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- I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!!Rockville Civic Center, Rockville, MD
It's August so come along and ride to get some ice cream!!
This ride is approximately 8 miles and has a few moderate hills on trails and roads. Please make sure your bike and YOU are in good working condition.
Beginning at the Glenview Mansion parking lot, we will pass the historic Rockville Cemetery and head down Baltimore Road to the shady Rock Creek Trail where we will continue and cross the green bridge over Viers Mill Road. We will then take the "secret" Twinbrook Connector Trail that goes through woods and comes out to civilization near the Trek bike shop continuing on neighborhood streets to get to the ice cream destination... Dairy Queen!!!
After eating our ice cream we will head on a trail and neighborhood streets to finish the ride. This is our route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/129403582?privacy_code=5nLJyOo3ETafdvLhKTQfHiQ8dRsGUp2x
The biggest hill is the one back to our start point at the Civic Center Park. Please be sure to bring a front and rear light on your bike as it may be dark when we return.
We hope you will join us on this adventure.
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. - Monthly Meetings: in person this monthLocation to be announced to RSVPs only, Rockville, MD
The Rockville Bike Advisory Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm.
This month we would like to meet in-person for a potluck!
We'll cover our usual agenda and take some time to connect over good food. Whether it’s your signature dish or a store-bought favorite, we’d love for everyone to contribute something to the table.
Please RSVP and let us know what you’ll be sharing. Let us know what you’re bringing (so we don’t end up with 12 bags of chips 😄).
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/100ioVdKOieEljX5KS2B81fQBtKw-LPcOT85tM52Tz9Y/edit?usp=sharingLooking forward to seeing everyone in-person and enjoying some food and drinks together!
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Are you a bike enthusiast?
Are you interested in the bikeways in Rockville?
Would you like to see more trails or bike lanes?
Would you like to make a difference on how the bikeways are maintained?Then join RBAC!
Since its creation, our volunteer committee has held regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year, carried out its mandated tasks, and has become an important and valuable resource to the City on bicycling issues. The active participation of the RBAC is vital to Rockville's continued success in implementing the Bikeway Master Plan Update and in improving conditions for bicycling in the City.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D67FY8yFuU8&list=UUcfUJA6KhJVfIXr54S9us3Q
In 2019, the Rockville Mayor and City Council adopted a complete streets policy (to provide facilities that serve all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and motorists) and in 2018 they adopted a Vision Zero resolution (to reduce traffic-related deaths to zero by 2030). RBAC members are working with the City to help with these goals and serve as liaisons to interested residents.
RBAC's Mission (http://www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=327):
The committee's mandate for action includes the following tasks:•Assist in the development of the City's bicycle and pedestrian specific policies, as well as other policies that affect the conditions for bicycling in the City;
•Oversee the implementation of the City’s Bikeway Master Plan Update and report progress toward completion to the Mayor and City Council;
•Review current and proposed CIP projects to ensure bicycle needs are incorporated into design and construction when appropriate; and
•Deliver updates on the needs and desires of bicyclists in the community, with recommendations for action to the Mayor and City Council.
Join us to share your thoughts and feedback.
- Scenic Ride to Lake Needwood. We'll 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.
