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Downtown Bethesda Bike to Work Day 2016 The 2016 Downtown Bethesda Pit Stop was a beautiful bright spot in the midst of one of the rainiest seasons in history. Nearly 500 cyclists checked into the event, and we had amazing event partners and prize donations! Click here to see photos of the event!
T-Shirts
We still have t-shirts, and there's one here for you if you came to the pit-stop but didn't get one.
Sizes available are Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large, while supplies last. Come on in and ask Allison in the front office for your preferred size.
Location: Offices of Bethesda Transportation Solutions, a division of the Bethesda Urban Partnership
7700 Old Georgetown Road, Lobby Level
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 656-0868
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
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Thank You To Our State and Local Dignitaries
We were pleased to have Maryland State Delegate Ariana Kelly emcee the program for us. This year's program included Proclamations from the State Comptroller, Montgomery County, the State of Maryland, as well as from the Montgomery County Council. The complete list of speakers included:
- MD State Delegate Ariana Kelly
- Comptroller Peter Franchot (Pictured, above)
- MD State Delegate Marc Korman
- Council Member Roger Berliner
- Al Roshdieh, Director, Montgomery County Department of Transportation
- Catherine Provost, Constituent Services, Congressman Chris Van Hollen
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Thank You To Our Sponsors and Event Partners
This event could never be so successful without the support and involvement of our local business community. Businesses like Griffin Cycle (pictured providing a free bike check at the event) make Bike To Work Day in Downtown Bethesda one of the best in the region year after year. Special thanks to the following sponsors and partners: All Fired Up, American Diabetes Association, Bethesda Bagels, Bethesda Court Hotel, Bethesda Green, Bethesda Sport & Health, Bradley Food and Beverage, Carr Workplaces, City Bikes, Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail, Core Power Yoga, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Cycle for Life, DrinkMore Water, FitCrush, Griffin Cycle, Honest Tea, Lebanese Taverna, Maryland-National Capital Park and Plannng Commission, Montgomery County Police, Nando's Peri-Peri, The North Face, Orthology, Potomac Pedalers, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Silver, Smoothie King, Spring Mill Bread Co., Unity Woods Yoga, Whole Foods, Woodmont Grill
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| Bike to Work Day Grand Prize Winner: Jacquelyn Deane
Jacquelyn "Lindy" Deane won the grand prize drawing for the bike from Griffin Cycle! Deane says that winning the bike is the "Best prize of my life!" You deserve it, Lindy! Congratulations!
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| Arlington Road Repaving Project Starting in June 2016, Montgomery County will begin repaving Arlington Road between Bradley Boulevard and Old Georgetown Road. During this time, the road will remain open, however lanes may be closed to accommodate the project, which is expected to take five weeks to complete. Click here for more information.
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| Parking Rate Increase
Starting July 1, 2016, the parking rate in the following Downtown Bethesda garages will increase to $1.00 per hour: Cordell-St. Elmo (Garage 40), Metropolitan (Garage 49) and Bethesda-Elm (Garage 57). Click here for more information.
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