WABA, along with DDOT and the City of Alexandria, will be giving away free bike light sets (front and rear). Why? From the press release:
While only three percent of bike rides happen at night, over half of all cyclists killed are hit while riding at night without lights.
And night time is starting to coincide with commuting time. If you read this and ride, I hope you already have your own light set. But if you don’t – or you know someone who doesn’t – make the time to swing by one of the two giveaway locations in the next week. It’s first come, first serve, until the supplies run out.
DC Location Details
Giveaways will take place on Thursday, October 23rd and Tuesday, October 28th from 4:30pm until supplies run out at the Suntrust Plaza at the corner of 18th St. and Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, DC and at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church near the intersection of 16th St. and Park Rd. NW (3211 Pine St NW.), Washington, DC.
Alexandria Location Details
Giveaway will take place on Thursday, October 30 from 5 to 6:30 pm, or while supplies last. The giveaway will take place on Commonwealth Avenue near Four Mile Run at Cora Kelly Elementary School, 3600 Commonwealth Ave. The Alexandria event is sponsored by WABA, City of Alexandria, Wheel Nuts Bike Shop and BikeWalk Alexandria. Wheel Nuts Bike Shop will provide mechanical support.
Mike@Blueweeds
Thanks for the reminder. I have been driving to work rather than riding because I have not made it to the bike light store. I need to get it done before I fall out of the habit of riding.