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- Scenic Ride to Lake Needwood to see the bear!603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD
This 9-mile ride will begin from Rockville Civic Center Park in the parking lot next to Glenview Mansion. We will take Rock Creek Trail to the sparkling Lake Needwood. There will be a few mild to moderate hills along the way.
The route: After leaving Civic Center Park, we'll follow the new and improved bike path along Baltimore Road, ending up at the intersection with the Rock Creek Trail. We'll then follow this creekside wooded path north to Lake Needwood. After taking a group photo at the lake, we'll return following the trail south, exiting at Linthicum Street. Quiet neighborhood streets will then take us back to the Civic Center.
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 Get Counted: In Search of Bike Counters Around RockvilleTrek Bicycle Rockville, Rockville, MD
Come join us for a scenic bike ride through the city, where we’ll pass by newly-installed bike counters in various neighborhoods! These counters track the number of people on bikes, offering a fun way to explore the city while learning more about the expanding cycling community.
This ride will about a 14-mile loop that starts and ends at the Rockville Trek shop. They have bathrooms and street parking nearby. It’s the perfect chance to discover new spots, meet fellow cycling enthusiasts, and see firsthand how bike infrastructure is evolving in our community.
Don’t miss this exciting and informative ride! We look forward to seeing you there!
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. - Showcasing City Parks and Public ArtRockville Civic Center, Rockville, MD
This 8-mile loop ride is entirely paved and includes a few mild hills. We will regroup at various spots along the route to ensure no one is dropped. The ride will likely finish after sunset, so please bring your bike lights if you have them.
The ride out of Civic Center Park will begin by appreciating the grounds, mansion, and the surroundings. We will then ride to see an unusual piece: a scale model snow plow atop a soaring steel arc. From there, we'll go to the historic Lincoln Park neighborhood, including Pint Isreal Park and the Flow of Life and Blossom artworks around Mary Trumbo Park.
After crossing Rockville Pike, our next stop will be the 9/11 memorial in Courthouse Square Park and then, we'll pause in little-known Veterans Park, which includes ceremonial gates featuring stylized metal sculptures of U.S. service members.
Our route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3083921881418756208READ 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. - Trek thru Twinbrook to Trek603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD
This will be our last Tuesday night ride for the season! So we will take a nice and easy 7-mile route into neighborhood streets to one of our local bike shops, Trek, at the Twinbrook Metro. We may be surprised with some treats there!
After a visit to the Trek shop, we will take the Twinbrook Connector Trail to the Rock Creek Trail and back into the Twinbrook neighborhood before heading to our start to the Civic Center Park.
Here is roughly the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43926358READ 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.
