Bike to the BBQ Battle: Ride, Taste, and Celebrate!

Gear up and pedal your way to the ultimate summer celebration! Join forces with Streets Calling Bike Club, DC Bike Ride, and WABA for a joyful journey (roughly 10 miles) through the heart of the city, culminating in a mouthwatering extravaganza at the 32nd annual Giant BBQ Battle on Pennsylvania Avenue. Work up your appetite and get ready to savor the flavor and soak in the sounds at this epic food and music festival– you won’t believe what’s included!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Entry to the BBQ Battle: Skip the line and dive straight into the festivities downtown—a $20 value, included when you ride with us!
• Incredible Swag: Score exclusive Bike to the BBQ Battle gear, including a special edition t-shirt and a DC Bike Ride tote bag bursting with goodies from our BBQ Battle vendors and sponsors.
• Refreshments: Take a pit-stop at the WABA office along the route to refuel and cool off before hitting the event.
• Bike Valet: Rest easy knowing your wheels are secure with free bike parking provided by Bike Valet DMV at the festival site.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic experience—reserve your ticket today for a celebration of bikes, flavor, and community! Proceeds support Bike Camp- a free, weeklong summer bike camp for students in grades 3-8 in which campers will learn how to explore DC by bike and how to navigate safely in an urban environment.

The Bike to the BBQ Battle event is not just a fun ride to a summer cookout, it's a celebration of everything that makes summer great-- outdoor activities, delicious food, and vibrant music. As you pedal through the city streets, you will enjoy a scenic route to the festival all the while embodying the spirit of adventure that defines summertime. Just like at Bike Camp, where kids learn to be confident riders, this event encourages a love for biking and outdoor exploration.

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By participating in the Bike to the BBQ ride, you're not only joining in on a fun and exciting event but also helping to provide opportunities for kids to experience the joy of biking and the outdoors through Bike Camp. Your registration fee contributes directly to making this experience possible for young riders, allowing them to build confidence, learn new skills, and create lasting memories.

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About our Partners:

Giant BBQ Battle:
Prepare your taste buds for a flavor explosion at this legendary food and music festival! Teams will battle it out to create the tastiest barbecue dishes, and you’ll be right in the midst of the action, sampling mouthwatering delights from vendors and sponsors. With live music acts and entertainment, the Giant BBQ Battle promises an unforgettable feast for all the senses.

Streets Calling Bike Club:
Join a community-driven cycling club dedicated to social activism, entrepreneurship, and supporting minority-owned businesses in the DC area.

DC Bike Ride: Experience the city like never before with DC’s largest celebration of bicycling on closed streets, now in its 8th year of bringing joy to two-wheeled enthusiasts.