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- Westside Parks and Trails - and Stormwater Management1600 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD
Join us for a casual ride through several lesser-known parks west of I-270. These parks are hidden gems with nice trails through woods and along creek beds. We will bike about 9 miles through Wootton's Mill Park (twice), Horizon Hill Park, and Potomac Woods Park. Because these parks all follow creek beds, the ride is a bit hilly: we will ride down to the park, ride along the creek and then ride back up again.
A special guest speaker, Heather Gewandter, from the City of Rockville, will join us at Horizon Hill Park to tell us how these parks help with stormwater management.
The RideWithGPS route is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46785587.
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.
• Rain at start cancels the ride; Wet pavement does not. - Let's Roll to the Donut Hole!1600 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD
Join us for a casual and sweet 9-mile ramble around Rockville as we make our way to the Fallsgrove neighborhood for a treat!
RIDE DETAILS:
We'll begin our ride from the Westat parking lot located at 1600 Research Blvd in Rockville. After crossing the Friendship Bridge over I-270, we'll ramble through the communities of Rose Hill and New Mark Commons using little-known paths and cut-throughs, including a fun hidden tunnel under busy Maryland Avenue.We'll then hop on the Carl Henn Millennium Trail and follow it for several miles along Wootton Parkway, climbing a few mild to moderate hills in the process. Our reward for that workout? DONUTS! We'll stop at the Krispy Kreme shop in Fallsgrove Village Center for a sweet treat, then ride that sugar rush for the final mile and a half back to our start point.
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.
• Rain at start cancels the ride; Wet pavement does not. - Ride Rockville's Bike Beltway and have some waffles!389 E Gude Dr, Rockville, MD
Join us for a ride on Rockville's Bike Beltway - the Carl Henn Millennium Trail, a 10.6-mile shared-use path that loops around the City. We welcome riders of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Come find out why bicycling in Rockville has so much to offer.
We will be starting at Grandma's Ice Cream and Waffles for this family-friendly, casual-paced ride (averaging around 10 MPH) . The route is mostly flat with a couple mild to moderate hills. We provide a ride leader and a "sweep" (a rider who remains behind the group).
There is plenty of parking at this local business located on E Gude Drive and Calhoun Drive. After the ride, we will have the opportunity to purchase some tasty eats!
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.
• Rain at start cancels the ride; Wet pavement does not. - Around and About to Downtown Crown1600 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD
Join us for a casual 8-mile loop thru quiet neighborhoods with a stop at Downtown Crown. This was originally a Tour de Capital Bikeshare stations but the Crown neighborhood is probably the highlight now. We will still see some CapShare stations along the way as we ride thru Fallsgrove, Travaille and Medical Center areas of northwest Rockville. We will be using a combination of shared-use paths, bike lanes (including the Great Seneca Transit Network), some sidewalks and streets to enter Gaithersburg. We will stop at Downtown Crown for a treat if you like. Cinnaholic and La Madeline will be open for some quick snacks.
Here is a link to the planned route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47169984
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.
• Rain at start cancels the ride; Wet pavement does not.
