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Join Rails to Trails Conservancy, Streets Calling, Varlo, Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) and other partners from the DMV at REI’s D.C. Flagship Store on Celebrate Trails Day, Saturday, April 27, for fun activities and opportunities to learn more about what’s happening to connect the D.C. region by trails. People can choose to join an 8-mile family friendly bike ride on the Met Branch Trail and hang out at the REI flagship to connect with people working across the region to make it safer and easier for everyone to walk, bike and be active outside.The Met Branch Trail is part the D.C. region's developing Capital Trails network, which is connecting over 990 miles of trails in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Where: REI Co-op D.C. Flagship Store, 201 M St NE
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· 10 a.m. Celebrate Trails Day Festivities Kick Off
· 11 a.m. Met Branch Trail Ride Ride Kick Off with Streets Calling*
· 12:30 p.m. Riders return to D.C. Flagship for post-ride celebrations, and partner giveaways and raffles
· 1 p.m. Fix a Flat Demo with the REI team
· 2 p.m. Festivities Conclude
* People interested in taking part in the bike ride should arrive by 10:30 to complete ride registration and waivers.
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the nation’s largest trails organization, with a grassroots community more than 1 million strong. RTC works to build a nation connected by trails, reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors. The organization heads up planning for Celebrate Trails Day nationwide on the 4th Saturday in April each year to showcase the joy and impact that trails bring to everyone, everywhere.
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Streets Calling Bike Club is a black owned cycling club, focused on social activism, entrepreneurship and social engagement. We are dedicated to increasing health and wellness, while using our network to support minority owned businesses in the Washington, DC area.
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Varlo is a cycling and multisport apparel brand that champions inclusivity by crafting performance products for outdoor enthusiasts of all sizes, genders, religions, and abilities. Varlo is thrilled to debut its 2024 cycling apparel line at REI Co-op, now available at www.rei.com and in select locations including REI’s D.C. Flagship, Bailey’s Crossroads, and Fairfax stores.
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Started by Rails to Trails Conservancy, Celebrate Trails Day is an annual springtime celebration of America’s trails that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every April. To learn more + to enter to win great prizes courtesy of the 2024 Celebrate Trails Day sponsors and supporters, please visit: RailsToTrails.org/CelebrateTrails.
[Please note: When you attend a Celebrate Trails Day event co-hosted by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, you waive any and all claims and causes of action against Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, affiliated partner organizations, event producers and presenters, and their insurers, for liability, including for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death in connection with your attendance of the event. Most Celebrate Trails Day Events are not hosted by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, but if and when you participate in one that is, you assume all risks.]
?: People inline skating along the Met Branch Trail in Washington, D.C., courtesy of India Kea
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
REI Washington DC Flagship, 203 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002-3816, United States,Washington D.C.