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Check the Bluemont Connection (@bluemontconnection) Instagram story for the password!

Register & Donate:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zwift-bike-ride-fundraiser-by-rise-pb-rapha-dc-x-district-cycle-works-tickets-103884950684

About this Event

We’ve partnered with Rise p/b Rapha D.C, to raise funds for the Carlos Rosario School. Join the ladies of Rise p/b Rapha DC on a 20 mile Zwift bike ride that will be live-streamed from their homes and District Cycle Works to raise funds for the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School in NW, DC.

Rise p/b Rapha DC, an elite women's racing team based in Washington DC is raising funds for the Carlos Rosario School

Funds raised will support immigrant students that have been economically impacted by COVID-19. One of the team's members is a Carlos Rosario School teacher, Lindsey Crifasi!

The team's goal is to raise $1,000 for the Carlos Rosario Schools 'Student Emergency Fund' to help alleviate food and income insecurity by providing students with gift cards for groceries, personal hygiene products, and other basic essentials for those with urgent needs.

Everyone is invited to join. Ride 20 miles/donate $20. Most importantly, lend your support to students in need!

Can't join or want to donate more? Visit the School's website at www.carlosrosario.org/donate and select Student Emergency Fund as the designation.

To Join the Zwift RIde on May 7th:
- Create or Login to your Zwift account
- Search for "RCC DC" and add to the club your Zwift account
- You will receive a notification from RCC DC with a ride invite, click OK

Riders:
- You do not need to be a member of RCC DC to participate in the Zwift ride.
- All riders should join the Zwift ride at least five minutes prior to the start. You cannot join the event after the ride begins.
- Follow along on Instagram @rise_x_racing for event updates.

Gravel Grinding – the hottest cycling discipline since Joe Breeze invented the mountain bike.

Whether you’re curious about riding gravel for the first time or want to explore more after experiencing the beauty and tranquility of the C&O canal towpath, join District Cycle Works and Rapha D.C. on Wednesday, March 4th, for an intro to gravel riding seminar and Q&A session. We’ll cover the fundamentals of riding off the beaten path, route planning, bicycle and clothing options, tire choice and gearing selection, mixed terrain handling skills and safe riding techniques. Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP using the link below:

RAPHA RSVP LINK

Hiking and biking and whitewater kayaking, oh my!

Want to get outside but not sure where to start? Looking to meet new adventure buddies?

Join members ot the District Cycle Works team and Leah Fantle of UpShift Workshop for a panel discussion on the best local adventures in the DMV like our monthly Campfire Grind!

Come prepared with questions for our local adventurers as we'll have plenty of time for Q&A.

Register for this event Here

Join us Friday, December 6th from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm for the second annual Grace Street Bonfire!

We will be raffling off a bicycle at the end of the evening. In order to earn a ticket, swing by our Grace Street location and experience our WAHOO / ZWIFT trainer set up. A quick ride will earn you a ticket that could win you a new city cruiser!

Date: Friday, December 6, 2019

Time: 4:30-8:00pm

Location: Grace Street Block! Bonfire and tables will set up in Sweetgreen's parking lot, but this year we'll be closing off the road (past Cecil Pl. down to Wisconsin Ave.) so we can have more room to hang out!

Reverie will be roasting a pig and bringing a warm beverage to the party

Grace Street Coffee will be provide the makings for s'mores and hot chocolate

Rapha will bring the Rapha car and be doing a giveaway

You’ve heard for months that #crossiscoming. Well, cyclocross season is here in full force in the D.C. area! Join mechanics from District Cycle Works and local racer Christina Hosenfeld of Bluemont Connection on Thursday, October 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the RAPHA DC Club House for an open discussion about all things cross. Please RSVP for this event.

Join us this Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00 pm, for a casual bicycle ride from our service shop in Dupont to Gearin' Up Cycles. Upon arrival, we will be setting up work stations to help strip and sort parts from a large collection of donated bicycles they have on hand. Sorted parts will then be sold or used to refurbish other used bikes. Please bring along any tools you believe would be useful in stripping parts off a bicycle. Safety equipment such as gloves, eye protection, and close-toed shoes are strongly recommended.

Those unable to join us for the ride can meet at Gearin' Up Cycles :
314 Randolph Pl NE, Washington, DC 20002

We invite you to join us Sunday, September 15th at 8:00 am for a 62 mile group road ride out into Montgomery County. We will do our best to maintain a 16 - 17 mph average pace while . We ask riders who attend to be comfortable riding and communicating in a group.

Bicycles must have two functioning brakes and riders must be wearing a helmet. Headphones use is not permitted.

While we will do our best to accommodate everyone, we ask you come ready for everything you will need for 2+ hours on the bicycle (nutrition, tire and tube repair, fully charged electronics.) There is a map of the route below for you to bookmark and download to your Wahoo, Garmin, and/or iPhone to ensure you are able to find your way back if you get separated from the group. If you need assistance doing so please let us know.

Also, water! We recommend bringing two full bottles for this ride.

We invite you to join us Monday, September 2nd at 7:30 am for a 102 mile road ride at a conversational pace (16 - 17 mph) . We ask riders who attend to be comfortable riding and communicating in a group. There are scheduled food and water stops along the route however we may make edits depending on the group. 🚲

While we will do our best to accommodate everyone, we ask you come ready for everything you will need for 6+ hours on the bicycle (nutrition, tire and tube repair, fully charged electronics.) There is a map of the route below for you to bookmark and download to your Wahoo, Garmin, and/or iPhone to ensure you are able to find your way back if you get separated from the group. If you need assistance doing so please let us know.

Also, water! We recommend bringing two full bottles for this ride.

Join us Tuesday, August 20th at Sorellina DC for our first bicycle mechanic happy hour. Our goal is to create a space for healthy conversation about bicycle repair and the industry, and to connect with other inspired bicycle people. There will be food and drink specials. We hope you can join us!

Join us Saturday August 17th for a 6pm roll, as we cruise from Glens Garden Market down to Nationals Park to catch the 7:05 game against the Brewers. We snagged our tickets through @stubhub and will be hanging out at the legendary right field standing room section and move around as the group decides ⚾️🚲

We invite you to join us tomorrow, August 14h for a 5:45 am SHARP departure from 26th and P St NW on a 25 mile out and back road ride. Our goal is a conversational pace (16 - 17 mph) doing our best to keep the group together. We ask riders who attend to be comfortable riding and communicating in a group. We will end up at Cafe 2622 for a post ride coffee.

While we will do our best to accommodate everyone, we ask that you come ready with everything you will need for 1.5+ hours on the bicycle (nutrition, tire and tube repair, fully charged electronics.) There is a map of the route below for you to bookmark and download to your Wahoo, Garmin, or device of choice to ensure you are able to find your way back if you get separated from the group. If you need assistance doing so, please let us know.

Also, water! We recommend bringing at least one full bottle for this ride.

We invite you to join us August 11th at 7:30 am for a 49 mile road ride at a conversational pace (16 - 17 mph) . We ask riders who attend to be comfortable riding and communicating in a group. We will end up at Cafe 2622 for refreshments and recap unless the group decides otherwise during the ride 🚲

While we will do our best to accommodate everyone, we ask you come ready for everything you will need for 4+ hours on the bicycle (nutrition, tire and tube repair, fully charged electronics.) There is a map of the route below for you to bookmark and download to your Wahoo, Garmin, and/or iPhone to ensure you are able to find your way back if you get separated from the group. If you need assistance doing so please let us know.

Also, water! We recommend bringing two full bottles for this ride.

TUBELESS TIRES WITH DISTRICT CYCLE WORKS

Join Rapha D.C. and District Cycle Works Thursday, August 1st at 6:30 p.m. for an evening discussion centered around tubeless tires and wheels. As tubeless becomes more common for road, mountain, and gravel bicycles, having a solid knowledge base in set up, compatibilities, and preparedness will help you navigate what can seem like a complicated landscape. DCW will bring materials for demonstration, and we encourage attendees to bring along a wheel or tire system they may have questions about. We will start with a guided discussion leading into a more open conversation.

Rapha - Washington D.C., 3210 Grace St NW

6:30pm - 8:30pm

We invite you to join us July 27th at 7:00 am for a 68 mile road ride at a conversational pace (16 - 17 mph). We will end up at Cafe 2622 for refreshments and recap unless the group decides otherwise during the ride 🚲

While we will do our best to accommodate everyone, we ask you come ready for everything you will need for 4+ hours on the bicycle (nutrition, tire and tube repair, fully charged electronics.) There is a map of the route below for you to bookmark and download to your Wahoo, Garmin, and/or iPhone to ensure you are able to find your way back if you get separated from the group. If you need assistance doing so please let us know.

Also, water! We recommend bringing two full bottles for this ride.

Join District Cycle Works this Sunday morning as we host a road ride from the shop to Kensington, Maryland, and back. We will end the morning at Cafe 2622 for refreshments and recap unless the group decides otherwise during the ride 🚲

We will be looking to hold a 16-17mph, “conversational” pace. Understanding heat will be a factor, we may make adjustments to pace and route in the interest of the group.

It's going to be VERY HOT.  We ask that everyone keep their own heat threshold in mind.  For personal safety, if you don't do well in the heat, the day might be better spent on the trainer.

While we will do our best to accomodate everyone, we ask you come ready with everything you will need for 3+ hours on the bicycle (nutrition, tire and tube repair, fully charged electronics.) There is a map of the route below for you to bookmark and download to your Wahoo, Garmin, and/or iPhone to ensure you are able to find your way back if you get separated from the group. If you need assistance doing so please let us know.

Also, WATER!  We recommend bringing TWO full bottles for this ride, and ideally with electrolytes.  You might also consider brining an extra frozen bottle for your jersey if you tend to be on the thirstier side.

We had such a good time our last “breakfast miles ride” we’ve decided to do it again. We invite you to join us July 13th at 7:00 am for a 50 mile road ride at a conversational pace (16 - 17 mph). We will end up at Cafe 2622 for refreshments and recap unless the group decides otherwise during the ride 🚲

While we will do our best to accommodate everyone, we ask you come ready for everything you will need for 3+ hours on the bicycle (nutrition, tire and tube repair, fully charged electronics.) There is a map of the route below for you to bookmark and download to your Wahoo, Garmin, and/or iPhone to ensure you are able to find your way back if you get separated from the group. If you need assistance doing so please let us know.

Also, water! We recommend bringing two full bottles for this ride.

Earlier this week a small group of us were able to beat the heat mid ride with açaí bowls from Vigilante Coffee in Hyattsville, MD. We haven’t been able to get them off our mind since. Join us tomorrow for a 42 mile ride from the shop out to Vigilante Coffee and back at a conversational pace (16 - 17 mph). Our plan is to make it back in time to catch the World Cup final match at 11 am at Emissary Coffeehouse in Dupont Circle (21st and P St NW).

While we will do our best to accomodate everyone, we ask you come ready for everything you will need for 2+ hours on the bicycle (nutrition, tire and tube repair, fully charged electronics.) There is a map of the route below for you to bookmark and download to your Wahoo, Garmin, and/or iPhone to ensure you are able to find your way back if you get separated from the group. If you need assistance doing so please let us know.

Also, water! We recommend bringing two full bottles for this ride.

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. With this in mind we invite you to join us this July 4th at 7:30 am for a 48 mile road ride at a conversational pace (16 - 17 mph) to help start your Independence Day off with friends on the bicycle . We will end up at Cafe 2622 for refreshments and recap unless the group decides otherwise during the ride 🚲

While we will do our best to accommodate everyone, we ask you come ready for everything you will need for 3+ hours on the bicycle (nutrition, tire and tube repair, fully charged electronics.) There is a map of the route below for you to bookmark and download to your Wahoo, Garmin, and/or iPhone to ensure you are able to find your way back if you get separated from the group. If you need assistance doing so please let us know.

Also, water! We recommend bringing two full bottles for this ride.