As we continue our (seriously amazing) partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, we’re thrilled to announce the expansion of Smithsonian National Mall Tours to now include bicycle tours!

Vetted by Smithsonian experts, Smithsonian National Mall Tours’ Experience by Bike covers the entirety of the National Mall, from the Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial (and the Tidal Basin in between!). Perfect for the whole family, this ride departs directly from the Mall at the National Museum of American History.

Smithsonian Experience by Bike allows riders to get acquainted with our nation’s capital in small, intimate groups. This tour will show you the lay of the land, hitting all the major highlights along the way, including the Smithsonian Institution and our iconic monuments and memorials. A great choice for your first day in DC or if you have a limited time to see the sights!

Two versions of this tour are currently being offered to allow customers even more flexibility in their touring experience. A 2 hour version offers a wealth of information at a smaller amount of stops, providing a condensed overview of the National Mall. The 3-3.5 hour tour is a longer, leisurely ride with more stops and a bit more time for riders to get an up close and personal, complete overview.

We can’t wait to welcome you on our latest Smithsonian endeavor! Bike tours depart from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History Friday-Sunday, and are available to book now.

Labor Day came and went with a bang, and now it’s time for us to celebrate what the rest of this glorious month has to offer!

DC Shorts Film Festival
Held from September 11-21, this film festival features a variety of short films, as well as discussions with the filmmakers themselves.

September 11 Memorials
A day of remembrance, September 11 will be memorialized with special commemorative events held throught the DMV region.

Redskins Opening Game
It’s finally here! Don your very best burgundy and gold gear to cheer on our boys this Sunday, September 14th as they play their home opener. Hail!

H Street Festival
This annual neighborhood event features music, dance performances, crafts and activities for kids, and of course, food! Need a way to get there? Rent a DC Cool bike and arrive to this hip festival in true DC style.

Oktoberfests in DC
Prost! Get out those lederhosen and celebrate the coming of October with DC’s variety of Oktoberfest celebrations.

Yep- it’s that time of year again… soon the air will start to chill, the leaves will turn, and all of us Washingtonians will be football and pumpkin beer crazed! But first, the team at Bike and Roll DC will kick the season off by switching over to fall hours.

All of our rental operations will now run daily from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Some of our tour offerings will also change as we shift into fall hours, so be sure to check out our tours pagebefore booking to see what’s currently available.

Here’s hoping we see all of you this fall in DC!

The unofficial end to summer 2014 is upon us- time to mourn! Kidding, of course. It’s really time to just sit back, relax, and kick your feet up one last time to enjoy the fruits of summertime! Here’s a roundup of the top 5 Labor Day weekend celebrations in DC…

National Book Festival
Calling all book lovers! Stop by the Walter E. Washington Convention Center this Saturday, August 30th for a day made in bookworm heaven. Over 100 award-winning authors and poets will be on site to sign your favorite reads.

Labor Day Concert
What’s a long weekend without a good concert? Taking place this Sunday, August 31st, enjoy a complimentary concert by the National Symphony Orchestra.

Virginia Scottish Games
This Saturday and Sunday, celebrate Alexandria’s vibrant Scottish heritage with traditional Scottish music, dancing, sheep-herding, an antique car show, and much more!

DC Blues Festival
This annual (and free!) festival features both local and national blues acts. Fun for the whole family, this event features interactive workshops and a musical instrument petting zoo- yes, you read that correctly!

Smithsonian Experience by Bike
We are pretty excited to announce the expansion of our operations at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to include bicycle tours! Premiering Labor Day weekend, we’ll be offering a 2 hour or 3.5 hour experience by bike that is sure to wow! Book now, have fun later.

Visit National Harbor
Head south to glorious National Harbor for some serious family fun! Take in the beautiful vistas from atop the Capital Wheel, or participate in this weekend’s Dragon Boat Races.

Tour DC by Bike or Segway
Take a sunset ride around the district’s monuments and memorials in true DC fashion (by bike or Segway, we mean!). Spots are still available on our late summer Sites@Nite and Sites by Segway tours, so book today!

See an Outdoor Movie
Have a throwback moment (drive-ins, anyone?) and see a movie in the great outdoors! There are still several spots to watch a good flick or two before summer 2014 is officially over, socheck out this list here.

Cheer on the Nats
N-A-T-S, NATS, NATS, NATS! Celebrate the best of summer at Nationals Park with a hot dog, a cold beverage, and America’s favorite pastime.

Paddle the Potomac
That’s right- take to the river! Visit our friends at the Key Bridge Boathouse, and get your crew outfitted on some stand-up paddle boards (or a kayak or canoe). Nothing quite like enjoying a DC sunset on the water!

Happy Friday, everyone!

We love summer Fridays almost as much as we like bicycles (i.e. a LOT)- and that’s why we’re giving you a quick list of what YOU should be excited about for this weekend!

Restaurant Week
Running through this Sunday, August 17th, there are still reservations open at some of the DC area’s top restaurants! 3-course lunches are $20.14 and 3-course dinners go for $35.14 for this gourmet event. Make your reservation now! (Seriously though… like, right now.)

DC Beer Week
For our 21 and over fans, Beer Week officially kicks off this Sunday the 17th! Hundreds of venues (yes, hundreds!) in the DMV area will be participating with beer-related events.

Segway the Sites
Glide around the District as you soak in all the summer goodness DC has to offer… (the monuments seriously look amazing in this golden August lighting, am I right?). Nothing wrong with playing tourist in your own city, folks!

WACA Gala
Join the Washington Area Concierge Association for “A Night in Nashville” at the HamiltonSunday August 17th. There’ll be a live performance by Amy Wilcox, a plethora of food and drinks, and raffle prizes to boot! Today is the last day to purchase discounted tickets, so get on it! Oh, and don’t forget your best cowboy hat…

We’d like to say an “official” goodbye to our trusty/amazing/superb/exceptional/fantastic Operations Manager, Jeffrey Holliday! His immeasurable impact at Bike and Roll DC will surely be felt for years to come (yes- he was just that good!). We’re all very excited for what the future will bring him, and are thrilled to welcome new “Ops Man”, Keith Winer to the team! (More on him soon…)

As some of you may know, aside from being an all-around great employee, Jeffrey was frequently the “talent” in our marketing endeavors. Let’s take a look back at some of his major starring roles…

There was that time he led a filmed Segway tour around DC… Or that time he played adown and out Film Noir protagonist… or even that time he reenacted “Starbucks Drake hands”! But, lest we forget, his shining role as our cheesy bike salesman!

Ahhh, we sure will miss him… Happy Trails, Jeffrey!