend to flare. If a driver or pedestrian gets upset, please say something like “Hi, this is just going to take a couple minutes. Thank you for being patient. We’re really sorry if this is inconveniencing you.” There is nothing gained by starting a conflict.

5) HELP EACHOTHER. Protect your fellow rider. If you see a pothole, train tracks, or anything else you think might be an issue, shout it out! It’ll create a human telephone chain all through the Bike Party and keep everyone safe.

6) GET INTO IT! The Cherry Blossom Chase will honor the DC April tradition of a mass arrival of tourists, so we expect to see you in as much DC swag as you can get your hands on. Also, most of you know we have a pretty epic mobile soundsystem, but with our size group it never hurts to bring your own tunes. Feel free!

7) Be safe. Have fun. Bike Party.

Check it: http://goo.gl/maps/k7FaC

Sam Price made this months adorable DCBP poster. 

The DCBP Cherry Blossom Chase

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                     Contact: Lia Seremetis

April 2, 2013                                                                                    lia.seremetis@gmail.com

MONTHLY DC BIKE PARTY TO HOLD CHERRY BLOSSOM RIDE

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

-Rapidly Growing Cycling Community to Explore Nation’s Capital from Dupont Circle through Downtown to H Street Northeast-

 WASHINGTON, DC – Continuing efforts to capitalize on Washington, DC’s large community of cycling enthusiasts, build friendships with like-minded individuals, and explore our nation’s capital, DC Bike Party will hold its “Cherry Blossom Chase” riding event to welcome Spring and the Cherry Blossoms in Washington. Participants are encouraged to dress in some of the most notorious “Tourist wear” they can find. The event, which held its first ride in July 2012, grew to over 250 riders last month.

The group, departing from DuPont Circle, will set out to complete an approximately 10-mile ride, visiting some of the city’s major landmarks and attractions with a pit stop in Southwest DC, before ending with a celebration at The Biergarten Haus in the Atlas District. The bar has reserved the entire rooftop and will offer happy hour specials all night for DC Bike Party participants.

From DuPont Circle, the Bike Party will ride to the monuments to view the Cherry Blossoms before heading towards the rest point in Southwest, and ending on H St. A map of the complete route will be available at DCBikeParty.com 24 hours before the ride. Riders are welcome to join or depart the group at any point.

“This free event is a phenomenal opportunity to explore the place many of us now call home while building friendships among DC residents of all backgrounds,” said Andrew Ricci, Communications Director for DC Bike Party. “After a successful Fall and Winter, we look forward to continuing to grow this community on Wednesday and well into the future.”

Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Full details on the event are below:

WHAT: DC Bike Party 

WHERE: Departs from the middle of Dupont Circle 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 10th 

Meet at 7:30 P.M.; Depart promptly at 8:00

More information on the organization, including details on future rides, is available at www.dcbikeparty.com.

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About DC Bike Party:

The DC Bike Party is a monthly party ride around our Nation’s Capitol, with the route’s starting in DuPont Circle on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The District’s biking community, much like the city itself, is growing rapidly, and DC Bike Party’s goal is to be a positive part of this growth. Each month, the event sets out to explore the city via bicycle, featuring an ever-changing route, new playlist for the ride, and a new post-ride bar. All post-ride outings are 21 and older. The DC Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a real cool time.

1) Here is the final route: http://goo.gl/maps/P3jDe We’ll ride for just about 8 miles, with a pit-stop is in Trinidad (West Virginia & Neal NE). Ride ends at The Wonderland Ballroom in Columbia Heights.

2) Meet time is 7:30pm at the DuPont Circle fountain. We leave at exactly 8pm so if you need to fix a flat, fill up your water bottle, find your friends, etc—please do so ahead of time.

3) STAY TOGETHER AND BE SMART. Follow the people with the flags attached to their bikes– you can’t miss them. Some of you love to ride fast, some of you don’t. D.C. Bike Party is a slow, cruising ride. We ask that those of you who love to ride fast do NOT lead the pack. The route takes us a long time to put together and when people who don’t know it get up front, you inevitably end up taking the ENTIRE bike party in the wrong direction.

4) Be nice, be respectful—we’re not doing this to upset cars or pedestrians, but when a huge group is taking up a lane of traffic, tempers tend to flare. You catch more bees with honey, DCBP.

5) Protect your fellow rider. We need all the help we can corking intersections, but please only do so when it’s safe. It’s no big deal if we pause for traffic, so don’t get worked up trying to cork a busy intersection. Remember, it’s a bike PARTY.

6) Get into it! This is a St. Patty’s Day themed ride, so we expect to see you in as much green swag as you can get your hands on. Also, most of you know we have a pretty epic mobile soundsystem, but with our size group it never hurts to bring your own tunes. Feel free!

7) Have fun. Be Safe. Bike Party.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                              Contact: Lia Seremetis March 7, 2013                                                                                                          lia.seremetis@gmail.com

MONTHLY DC BIKE PARTY TO HOLD ST. PATRICK’S DAY RIDE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

-Rapidly Growing Cycling Community to Explore Nation’s Capital from Dupont Circle through Downtown to Columbia Heights-

WASHINGTON, DC – Continuing efforts to capitalize on Washington, DC’s large community of cycling enthusiasts, build friendships with like-minded individuals, and explore our nation’s capital, DC Bike Party will hold its St. Patrick’s Day themed riding event (“Gears and Green Beers” this Wednesday, March 13. The event, which held its first ride in July 2012, grew to over 250 riders last month.

The group, departing from DuPont Circle, will set out to complete an approximately 10-mile ride, visiting some of the city’s major landmarks and attractions with a pit stop in between, before ending with a celebration at The Wonderland Ballroom in Columbia Heights. Local funk band, The B-Side Shuffle will perform at the post-ride event. From DuPont Circle, the Bike Party will ride through downtown, Chinatown, and Northeast DC before heading north through the city’s historic neighborhoods. A map of the complete route is available at http://goo.gl/maps/lhCVG. Riders are welcome to join or depart the group at any point.

“This free event is a phenomenal opportunity to explore the place many of us now call home while building friendships among DC residents of all backgrounds,” said Lia Seremetis, Founder of DC Bike Party. “After a successful Fall and Winter, we look forward to continuing to grow this community on Wednesday and well into the future.”

Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Full details on the event are below:

WHAT: DC Bike Party 

WHERE: Departs from the middle of Dupont Circle 

WHEN: Wednesday, March 13th

Meet at 7:30 P.M.; Depart promptly at 8:00

 More information on the organization, including details on future rides, is available at www.dcbikeparty.com.

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 About DC Bike Party:

The DC Bike Party is a monthly party ride around our Nation’s Capitol, with the route’s starting in DuPont Circle on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The District’s biking community, much like the city itself, is growing rapidly, and DC Bike Party’s goal is to be a positive part of this growth. Each month, the event sets out to explore the city via bicycle, featuring an ever-changing route, new playlist for the ride, and a new post-ride bar. All post-ride outings are 21 and older. The DC Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a real cool time.