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Crystal City Starts Cycling Revolution

Crystal City Starts Cycling Revolution
New Bike Concept to Launch in Crystal City this Spring

Crystal City (Arlington, VA) – The Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Revolution Cycles and Vornado/Charles E. Smith (VNO), has developed a new cycling concept that will launch in Crystal City this spring. Designed to nurture “Bike Culture” in Crystal City, this project makes great use of Crystal City’s cycling assets, including bike lanes and easy bike trail access. Revolution Cycles City Hub will have 100 bikes available for residents, businesses and guests to use for touring the area and riding for fitness on the local trails.

“Cycling is a focus for Crystal City because it hits three of our top programs – ACTIVE, ACCESSIBLE, and GREEN,” said Angela Fox, Crystal City BID President and CEO. “Bringing in a brand like Revolution Cycles to help design and manage the program while making creative use of a new Vornado retail space in Crystal City is exactly the kind of effective partnership we aim to broker.”

Housed in VNO’s newest residential building, 220 Twentieth Street, this program makes lunchtime trail rides easy while filling a void for cycling accessories and repairs.

“This unique partnership provides us with the opportunity to blend our retail and bike share program experience to further our goal of promoting cycling and its many benefits to more of the community,” said Revolution Cycles Founder and President Mike Hamannwright. “Crystal City is an ideal location to launch our new “Commuter Hub” concept: a retail shop focused on bike sharing, rentals, accessories and repairs.”

To ensure that people can experience the Crystal City cycling assets, the Crystal City BID hosts an average of four bicycle-related events throughout the year, including the recent Bike DC and the now famous U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic. The Crystal City BID also works to maximize its access to great trails via the connector at the Crystal City WaterPark and south to Four Mile Run. Cycling is green, healthy, and fun!

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The Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) is a public-private partnership established in April 2006 to promote the vibrant Crystal City business, retail, restaurant and residential community. The BID is committed to showcasing the area as a world-class destination for visitors, employees and residents. Crystal City is ACTIVE, ARTFUL, ACCESSIBLE, and GREEN. For more information, visit www.crystalcity.org.