Commuting OptionsBicycle & Pedestrian Information Bicyclists in Loudoun County are fortunate to have trails such as the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) trail and smaller recreational trail systems, including those in Cascades, Countryside and Ashburn. The county encourages the use of bicycle lockers at park-and-ride lots, such as those at the Dulles North Transit Center. Also, Loudoun Transit buses are equipped with bicycle racks. Every year, usually in May, the Office of Transportation Services sponsors Bike to Work Day in cooperation with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. The event promotes bicycling as a clean, healthy commute. Many local businesses participate by sponsoring morning "pit stops," where bicyclists can enjoy food, fun and prizes. The pit stops in Loudoun are along the W&OD Trail, in Sterling, just east of Route 28 near Orbital, and in Leesburg at Raflo Park on Harrison Street. The 2009 Bike to Work Day event is set for Friday, May 15. Details are online: Loudoun County also has many pedestrian trails located in parks throughout the county. More information is available online. More information about bicycling in the region is also available online: |