Community Corner
Twinbrook’s Bike to Work Day draws cyclists despite rain
About 20 die-hard cyclists pedaled through Twinbrook on Friday as part of the community’s second annual Bike to Work Day, braving torrential rain to demonstrate how cycling can be a healthy, fun way to get to work. The more than 120 cyclists who had registered for the Twinbrook event are encouraged to give bicycling to work another try in better weather on this Friday, May 23.
“We are thrilled to see such enthusiasm for the power of commuting by bicycle, even in less than perfect weather conditions,” said Ashley Lambdin, director of the Twinbrook Partnership, a private neighborhood and business alliance that promotes Rockville’s Twinbrook community. “Twinbrook is so well-located with transit and good roads that we believe bicycling is a natural fit for our community.”
Regionally Bike to Work Day 2014 attracted participants to almost 80 pit stops throughout the Washington Metro area, including the location on Fishers Lane in Twinbrook. Sponsored by the Twinbrook Partnership, the pit stop offered participants access to several bicycle repair stations. Professionals from Revolution Cycles Rockville were on hand to pump tires, lubricate bike chains, perform minor shifting and brake adjustments, repair flat tires and evaluate the overall condition of participants’ bicycles.
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Revolution Cycles Rockville will move to Twinbrook in summer 2015, where it will occupy 8,000 square feet of space at The Terano, a mixed-use development offering 206 apartments and 33,000 square feet of street-level retail on the east side of Twinbrook Metro Station.
Twinbrook’s Bike to Work Day pit stop reflects a commitment by the Twinbrook Partnership to making the district, which includes premiere area employers such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health, more pedestrian- and bike-friendly.
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The Partnership continues to forge a new identity for Twinbrook, a community at the heart of Montgomery County that enjoys the urban benefits of Metro and a growing employment center alongside a stretch of Rock Creek Park and its natural environment. This May, the Twinbrook Partnership celebrated the return of its seasonal farmers market, held Tuesdays through November from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the common area at 5635 Fishers Lane.
About the Twinbrook Partnership
The Twinbrook Partnership is a private neighborhood and business alliance that promotes the growing Twinbrook community in Rockville. Branded “Urban by Nature” for its proximity to Rock Creek Park and Rockville Pike, the Partnership collaborates with the community on environmental programs, the arts, biking initiatives, a farmers market, charitable efforts and more. Members include The JBG Companies, Cambridge Walk II Home Owners Association, James G. Davis Construction and The United States Pharmacopeia. To learn more, visit www.TwinbrookUrbanByNature.com.
About Revolution Cycles Rockville
Revolution Cycles operates unique bike shops throughout the Washington Metro area that focus on customer service and satisfaction, serving all cyclists from casual beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Revolution Cycles Rockville opened its doors in the summer of 2004. This location is known for hosting awesome special events, and the staff organizes weekly rides for cyclists of all ability levels. Rockville is the place to go for seasoned veterans and first-time riders alike. To learn more, visit www.RevolutionCycles.com.
