About DC QBR

DC Queer Bike Rides (QBR) is a sober social bike ride for queers (no allies, sorry!) in Washington, DC. We host two rides a month - one on the second Saturday and the other on the fourth Thursday.

These are fair-weather rides (at the lead’s discretion) so check back here for ride rescheduling announcements! Rides are between 5-8 miles, on relatively flat routes and not on busy roads. Speed is set at a social pace where riders can still talk without feeling out of breath.

Biking is for everyone! We have zero tolerance for bigotry and diet culture and the default is to be accommodating/accessible

No TERFs, no Cops, no ICE!

2026 Ride Schedule

January: Saturday January 17th @ 12PM - Smithsonian Metro (on the mall) to Hains Point; Thursday January 22nd @ 6:30PM - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market
February: Saturday February 14th @12PM - Rock creek park (shoreham exercise course to picnic site 8); Thursday February 26th @ 6:30PM - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market
March: Saturday March 14th @12PM - Mt Vernon Trail (Graveley Point to Jones Pt Park); Thursday March 26th @ 6:30PM - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market
April: Saturday April 11th @ 12PM - Nats Stadium to Bladensburg Waterfront; Thursday April 23rd @ 6:30PM - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market
May: Saturday May 9th @ 12PM - Rock creek park (shoreham exercise course to picnic site 8); Thursday May 21st @ 6:30PM - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market
June: Saturday June 13th @ 12PM - Alethia Tanner to AYA; Thursday June 25th @ 6:30PM - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market
July: Saturday July 11th @ 12PM - Smithsonian Metro (on the mall) to Hains Point; Thursday July 23rd @ 6:30PM - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market
August: Saturday August 8th @ 12PM - Mt Vernon Trail (Graveley Point to Jones Pt Park); Thursday August 20th @ 6:30PM - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market
September: Saturday September 12th @ 12PM - Nats Stadium to Bladensburg Waterfront; Thursday September 24th @ 6:30PM - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market
October: Saturday October 10th @ 12PM - Rock Creek Park (shoreham exercise course to picnic site 8); Thursday October 22nd @ 6:30PM - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market
November: Saturday November 14th @ 12PM - Smithsonian Metro (on the mall) to Hains Point; Date TBA - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market
December: Saturday December 12th @ 12PM - Alethia tanner to AYA; Date TBA - Fort Totten Metro to Union Market

General Ride Info

Group Biking Etiquette

If you’re riding side by side with another group member and another biker, car, walker, runner, trail user is passing from behind or coming down the trail from the opposite direction, please get over to the right in single file fashion!

When riding in a group, it’s important for the lead and the sweep (person in the rear) to call out turns, hazards, stops, and other things people in the group may need to know. The call then is echoed up or down the line so those on the opposite end know what’s happening!

If the group is turning, stick out the arm of the side you're turning to and call "right" or "left" depending on which way you're turning. (i.e. right turn!)
If a bike, walker, runner, or car is passing from behind or in front, call out what they are and where they're coming from so you don’t hit them and they don’t hit you! (i.e. walker back!, bike up!)
When the group is stopping, call out "stopping!" to prevent crashing into one another! You can also bend your elbow with your fist up while calling out for added clarity.
When the group starts moving to ride again, call out "rolling!" When the group slows down, call out "slowing!"
If you come upon a pothole, broken glass, or any kind of hazard, call out "hazard left/right!" and point to it as you pass. Feel free to name the hazard.

Need a Bike?

Ride usually begin and end near a Capital Bikeshare Station. Most stationas usually have regular bikes and e-bikes. Find pricing and how to use the bikes on the Capital Bikeshare webpage.

Pack a Lunch or Snack!

Rides will always end with a picnic. Be sure to bring a snack or lunch or in the case of the Thursday night rides, feel free to bring money to buy food if you don't want to pack something. Please remember this is a sober space!

No One Left Behind

We host no-drop rides, which means nobody will be left behind! Rides are usually 5-8 miles at a pace of 5-8mph. If you are experiencing mechnical difficulties, the ride's sweep (person bringing up the rear) may try to help fix your bike or if they can't, direct you to the nearest bike shop or transit station.

Our Routes

QBR Values

Accessibility

These rides are intentionally slow so they're accessible to riders of all experience levels. Please respect the pace set by the ride leader.

Physical Ability

If you don’t/can’t/won’t ride a bike due to your disability, join on your wheeled vehicle of choice.

Fat positivity

This is a fat-positive group. Riders of all body shapes and sizes are welcome and encouraged to join. No body shaming or fatphobia will be tolerated.

Antiracism

We do not tolerate racism in any form, from microaggressions targeted towards other riders to overt harassment or discrimination.

Trans rights

Riders of all gender identities are welcome on queer rides. Don’t misgender other riders. TERFs and transphobes are not welcome.

All Cops Are Bastards

If you’re a cop, you think ‘not all cops’, or you voted for Salah Czapary, kindly stay the fuck home. Queer liberation cannot coexist with state violence.

No bars, just handlebars

Most bike and queer events in DC feature alcohol. Our rides do not. Please respect our space and our riders, some of whom are sober.

If someone violates our values

Please alert the ride leader of any conduct issues you witness. Violence, harassment, and discrimination will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave.

Our Zines!

DC Queer Bikes Rides and How to Make One in Your Town!

Want to start your own Queer Bike Ride in your town or learn more about DC QBR? Check out our the QBR zine!

Group Biking Norms

Want a pocket guide to group biking norms? Check out the Group Biking Norms zine.! The zine is made by printing and folding one page