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Let DC Bike Ride be the start of an unforgettable DC getaway! Check back often for exclusive travel partners and local insider tips to SAVE BIG and streamline your planning.
Ride the Rails with Amtrak
Travel aboard Amtrak to Washington Union Station, the gateway to the heart of DC. As our official transportation partner, you can even score exclusive savings on your trip!
Get info on riding Amtrak with your bike here. Or, pack light and take advantage of our convenient Rent & Ride Pass and a bike will be waiting for you by the start line!
Stay with our Official Hotel Partner
Le Méridien Washington, D.C. is a great option for riders, offering everything you need – the convenience of being a short distance from the Start Line and the comfort of incredible rooms and amenities. Reserve your room at a discounted rate right now through the booking page now and enjoy a special rate offered to our riders.
The Hotel offers valet parking with 24-hour access to the vehicle as well as bike parking available in the garage. Or you can upgrade to a Rent & Ride Pass, and we will have bike and helmet rentals ready for you on the Ride day.
Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison
1177 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Grab a Bite to Eat
Nearby Options
Quick Bites
Arepa Zone | 0.2 miles | 5-minute walk
Shake Shack 14th | 0.3 miles | 6-minute walk
Casual Dining
Mazi DC – New American Cuisine | 0.3 miles | 6-minute walk
Via Sophia | 0.3 miles | 6-minute walk
JINYA Ramen Bar – Logan Circle | 0.3 miles | 6-minute walk
Upscale
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab | 0.4 miles | 9-minute walk
Ride Morning
Be sure to start Ride Day off right and fuel up with a beverage and quick bite to eat beforehand! Here are a few spots open bright and early by our Start Line to get you to our ride on time!
Open early
Panera Bread | opens at 6am
Lincoln’s Waffle Shop | opens at 6am
McDonald’s | opens at 5am
Corner Bakery | opens at 6am
Parking on Ride Day
The Start Line is located at Constitution Ave NW & 12th St NW and the Finish Line is located at Pennsylvania Ave NW & 6th St NW. Each of these areas are just a half-mile apart, so you can choose to park closer to either, or between them.
Explore our parking recommendation map to choose from any one of the parking options available in these areas.
Reserve Parking With SPothero
Save up to 50% on Parking!
You can also book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero. Our parking reservation partner offers an easy-to-book process via SpotHero app, with ample parking spaces and garages around the Start and Finish Line areas.
