We’re packing up and heading out of town—this October 11-14, eleven WABA supporters will be riding the entire length of the C&O Canal Towpath to raise awareness about WABA’s work.
In the weeks before the ride, Pamela, Randall, Sarah, Stephanie, Rocio, Bradly, Tom, Peter, Bryan, Henning, and Jamie will each fundraise $1000 support WABA’s advocacy, education, and outreach for better bicycling in our region.
Click a rider’s photo to see their personal fundraising page and learn more about the experiences that turned them into bicyclists and advocates—and fundraisers.
Visit the WABA in the Wild page to learn more about this adventure! Interested in coming along for the ride next year? Email events@test.waba.org.
Stephanie Kaufman
“Biking gives me the freedom to go where I want without contributing to traffic or air pollution. It’s my small way of doing my bit to address climate change…”
Tom McCann
“In recent years riding in DC has improved significantly thanks in part to the Washington Area Bicycling Association (WABA). Today, riding in Washington is safer, more accessible, and more fun for me and Madeleine who is learning to ride her own bike….”
Sarah Phillips
“WABA’s activities and advocacy in the region, from city cycling classes and info on what to do after a crash to great events like Bike to Work day and the fall Cider Ride, remind me every day that there’s a great cycling community out there!”
Rocio Paul
“I don’t want anyone to be afraid of riding a bike next to cars or running into dangerous road conditions. Let’s not wait for accidents to happen to take action…”
Randall Meyers
“WABA In The Wild combines two of my core values: working with great people to do great things and enjoying our planet through biking…”
Peter Mathers
“This October 11-14 I’ll be bicycling from Cumberland, MD to Georgetown to raise awareness for WABA’s 40 year history of successful advocacy in the D.C. region…”
Henning Schulzrinne
“The DC area is blessed with a good biking infrastructure compared to many other metro areas and an active biking community, but this doesn’t happen by accident – it requires long-term advocacy with local authorities, outreach and education…”
Bradly Winans
“Bicycling can change lives in big and small ways. On a personal level, it’s an inexpensive, active and enjoyable form of transportation for me everyday on my way to and from work. I feel healthy and happy every time I sit in my saddle knowing I’m benefiting my body as well as the environment!”
Jamie Buss
“Join me on a bicycling and fundraising journey as I bike 184.5 miles on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath — and raise money for the Washington Area Bicyclist Association along the way!”
Pamela Sutherland
“I believe in the cause of better bicycling. That’s why I’m going on WABA in the Wild. Will you support me and WABA by donating to my campaign and helping me raise $1000 by October 11, 2019?”
Bryan McCann
“I believe in the cause of better bicycling. That’s why I’m going on WABA in the Wild. Will you support me and WABA by donating to my campaign and helping me raise $1000 by October 11, 2019?”