What we’re about
Established in 1999, the Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee (RBAC) is a group of volunteers of all bicycling levels. As a committee, we make recommendations to the City of Rockville Mayor and City Council and staff on bicycling issues from policies to implementation to infrastructure to improving conditions for biking in the City.
As part of these goals RBAC volunteers lead group rides to showcase the infrastructure, connectivity and other cycling features such as parking, signage and bikeshare stations. Our rides are designed to show cyclists how navigate our City streets and how Rockville earned a bronze level for being a League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Bicycle-Friendly Community. With these community bike rides, we hope you discover the bikeable routes in and round the City and join us to help promote safe cycling in Rockville.
More about the RBAC can be found on the CIty’s website: http://www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=327
There is a $5 per year membership to help pay for the cost of the Meetup and group liability insurance. Thanks for the support!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 17th annual Rockville Ride of SilenceRockville Memorial Library, Rockville, MD
Please join RBAC for our annual Ride of Silence starting in the plaza in front of the Rockville Public Library on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 pm.
Please plan to gather by 6:40 for the dedication and briefing. We will promptly roll out at 7 pm.
You must have a helmet, lights AND be able to ride at a 10-mph pace. This is a police-escorted ride in memorial of cyclists killed or injured while riding. Front and rear lights are also recommended.
The Ride of Silence takes place on public streets and in mixed traffic. This ride is only recommended for bicycle riders who can maintain a faster pace and can comfortably ride on the street along side motor vehicles. Since there will be a police escort, we will not be able to stop traffic nor wait for riders who have fallen behind. Riders not able to maintain the pace will likely have to complete the route separately on your own. This ride is not recommended for families or children who are not experienced riding on public streets.
Please pump up your tires, check your brakes, lube your chain, and take your bike for a test spin before you arrive.
More details about this global 22nd anniversary event can be found at: http://www.rideofsilence.com/main.php
READ THE FINE PRINT, PLEASE:
• Bicycling involves inherent risks and requires that participants be in proper physical condition. When you RSVP "yes" to a Bike Rockville event, that RSVP is your digital signature attesting that you have read, understood, and agreed to the group's Liability Waiver and Release, located here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BocKiaMJwba62c7b583CoOxIYamFiaWN/view?usp=sharing
• HELMETS ARE REQUIRED for all riders on every ride.
• We strongly recommend you bring a water bottle, spare tube, cell phone, ID card, and cash or credit card for emergencies.
• Since this part of a global movement , this ride goes on rain or shine! - Just FYI: National Bike to Work DayNeeds location
This is NOT an official meetup but an announcement!
Bike to Work Day is coming!
Join thousands of commuters in the DC Metro area who choose to celebrate spring by biking to work on Friday, May 17. Even if you are working remotely, bike to the closest pitstop before you start your day.Register for one of the Rockville pitstops for Bike to Work Day 2024!
One pitstop is at Town Center at Dawson Market (www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/rockville-town-square)
and one in Fallsgrove at the Thomas Farm Community Center (https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/rockville-fallsgrove).Each pit stop will provide registered attendees with free t-shirts, refreshments, and chances to win great prizes. Please be sure to register with your pit stop location to be eligible for the free t-shirts and prize raffles.
To find out more information and to register, go to www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/register
Feel free to coordinate riding together to a pitstop if your routes are similar. We would love to see your photos!
- Family-friendly Ride to Hometown HolidaysRockville Metro Station East Kiss and Ride, Rockville, MD
Join us on a family-friendly ride to Rockville's Hometown Holidays!
More details about this annual event at: https://rockvillehth.com/We'll start from the east side of the Rockville Metro Station - the side with the Kiss and Ride - next to the bike racks. From there, we'll take 3 miles of neighborhood roads to Redgate Park.
Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome, including children who can ride on their own on roads or are riding on their parents' bikes.
Bike parking will be available at Redgate Park.
- Rockville Memorial Day ParadeWelsh Park, Rockville, MD
Do you want to be in a Parade? Now is your chance!!
This is not a bike ride but a volunteer opportunity.The Rockville Bike Advisory Committee (RBAC) will be marching in the City's Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade! Come join us and share the biking spirit!
We need adult volunteers to carry the banner. Children and adults can bring their own bikes to march along. We CANNOT ride our bikes in the parade. We will be walking with them.
More details about the Rockville Memorial Day Parade including the route can be found at:
https://www.rockvillemd.gov/2402/Memorial-Day-Ceremony-and-ParadeOn Monday, May 27 we will be meeting at Welsh Park (344 Martins Lane) at 9:30 am and walking over to the formation at the Skate Park no later than 10 AM.
Martins Lane will be closed to cars but marchers can enter at Mannakee Street. The parade procession starts at 10:30 am.
This year's parade theme is "The Magic of America". Feel free to decorate your bike with red, white and blue.
Parade judges will be located throughout the parade route. Our group will be judged on a variety of items including, but not limited to: formation/alignment, appearance/costumes, overall performance, props/equipment, originality and sound.
It will be a great showing of biking in Rockville!
