October is the perfect time for cycling around D.C. - summer's heat has cooled but winter's chill has yet to arrive, and key sections of the Metropolitan Branch Trail are nearing completion! To introduce interested residents to commuting by bicycle along the Metropolitan Branch Trail, RTC will be hosting Don't Sweat It! Morning Commute Convoys on Mondays in October - and you're invited!

We'll show you how easy it can be to commute by bike to work downtown, and you'll get to see the Metropolitan Branch Trail as a crucial section is completed between Franklin Street and New York Avenue, creating a safe connection between Brookland, Edgewood, Eckington, NoMa and downtown! With pick-up points near the Takoma and Brookland-CUA Metro stations, our convoy will arrive at Big Bear Coffee at 8:30 AM, located at 1st and R Streets NW. From there, we will split into groups heading for our final destinations.

For all the details and a route map, take a look at the latest Metropolitan Branch Trail update. Be sure to sign up, too - registration is required!