Come on, don’t be shy… we’re all taking them… (selfies that is!)

I do it, you do it, we all do it! Selfies happen, people. Especially on our bike and Segway tours, and we want to see them!

After your tour, tag your best photos with #BikeandRoll so we can get a good look (and maybe even turn you into a quasi-celebrity by reposting them on our various social media channels!) You can also search for all things Bike and Roll related by using #BikeandRoll… since we know you want to keep up with what your favorite tour company is doing!

Check out these awesome pics from tour-goers who used our hashtag, loud and proud!

Summer heat’s got you feeling beat? Well, don’t fret (or sweat)— our DC Cool bike rentals are the perfect antidote to Washington’s trademark summer scorchers.

Seriously though, think about it… why walk around in this blasted heat and humidity when you can glide through it on two wheels? Biking offers a breeze that feels like free AC on hot summer days, and you get to your destination in less than half the time it would take to walk!

Still not sold? We’ve got a few things that might sweeten the deal for you! All of our DC Cool retro-chic bike rentals come with a bottled water and a This Bar Saves Lives snack so you can cool down and refuel after biking the sites.

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: keep cool with DC Cool, folks!

Three cheers for the red, white, and blue!

We hope you and yours have an absolutely splendid fourth of July filled with fun, sun, family, good food, and of course fireworks!

All three of our DC locations will be open for rentals only today from9:00am – 5:00pm. Happy Fourth, everyone!

USA! USA! USA!

Phew- now that we’ve gotten that out of our system (yes, we are in World Cup mode), we’d like to share with you some of our favorite picks for Fourth of July activities in good ole’ Washington!

1. Washington, DC’s Independence Day Parade
A terrific daytime celebration, the July 4th Parade starts around 11:45am, and travels down Constitution Avenue between 7th and 17th streets. This patriotic parade will include a variety of bands, drum corps, floats, balloons, and hundreds of happy spectators- you should be one of them!

2. Visit the National Archives
Looking for a splendid way to celebrate America’s birthday? Visit the National Archives to see where it all began! From 10am-5:30pm on July 4th, the Archives will be open (for free!) to the public and displaying our nation’s most important preserved documents, along with a special ceremony and many family-friendly activities.

3. A Capitol Fourth Concert
What could be better than Fireworks in DC? Fireworks AND an amazing concert! A Capitol Fourth is an annual event that takes place on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building. Performers this year will include Frankie Valli, John Williams, and Patti Labelle- talk about a star spangled Birthday!

4. Fireworks on the National Mall
The main event! Launched from the Reflecting Pool area, this spectacle is not to be missed. Arrive early to get through security and stake out some spots around the Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool. (And start practicing your “oohs” and “ahhs” now!)

5. Explore Some Off-the-Mall Spots
Bike and Roll DC’s tours will be closed for Independence Day, but you can still rent a bike at any of our DC locations (open 9am-5pm) and cruise around some lesser-visited neighborhoods (or the top 10 FREE sites) and trails to celebrate all of the things that make DC so… well… DC!

As most all of you know by this point, our new National Mall tour center is located in L’Enfant Plaza (which is undergoing a serious revitalization these days!) Read up on our very favorite things about the new neighborhood we call home.

1. The Waterfront
With prime real estate on the Potomac River, the Southwest Waterfront is definitely worth a visit (or two, or ten…). There you’ll see the oldest continuously operating fish market in the whole United States in the Maine Avenue Fish Market. Nearby you’ll also find the Gangplank Marina, which houses hundreds of boats and outdoor dining to boot.

2. Nationals Park
Arguably the most popular destination in Southeast DC, Nationals Park is located along the Anacostia River in the Navy Yard area of Washington. It is home to our fabulous Nationals baseball team, but also boasts a wide array of culinary treats for game-goers. Flying Dog beer and a Ben’s chili dog, anyone? Yeah, we thought so.

3. Food trucks
Granted, food trucks are the rage all over the DC area, but we’re especially fond of the variety and volume of trucks that set up shop daily in L’Enfant Plaza. Check out Food Truck Fiesta before grabbing a bite and then head over to a nearby park (or the Mall!) to enjoy your sure-to-be-amazing dish.

4. L’Enfant Plaza’s Face Lift
Major progress is being made in the Southwest neighborhood as a whole these days, but especially in our neck of the woods at L’Enfant Plaza. The new outdoor atrium is officially open, which leads to an underground shopping and dining center. With new stores and restaurants popping up all the time, this is sure to be a major SW destination!

5. Hains Point
What better way to spend your lunch break than with a quick bike ride? This is how many Washingtonian professionals spend their midday respites at Hains Point. Ride around the East Potomac Park and head back to your office happy and recharged- Bike and Roll DC approved!

A few Bike and Roll-ers ventured out on our super spiffy DC Cool bikes for the first annual DC Bike Party Pride Ride (in association with Capital Pride). Take a gander at all the pride-filled fun that was had!

One of the things we love most about being a young give-back company is that we get to work with a lot of other companies who are doing amazing things. That’s why it’s been so fun to be working with Bike and Roll DC​, and such an honor ​for our bars to be ​included ​with each of their​ “DC ​Cool” bike rentals!

We think it’s pretty cool that we get to give life-saving food to children in need around the world, and to have Bike and Roll DC promote that cause through the cool people around Washington riding their cool bikes is just… well… cool!

We’ve had similar partnerships with other great companies like People Water, Out of Print, and now with Bike and Roll DC. We’re learning that not only is there a place for companies that do good and give back, but it’s becoming the cool way to do business.

​- Todd Grinnell, Co-Founder, This Bar Saves Live​s

Capital Wheel Grand Opening
They planned this pretty well, huh? Opening just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, the Capital Observation Wheel will run daily through summer from 10am-11pm. Ticket prices start at $11.25.

Rolling Thunder Rally
Departing from the Pentagon at noon on Sunday the 25th, this annual ride raises awareness for better veteran benefits and POW/MIA issues. Thousands of motorcyclists will ride (and rumble!) over the river into Washington, DC. for a musical tribute.

DC Cool Bikes
What better way to celebrate Memorial Day than with a ride around the memorials on a retro-inspired bike that happens to be red, white and blue? Our DC Cool bikes will take you around our nation’s capital in true cycle-chic style— they even include a water bottle and This Bar Saves Lives snack! Ride on.

Memorial Day Concert
Celebrate the holiday with some live tunes. The National Memorial Day Concert will be held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol at 8pm. And the cherry on top: it’s FREE!

Memorial Day Parade
The main event! This annual occasion is the highlight of the holiday weekend. Beginning at 2pm on Monday the 26th, this patriotic parade includes marching bands and veterans from all 50 states. Start practicing your “USA!” chants now!

It’s that time of year again!

Bike to Work Day is this Friday, and boy, do we have reason to celebrate! This annual nation-wide event (created by the League of American Bicyclists) is all about bringing awareness to the many healthy benefits of bike commuting.

Want to ride on Friday? Excellent! First, you should register here and select a pit stop location (there are 79 to choose from!). Pit stops will be offering complimentary refreshments, entertainment, and raffle prizes for registered riders. And, if you want to say hello to some bonafide Bike and Roll-ers, stop by the Freedom Plaza pit stop between 7am-9am for a free safety check from our oh-so-skilled fleet manager!

Don’t have your own bike? No worries, we can help you out! Rent an overnight Trek Comfort Hybrid from our Downtown DC or Union Station locations and get a $5 off discount with code “BTWD“!

We sure look forward to seeing a lot more two-wheeled friends out and about this Friday… ride on!

What’s cooler than cool? DC Cool.

Washington’s new creative ad campaign, run by Destination DC, aims to capture the essence of our capital’s innate energy by highlighting local hot spots and off-the-beaten path must-see’s to potential visitors.

Running for all of 2014, this campaign was inspired in large part by the new “American Cool“exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. This exhibit examines the very nature of what it means to be “cool,” using several legendary celebrity figures’ portraits to illustrate the point— think Miles Davis, Elvis Presley, Billie Holiday, Jay-Z, Kurt Cobain, etc. Pretty, well, cool… right?

Keeping in line with this concept, we’ll be offering our interpretation of DC (and American) “Cool” in the form of awesomely retro chic bikes available for rent at our new Downtown DC location.

Our DC Cool bike is the epitome of cycling in style; these babies come equipped with supple leather seats, hammered aluminum fenders, and front baskets as an homage to the golden age of cycling. They’ll even be named after 12 of the celebrities from the “American Cool” exhibit, so don’t be surprised when you spot Jimi Hendrix riding around the Lincoln Memorial!

And to make things even cooler yet, we’ll also be including a This Bar Saves Lives snack bar (the company we raved about here) and a bottle of water with every full day rental. These beautiful bikes will go for $11/hr and are available on a walk-up first come, first served basis.

::Snaps fingers and scats for extra cool-ness::