September is full of rides and bike events in the DC area - many of which the BWB leaders are participating in - so we are not scheduling a September monthly ride. Instead, hit the trails, link up with other members, and check out these local rides and events:

-- Try a new trail! Some of our favorite local trails include the Mount Vernon Trail, Anacostia Trail System, Indian Head Rail Trail, Paint Branch, Northeast and Northwest Branch Trails, and Hains Point.

-- 9/18: Fix-a-Flat Workshop presented by WABA's Women & Bicycles program with Phoenix Bicycles. https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenandBicycles/.

-- 9/21: 50 States and 13 Colonies Ride organized by WABA (both are sold out, but a number of BWB members are signed up). http://www.waba.org/events/50states.php 
Want to participate as a volunteer? Click here for more information.

-- 9/21: 3rd Annual Natasha Pettigrew Memorial Ride, 7am. The ride leaves from PG County Community College (Largo). Email natashaforsenate@gmail.com for details.

-- 9/28: Crystal City Diamond Derby in Arlington. This is a unique race, bike party, fashion, food, and fun event for riders of all levels. http://www.diamond-derby.com/

-- 9/29: Tour du Port in Baltimore organized by Bike Maryland. http://bikemd.org/page.php?id=156

AND save the date for our "How to Ride Your Bike through Winter and Night" clinic Saturday, October 3. More details to come.