The absolute authority on biking in DC is the Washington Area
Bicyclist Association. They publish the Greater Washington
Area Bicycle Atlas, which is filled with maps and relevant
information.
818
Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite300 (202) 872-9830
The following locations
have bicycles available for rent.
Big Wheel Bikes
1034 33rd Street NW - in Georgetown near C&O Canal
(202) 337-0254
315 7th Street SE - Capitol Hill region (202)
543-1600
Big Wheel Bikes also rents rollerblades
City Bikes
2501 Champlain Street NW - Rock Creek bike path (202)
265-1564
Fletcher's Boat
House
4740 Canal Road (202) 244-0461
See Boating and Sailing section for more information.
Metropolis
Bicycles
709 8th street SE (202) 543-8900
Metropolis also rents rollerblades
Thompson's Boat
Center
Rock Creek Pkwy. and Virginia Ave. NW (202) 333-9543
See Boating and Sailing section for more information.